La routine
Franck Monnet Lyrics
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Je n'dis pas qu'on a découvert le pôle
Qu'les tourterelles nous prennent sur leurs épaules
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
Ecoute-mois quand je te promets les choses
Cupidon nous a bien doublé la dose, lui
La vie serait si belle si
La vie serait si belle si
Dorénavant, les effets et les causes
Emboîtaient leurs scolioses
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
Défions-la. Elle est ambidextre et fauche
Les amants qui lui ont ouvert la chambre
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
Monkey face, tu m'as évité la corde
J'y pass'rais s'il t'arrivait quelque chose, dis
La vie serait si belle si
Elle finissait par nous surprendre
La vie serait si belle si
Dorénavant, les effets et les causes
Encastraient leurs scolioses
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
La vie serait si belle si... et seulement si...
La vie serait si belle si...
Mais, avec des si, on fait tant de choses
Va, on sauve toute les causes
La notre impose la clause:
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
In Franck Monnet's song "La routine," the lyrics speak to the idea that routine only happens to other people, and the desire to break free of the monotony of everyday life. The singer encourages listeners to embrace life's surprises, rather than settling for predictability. The song's playful lyrics use metaphors such as "tourterelles" (turtledoves) and "Monkey Face" to add whimsy to the message.
The first verse acknowledges the human tendency to think that the mundane is something that only happens to others. There's an awareness of the irony in this sentiment as well, as the lyricist then references the idea of turtledoves carrying lovers on their shoulders, which is a clear nod to the kind of fanciful romantic fantasy that people often indulge in. The second verse continues this theme, as the singer suggests that life would be better if we were surprised more often. Although the lyrics don't give specific examples, they hint at the idea that monotony can lead to a "scoliose" in which everything becomes predictable, and the cause and effect of events become obvious and boring.
The refrain "La routine, ça n'arrive qu'aux autres" reinforces the idea that routine is something that other people experience and something that should be avoided at all costs. At the same time, the repeated phrase also serves as a reminder that routine can happen to anyone and that even the most passionate of lovers can fall into the trap of mundanity.
Overall, "La routine" is a playful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to embrace the unpredictable and to resist the urge to settle for predictability.
Line by Line Meaning
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
Franck Monnet believes that routine only happens to other people and not to himself.
Je n'dis pas qu'on a découvert le pôle
Franck Monnet is not attempting to discover the North Pole.
Qu'les tourterelles nous prennent sur leurs épaules
Franck Monnet is not expecting to be carried by doves.
Ecoute-mois quand je te promets les choses
Franck Monnet is asking someone to listen to him and his promises.
Cupidon nous a bien doublé la dose, lui
Cupid has successfully matched Franck Monnet with a loved one.
La vie serait si belle si
Elle s'amusait à nous surprendre
Life would be wonderful if it were unpredictable and full of surprises.
Dorénavant, les effets et les causes
Emboîtaient leurs scolioses
Franck Monnet is suggesting that cause and effect will soon become interconnected.
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
Franck Monnet believes that routine only happens to other people and not to himself.
Défions-la. Elle est ambidextre et fauche
Les amants qui lui ont ouvert la chambre
Franck Monnet is challenging routine, warning that it can strike at any time and cause problems for relationships.
Monkey face, tu m'as évité la corde
J'y pass'rais s'il t'arrivait quelque chose, dis
Franck Monnet thanks someone named Monkey face for saving him from trouble, but warns that he would be in trouble if anything were to happen to Monkey face.
La vie serait si belle si
Elle finissait par nous surprendre
Life would be wonderful if it were unpredictable and full of surprises even at the end.
Dorénavant, les effets et les causes
Encastraient leurs scolioses
Franck Monnet is suggesting that cause and effect are now interdependent and cannot be separated.
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
Franck Monnet believes that routine only happens to other people and not to himself.
La vie serait si belle si... et seulement si...
La vie serait si belle si...
Mais, avec des si, on fait tant de choses
Va, on sauve toute les causes
La notre impose la clause:
La routine ça n'arrive qu'aux autres
Franck Monnet reflects on how life could be perfect if only things were different, but acknowledges that this is just wishful thinking. He concludes that his personal clause is that routine only happens to other people and not to himself.
Writer(s): Franck Monnet Copyright: Mange Ta Soupe
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.