Heavily influenced by American rock & roll, Mitchell (who went solo in 1963) has often recorded outside France, at first in London, but later in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Bob Graham were among the British session musicians who regularly supported him in London.
Au camp du bonheur
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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Hein? Ah! tu pars en vacances bientôt
Alors bienvenue au camp du bonheur
Je me présente: le directeur
Un beau charter traversant les airs
T'amènera au camp où tout le monde t'attend
Tu ne seras pas déçu
Par des gentils membres des cadres séduisants
Et oublie tes problèmes de manquer d'argent
Tu paies avec des boules ce que tu veux comptant
Viens soigner ton cœur
Oublie tes malheurs
Bienvenue au camp du bonheur
Ah ah ah... Hein! Alors mon gars
Qu'est-ce que tu dis de ça?
Ah! c'est trop beau, hein
Je sais tu n'y crois pas
Comment? C'est moi que tu ne crois pas
Ah, je remets ça!
Vue sur la mer
Pour calmer tes nerfs
Parasols géants
Pour couples exigeants
Du soir au matin
L'ambiance les copains
Des soirées sympas
Sur orchestres extra
Oui nos bains de minuit
Sont toujours exquis
Nos sirènes jolies
Disant toujours oui
Viens soigner ton cœur
Oublie tes malheurs
Bienvenue au camp du bonheur
Ah, ah, ah... Hein! Alors mon gars hein hein hein
Qu'est-ce que tu dis de ça? hum
Comment, comment, comment?
Ah ah oui oui le prix? ah le prix ben oui eh bien
Attends, attends, attends, attends, je n'ai pas fini
C'est reparti
Au camp du bonheur
On soigne les cœurs
Ses palmiers géants t'abritent du vent
Les membres du club ne sont pas trop snobs
Y a du genre bon genre
Et des grands sentiments
Et les animateurs sont de bonne humeur
Ils t'apprendront le ski
Nautique, c'est gratuit
Viens soigner ton cœur
Allons, n'ai pas peur
Bienvenue au camp du bonheur
Ah ah ah... Hein! Alors mon gars
Qu'est-ce que tu dis de ça?
Alors qu'est-ce qu'on dit? qu'est-ce qu'on dit?
Hein! attends, attends, attends, attends
Non, ne t'en vas pas...
Ne t'en vas pas...
Ah, il est parti....
Oh! il s'en va.
Eddy Mitchell's "Au camp du bonheur" is a song that paints a picture of an idyllic vacation spot, with the lines describing it as a "camp of happiness." In the first verse, the director of the camp welcomes the listener - a Parisian - to the destination, promising that they will not be disappointed. Mitchell's lyrics continue to paint a beautiful picture of the scenery, from a beautiful charter that will bring them to the camp, to the view of the sea, the giant parasols, and the beautiful palm trees that offer an escape from the wind.
Mitchell's description of the camping experience does not end at the beautiful scenery - he also describes the people and the social atmosphere. The people the listener will meet are described as kind and the executives are charming, and the environment is one that is not snobbish, but instead nurturing of good attitudes and sentiments. The campers can look forward to nightly entertainment from excellent orchestras and cheerful hosts, and the lyrics declare that the swimming and water sports are free of charge. All this is offered in order to heal their hearts and forget their worries. The chorus repeats the message of the song to come and enjoy all the pleasures of the camp - "Viens soigner ton cœur, Oublie tes malheurs, Bienvenue au camp du bonheur."
One can interpret Mitchell's "Au camp du bonheur" as an invitation for listeners to take a break from their problems and enjoy the simple pleasures in life that can be found in the midst of the beautiful scenery and the company of kind people. The song encourages people to not lose hope amidst their troubles but instead find happiness in the little things.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, parisien palot
The song opens with Eddy addressing a Parisian who's planning to go on vacation soon.
Hein? Ah! tu pars en vacances bientôt
Eddy responds to the Parisian's answer with surprise and enthusiasm.
