Dominique also releases h… Read Full Bio ↴Dominique Dalcan is a french pop musician.
Dominique also releases his work under the Snooze alias.
Individualistic
Dominique Dalcan Lyrics
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La terre souffre de tous les maux
On pointe un gun automatique
Dès qu'on cède à la panique
On a peur des O.P.A.
Et du bruit blanc des attentats
La crainte du nettoyage ethnique
On fait l'amour dans du plastique
La France est sage et si tranquille
Elle voudrait changer sa nature
Individualistiquement
Individualistic
C'est en marchant dans la rue
Qu'on voit des gens la main tendue
On va en pélerinage à Lourdes
Mais qui mettra le feu aux poudres
On croit son père réactionnaire
On lit des poèmes de Baudelaire
Faut-il parler de politique
Alors qu'on boude ses droits civiques
On aimerait tant y voir plus clair
Et dans l'autre, cet être cher
Montrer seulement ses bons côtés
Demain on prévoit de la pluie
Sur la moitié nord du pays
On veut du pain, on veut des jeux
Qu'est-ce qu'on vit bien, c'est malheureux
On se croît seul et immobile
La France est sage et bien tranquille
Son coeur est plus lourd qu'une enclume
Individualistiquement
Individualistic
The song "Individualistic" by Dominique Dalcan is a commentary on the state of society and the individuals that live within it. The lyrics suggest that people are afraid, both of external threats such as violence and terrorism, and of internal threats such as loneliness and a lack of purpose. The song explores the ways in which people cope with these fears and anxieties, touching on topics such as love, politics, and religion.
The refrain of the song, "Individualistiquement, Individualistic" suggests that people are becoming increasingly self-centered and focused on their own individual experiences and desires. The verses paint a picture of a society that is divided and uncertain, in which people are struggling to find meaning and purpose.
The song also touches on themes of social and political unrest, with lines like "On a peur des O.P.A. et du bruit blanc des attentats" (We are afraid of takeovers and the white noise of attacks) and "Faut-il parler de politique alors qu'on boude ses droits civiques" (Should we talk about politics when we ignore our civil rights). These lines suggest that people are both oppressed and disengaged from the political process.
Overall, "Individualistic" is a powerful commentary on the state of modern society, suggesting that people are increasingly isolated and focused on themselves, while feeling afraid and uncertain about the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est écrit dans les journaux
Information about the state of the world is available in printed publications
La terre souffre de tous les maux
The natural environment is suffering from numerous issues
On pointe un gun automatique
There is a tendency to respond to fear with shocking and violent measures
Dès qu'on cède à la panique
Whenever panic sets in, extreme reactions seem justified
On a peur des O.P.A.
There is fear of hostile takeovers
Et du bruit blanc des attentats
The constant worry of the noise of terrorist attacks
La crainte du nettoyage ethnique
There is fear of ethnic cleansing
On fait l'amour dans du plastique
Intimacy is manufactured and lacks genuine connection
On se croit seul et immobile
The illusion of being alone and motionless exists
La France est sage et si tranquille
France is quiet and peaceful
Elle voudrait changer sa nature
There is a desire to change the French way of life
Individualistiquement
Approaching situations with a self-centered attitude
Individualistic
Viewing the world from the perspective of personal desires and goals
C'est en marchant dans la rue
Encountering real-life situations on city streets
Qu'on voit des gens la main tendue
Noticing people reaching out for help
On va en pélerinage à Lourdes
Visiting religious sites for spiritual relief
Mais qui mettra le feu aux poudres
Who will spark revolution?
On croit son père réactionnaire
Viewing family members as old-fashioned and out of touch with current reality
On lit des poèmes de Baudelaire
Searching for deeper meaning in literature
Faut-il parler de politique
Is it necessary to discuss politics?
Alors qu'on boude ses droits civiques
Even though civil liberties are being ignored
On aimerait tant y voir plus clair
Desiring clarity and understanding of complex issues
Et dans l'autre, cet être cher
Dissecting the true nature of a loved one
Montrer seulement ses bons côtés
Only revealing the positive aspects of oneself
Demain on prévoit de la pluie
Rain is forecasted for tomorrow
Sur la moitié nord du pays
Only affecting the northern half of the country
On veut du pain, on veut des jeux
Wanting basic necessities and entertainment
Qu'est-ce qu'on vit bien, c'est malheureux
Although life is good, it's been unfortunate
Son coeur est plus lourd qu'une enclume
The heavy emotional burden is almost unbearable
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