In the 80s and 90s, he enjoyed popular success singing his own songs, many of which climbed quickly to the top of the French charts of the era. In the 1990s, he sung several titles with Félix Gray.
He was made Chevalier (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur in 2009.
Anarchiste
Didier Barbelivien Lyrics
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Ni vos doigts sur mon nom
Ni mon nom sur vos listes
Ni ma voix sur le ton
De vos chansons d'artiste
Ni les murs des prisons
Une révolution triste
Le délit d'opinion
Anarchiste
Qui entend les violons d'un accordéoniste
Qui joue bombe à neutrons
Sur fusées pacifistes
Qui regarde au balcon
L'ouvrier royaliste
Qui rime toujours en con
Tout ce qui rime en iste
Anarchiste
Ni Brassens ni Dylan
Ni Bouddha ni le Christ
Un clodo formidable
Un voyou féministe
Un poseur de bonbons
Chez les autonomistes
Un prince de whisky
Un bourbon fantaisiste
Anarchiste
Qui entend les violons d'un accordéoniste
Qui joue bombe à neutrons
Sur fusées pacifistes
Qui regarde au balcon
L'ouvrier royaliste
Qui rime toujours en con
Tout ce qui rime en iste
Anarchiste
La retraite à vingt ans
Pour les cruciverbistes
Lady Di au dodo
Entre deux journalistes
Les congas au Congo
Et la droite aux gauchistes
La Corse à Waterloo
La Bretagne aux cyclistes
Anarchiste
Qui entend les violons d'un accordéoniste
Qui joue bombe à neutrons
Sur fusées pacifistes
Qui regarde au balcon
L'ouvrier royaliste
Qui rime toujours en con
Tout ce qui rime en iste
The song Anarchiste by Didier Barbelivien is a commentary on the idea of anarchy and the many different individuals who can identify with the label of an anarchist. The lyrics reject the notion that being an anarchist means conforming to a set of rules or beliefs, and instead suggest that anyone can adopt this identity regardless of their background, beliefs, or actions.
The first verse maintains the theme of individuality, with Barbelivien rejecting the idea of being listed or categorized by others. He also notes that even though the idea of revolution can be exciting, the reality of it can be tragic and lead to the criminalization of free speech.
The second verse describes the diversity of those who can identify as anarchists, including an accordion player who also produces nuclear bombs, a royalist worker, and someone who connects everything to the suffix "-iste." The third verse offers even more diversity, including a homeless feminist, a candy seller among autonomists, and a prince who enjoys whiskey.
Throughout the song, Barbelivien highlights the idea that anarchy isn't about conforming to a certain set of beliefs or actions, but rather is a personal identity that can be adopted by anyone who feels disconnected from the mainstream.
Line by Line Meaning
Ni vos doigts sur mon nom
I refuse to be controlled by anyone else's agenda
Ni mon nom sur vos listes
I won't be a part of any system that seeks to categorize me
Ni ma voix sur le ton
I won't be silenced or manipulated by those in power
De vos chansons d'artiste
I won't be a pawn in the entertainment industry
Ni les murs des prisons
I refuse to be locked up by an oppressive government
Une révolution triste
I reject any movement that brings suffering and sadness
Le délit d'opinion
I refuse to be punished for expressing my beliefs
Le délire ça existe
I acknowledge that extreme viewpoints exist, but I won't be swayed by them
Qui entend les violons d'un accordéoniste
I hear the beauty in unexpected places
Qui joue bombe à neutrons
I refuse to participate in acts of violence
Sur fusées pacifistes
I believe in the power of peace and diplomacy
Qui regarde au balcon
I observe the world around me
L'ouvrier royaliste
I acknowledge the diversity of political beliefs among the working class
Qui rime toujours en con
I use humor as a way to cope with difficult situations
Tout ce qui rime en iste
I reject the labels that others put on me based on my beliefs
Ni Brassens ni Dylan
I won't be put into the same category as any other artist
Ni Bouddha ni le Christ
I seek my own path outside of established religions
Un clodo formidable
I see potential in those often overlooked by society
Un voyou féministe
I understand the intersectionality of social justice issues
Un poseur de bonbons
I reject consumerism and materialism
Chez les autonomistes
I find community among those who reject traditional power structures
Un prince de whisky
I reject the idea that wealth and power go hand in hand
Un bourbon fantaisiste
I find beauty in small pleasures
La retraite à vingt ans
I reject the idea that I should live my life according to someone else's timeline
Pour les cruciverbistes
I understand the value of intellectual pursuits
Lady Di au dodo
I reject the celebrity worship that dominates society
Entre deux journalistes
I reject the idea that media should control what we see and hear
Les congas au Congo
I seek beauty in diverse cultural traditions
Et la droite aux gauchistes
I acknowledge the complexity of politics and refuse to be put into a box
La Corse à Waterloo
I acknowledge the suffering and oppression experienced by various groups of people throughout history
La Bretagne aux cyclistes
I seek to live in harmony with the natural world
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nielad
Paroles sublimes et très justes, merci Didier 🖤
jean claude wauthy
très bonne chanson - excellent chanteur - compositeur
Sophie vu Micheau
J'aime beaucoup cette chanson et la musique tout simplement magnifique👍🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