L'art est dans la rue
Diabologum Lyrics

The lyrics of Diabologum’s “L’art est dans la rue” convey a message of social and political unrest, calling for the embracement of artistic revolution and breaking with the norms and conventions in the society. The repetition of the phrase “L’art est dans la rue” (Art is in the street) throughout the song emphasizes the need for art to be accessible to everyone, rather than being confined to museums and galleries. The line “Dans la cohue le tohu-bohu” (In the crowd, the hubbub) suggests a discordant and chaotic environment, possibly alluding to the tumultuous societal conditions that give rise to revolutionary ideas.

The verses in the song describe the contrast between the singer’s comfortable position of being in bed compared to the street where art is being created and contributed to. However, they express a sense of admiration and joy for the movement, describing it as something that makes them happy and motivates them to act “De temps en temps” (From time to time). Conversely, the singer acknowledges that they missed an opportunity to experience art when it arrived in their street, expressing a sense of regret for not being able to witness it firsthand.

The refrain “Tout est permis” (Everything is allowed) emphasizes the idea of breaking with norms and traditions to make way for artistic and societal revolution. These lyrics are a call to action for people to embrace change, break free from traditional constraints, and support the movement for art to be accessible to everyone.