Alors bienvenue au camp du bonheur
Eddy welcomes the Parisian to the 'happiness camp,' which is the setting for his song.
Je me présente: le directeur
Eddy introduces himself as the director of the camp.
Un beau charter traversant les airs
Eddy tells the Parisian that a beautiful airplane will take them to the camp.
T'amènera au camp où tout le monde t'attend
The airplane will bring them to the camp, where everyone will be waiting for them.
Tu ne seras pas déçu
Eddy assures the Parisian that they won't be disappointed.
Tu seras reçu
They will be received warmly by everyone at the camp.
Par des gentils membres des cadres séduisants
They will be welcomed by nice people, including some attractive executives.
Et oublie tes problèmes de manquer d'argent
Eddy assures the Parisian that they don't have to worry about having too little money.
Tu paies avec des boules ce que tu veux comptant
At the camp, they don't use money, but they can buy things with tokens ('boules') that they can purchase with cash.
Viens soigner ton cœur
Eddy encourages the Parisian to come to the camp to heal their heart, both figuratively and literally.
Oublie tes malheurs
Eddy tells the Parisian to forget their problems and worries.
Vue sur la mer
Eddy mentions the beautiful view of the sea that the camp offers.
Pour calmer tes nerfs
He suggests that the view of the sea can be calming for the nerves.
Parasols géants
Eddy mentions the giant parasols that can be found at the camp.
Pour couples exigeants
He notes that they are suitable for demanding (or high-maintenance) couples.
Du soir au matin
Eddy describes how there's always something to do at the camp, from morning until night.
L'ambiance les copains
He mentions the great atmosphere and friendly pals to be found there.
Des soirées sympas
There are also great parties to be had at the camp.
Sur orchestres extra
Live music is provided by some outstanding artists.
Oui nos bains de minuit
Eddy talks about the camp's midnight swims, which are always exquisite.
Sont toujours exquis
The midnight swims are always excellent.
Nos sirènes jolies
The female employees who work at the camp are sirens and therefore very pretty.
Disant toujours oui
Eddy implies that they are agreeable and always say 'yes.'
Au camp du bonheur
Eddy repeats the camp's name and emphasizes that it's a happy place.
On soigne les cœurs
Eddy reiterates that people can heal their hearts at the camp.
Ses palmiers géants t'abritent du vent
The giant palm trees around the camp protect people from the wind.
Les membres du club ne sont pas trop snobs
Eddy notes that the members of the club aren't snobbish or pretentious.
Y a du genre bon genre
There are some people with good breeding at the camp.
Et des grands sentiments
There are also emotions and feelings to be found at the camp.
Et les animateurs sont de bonne humeur
The camp's entertainers are always in good spirits.
Ils t'apprendront le ski
At the camp, they will teach the Parisian how to ski.
Nautique, c'est gratuit
Water skiing is included in the price and therefore free.
Allons, n'ai pas peur
Eddy tells the Parisian to not be afraid of coming to the camp.
Ah, il est parti....
As the song ends, Eddy remarks that the Parisian has left, probably having been convinced enough to attend the camp.
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jean-Claude ZERASCHI
toujours plaisir a écouter a l'époque c'était surement comme ça
TheGlop99
«Viens soigner ton cœur, oublie tes malheurs, Bienvenu, au camp du bonheur ! Oublie tes problèmes de manquer d’argent Tu payes avec des boules, ce que tu veux content ;-»»»
rockabilly127
Super version française
Nono Noix-de-coco
C trop bien lol
ben andré
c'étais marrant ça, ça date de l'été 1978
Pascal Arcade
mais bordel Eddy dans le mille moi je dit Monsieur Eddy
Patrick ASNAR
LUCKY BLONDO l'avait sortie à la même époque.."LES PETITES DENTELLES "....EXCELLENT AUSSI !!!!
Gérard Barriol
Bjr sous quel titre la t'il enregistré ? Si tu peux répondre merci d'avance.