PICASSO
José Salcy Lyrics

Picasso, Picasso
The artist Pablo Picasso is being addressed repeatedly in a song

Un cœur au bout du pinceau
His heart is on the tip of his brush, meaning he puts a lot of emotion into his paintings

Picasso, Picasso
Repetition of the artist’s name to reinforce his importance and influence

Tu saignes pour le taureau
Picasso’s art style, which is heavily influenced by bullfighting, is depicted as a painful and emotional process

Pour toi, le monde
Picasso’s perspective on the world is different from most people

Vit à l'envers
He sees the world upside down, meaning he sees beauty in things that are often overlooked

Tes toiles grondent
His artwork speaks loudly and expressively, often conveying strong emotions and messages

Comme l'enfer
His paintings are described as being as fiery and intense as hell itself

Demoiselles d'Avignon
One of Picasso’s most famous works, a painting of multiple nude women from a brothel, is mentioned

Ou Guernica
Another famous painting of his, which depicts the horrors of war

Tant pis pour les cons
Picasso is unconcerned with people who do not understand or appreciate his artwork, dismissing them as fools

Qui ne comprennent pas
People who don’t understand his art style are being addressed

Tu portes la croix
Picasso is depicted as a martyr, sacrificing himself for the sake of his art

Pour tous les hommes
His art addresses issues and struggles that affect all people, regardless of race or any other factor

Blancs, noirs, quels qu'ils soient
All people are included and represented in his work – black or white, it doesn’t matter

Tu tends les bras
He reaches out to all people through his art, welcoming them into his world

Femme à trois têtes
One of his artworks featuring a woman with three heads is mentioned

Clown malheureux
Another of his artworks, depicting a sad clown, is mentioned

Soldats en fête
His art also addresses the horrors and effects of war

L'Espagne en feu
One of his works, depicting the Spanish Civil War, is referenced