Epilogue
Jean-Claude Petit Lyrics

The lyrics of Jean-Claude Petit's song "Epilogue" convey a sense of reflection and transformation. The opening line, "Hé, boule de gomme, serais-tu devenu un homme?" ("Hey, gum ball, have you become a man?"), suggests a shift from childhood innocence to adulthood. The repetition of "Ouh ouh ouh" throughout the song adds an emotional weight to this transformation.

The following lines, "Dans mon âme et dedans ma tête, Il y avait autrefois un petit roi, Qui régnait comme en son royaume" ("In my soul and inside my head, there once was a little king, Who ruled like in his kingdom"), evoke a sense of inner power and control. The singer describes their former self as a ruler, exercising authority over their thoughts and emotions.

However, a "vent de débauche" (a wind of debauchery) arrives and "faucha le roi" (cuts down the king) under their own roof. This suggests a sudden shift of circumstances, perhaps symbolizing the temptations and distractions of adulthood. The line "Et la fête fut dans ma tête, Comme un champ de blé" ("And the party was in my head, Like a field of wheat") implies that this change was tumultuous, overwhelming, and uncontrolled.

The final lines, "Tu diras aux copains du coin, Que je n'reviendrai plus, Mais n'en dis pas plus" ("You will tell the friends in the neighborhood, That I will not come back, But don't say anything more"), indicate a departure and a desire for closure. The singer instructs someone to inform their acquaintances of their decision to move on, but they don't want any further discussion or explanation.

Overall, "Epilogue" reflects on the journey from innocence to experience, the loss of control over one's emotions, and the need to move forward without dwelling on the past.