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C'est La Vie
Juncker Lyrics
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er vandet varmt og kysten klar.
Der er pels på gaderne,
en finpudset angst for mor og far især.
Et afsavn med forbehold for lang karriere
og manerer.
Lidt syd for København,
Der er pis på gaderne,
en affaldsskakt så sort og så lang.
En hånd fuld af ord,
sagt for aller sidste gang.
Hvordan var det vi landede her?
Hvordan blev vi lige dem vi er?
På herrens mark,
lige med et
så var vi der bare.
C´est la vie,
comme ci comme ça.
Nord og syd for København,
sopper vi samme hav.
Der er tang og solopgang,
en verden til forskel på held og besvær.
En tilsvarende lighed
i længsel og vejr.
Hvordan var det vi landede her?
Hvordan blev vi lige dem vi er?
På herrens mark,
lige med et
så var vi der bare.
C´est la vie,
comme ci comme ça.
The song "C'est la vie" by Juncker talks about the contrast between the northern and southern parts of Copenhagen in Denmark. In the northern part, there is warm water and a clear coastline, but there is also a sense of unease and anxiety towards parents and careers, with reservations about etiquette. On the other hand, the southern part has colder water and a clammy harbor, with urine on the streets and a never-ending black drain. However, there is also a sense of finality, with individuals saying their last words. The song then questions how people ended up where they are and how they became who they are.
The lyrics speak of how people end up in certain places, and how that leads to defining who they are. The song offers a comparison of the northern and southern parts of Copenhagen as a metaphor for the different trajectories our lives may take. For example, the northern part seems more privileged, but there is a sense of unease, which suggests the high expectations and pressure that come with that privilege. On the other hand, the southern part seems less privileged, but there is a sense of finality, providing a perspective on the importance of seizing opportunities in the face of adversity.
In conclusion, "C'est la vie" by Juncker offers a commentary on the human condition and the different paths that people take in life. It is also a comparison of the north and south of Copenhagen, symbolizing the universal struggles that people might face in their lives, regardless of where they come from.
Line by Line Meaning
Lidt nord for København,
er vandet varmt og kysten klar.
A little north of Copenhagen,
the water is warm and the coast is clear.
Der er pels på gaderne,
en finpudset angst for mor og far især.
There's fur on the streets,
a polished anxiety especially for mom and dad.
Et afsavn med forbehold for lang karriere
og manerer.
A deprivation with reservations for a long career
and manners.
Lidt syd for København,
er vandet koldt og havnen klam.
A little south of Copenhagen,
the water is cold and the harbor is damp.
Der er pis på gaderne,
en affaldsskakt så sort og så lang.
There's urine on the streets,
a garbage chute so black and so long.
En hånd fuld af ord,
sagt for aller sidste gang.
A handful of words,
said for the very last time.
Hvordan var det vi landede her?
Hvordan blev vi lige dem vi er?
How did we end up here?
How did we become who we are?
På herrens mark,
ligemed et
så var vi der bare.
In the lord's field,
just like that
we were just there.
C´est la vie,
comme ci comme ça.
That's life,
so-so.
Nord og syd for København,
sopper vi samme hav.
North and south of Copenhagen,
we splash in the same sea.
Der er tang og solopgang,
en verden til forskel på held og besvær.
There's seaweed and sunrise,
a world of difference in fortune and hardship.
En tilsvarende lighed
i længsel og vejr.
A corresponding similarity
in longing and weather.
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.