His songs are funny and sarcastic. He's a committed artist who rejects freely any form of good taste and political correctness. In his songs he makes fun of poor people, catholicism, poodles and small children who make crappy toys and don't go to school. The great simplicity of orchestration and voice are 100% deliberate.
His style is close to Fatals Picards. This type of songs is a reaction to the French rock scene with its intellectualist lyrics, often dark and depressive.
Y'En A Des Biens
Didier Super Lyrics
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Les romanos, comme les artistes et les putes,
Les handicapés, c'est comme les lèpreux et les noirs,
Les clochards, c'est comme les pédés et certains jeunes,
Y'en a des biens, y'en a des biens,
Y'en a des biens, y'en a des biens biens biens,
Les vieilles catholiques, c'est comme celles qui avortent,
Celles qui auraient dû le faire, c'est comme la mère Bush,
Le pape et ses copains, c'est comme certaines marques de capotes,
Y'en a des biens, allez, y'en a des biens, on chante !
Y'en a des biens, y'en a des biens biens biens
Les homosexuels refoulés, c'est comme les militaires,
Les alcooliques et les dépressifs, comme les policiers,
Les gros chefs d'entreprise, c'est comme les mecs qui vont aux putes,
Les gais curés intégristes, c'est comme les pédophiles,
Y'en a des biens, y'en a des biens, allez,
Y'en a des biens, y'en a des biens biens biens,
Mais quand même, des fois, y'en a y font chier...
The lyrics to Didier Super's song "Y'en a des biens" are satirical and provocative, taking aim at various social groups and stereotypes. Super compares different marginalized communities with other groups that are often seen as more accepted by mainstream society. He suggests that these stigmatized communities are just as "good" as the more accepted groups.
The first verse focuses on comparing Arab people, Romani people, people with disabilities, and homeless people with groups such as lesbians, drug addicts, artists, and prostitutes. Super seems to be saying that all of these groups are unfairly judged by society, and that they all have worthwhile qualities and deserve respect.
The second verse is even more confrontational, comparing psychiatrists to Santa Claus, old Catholic women to women who have had abortions, and the pope and his associates to certain brands of condoms. He also makes the provocative statement that people who should have been aborted are like former US First Lady Barbara Bush. The chorus of the song repeats the refrain that "there are good ones" in all of these groups, but also acknowledges that sometimes people in these groups can be annoying or problematic.
Overall, the lyrics to "Y'en a des biens" are challenging and thought-provoking, and they force the listener to question their own attitudes towards different communities and people who are often marginalized in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Les Arabes, c'est comme les lesbiennes et les drogués,
The Arab people are being stereotyped and compared to other marginalized groups like lesbians and drug addicts.
Les romanos, comme les artistes et les putes,
Similarly, the Romani people are being stereotyped and compared to other groups of people who are judged and misunderstood like artists and prostitutes.
Les handicapés, c'est comme les lèpreux et les noirs,
People with disabilities are being discriminated against and treated similarly to how people with leprosy and black people were treated in the past.
Les clochards, c'est comme les pédés et certains jeunes,
Homeless people are being compared to other marginalized groups like gay people and some young people who also face criticism and discrimination.
Y'en a des biens, y'en a des biens,
Despite these negative associations, there are still good people within these groups.
Les psychiatres bien dans leur tête, c'est comme le père Noël,
Psychiatrists who are considered mentally stable are being compared to Santa Claus, as if they are not real or just a myth.
Les vieilles catholiques, c'est comme celles qui avortent,
Old Catholic women are being compared to those who have had an abortion, as if being an old Catholic woman is unacceptable.
Celles qui auraient dû le faire, c'est comme la mère Bush,
Those who should have had an abortion are being compared to former first lady Barbara Bush, as if they are not fit for motherhood.
Le pape et ses copains, c'est comme certaines marques de capotes,
The pope and his followers are being compared to certain brands of condoms, as if they are hypocritical or contradictory.
Les homosexuels refoulés, c'est comme les militaires,
Repressed homosexual individuals are being compared to military personnel, as if being in the military is a difficult or repressive situation.
Les alcooliques et les dépressifs, comme les policiers,
People struggling with alcoholism or depression are being compared to police officers, as if it is a difficult or mentally taxing job.
Les gros chefs d'entreprise, c'est comme les mecs qui vont aux putes,
Large company CEOs are being compared to men who visit prostitutes, as if they exploit others for their own gain.
Les gais curés intégristes, c'est comme les pédophiles,
Gay, conservative priests are being compared to child molesters, as if they are a danger to society.
Mais quand même, des fois, y'en a y font chier...
Although there are good people in these groups, sometimes they can still be annoying or frustrating.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.