Tour de France Étape 2
Kraftwerk Lyrics


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(Tour de France, Tour de France)

L'enfer du nord Paris-Roubaix
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
La Côte d'Azur et Saint Tropez
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
Les Alpes et les Pyrénées
(Tour de France,  Tour de France)
Dernière étape : Champs-Élysées
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
Galibier et Tourmalet
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
En danseusе jusqu'au sommet
(Tour de France, Tour dе France)
Pédaler en grand braquet
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
Sprint final à l'arrivée
(Tour de France, Tour de France)

Crevaison sur les pavés
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
Le vélo vite réparé
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
Le peloton est regroupé
(Tour de France, Tour de France)
Camarades et amitié
(Tour de France, Tour de France)

Tour de France

Radio Tour information
Transmission télévision reportage sur moto
Caméra, micro et photo tour de France

La montagne, les vallées
Les grands cols, les défilés
La flamme rouge dépassée
Maillot Jaune à l'arrivée tour de France

Tour de France radio Tour information
Transmission télévision reportage sur moto
Caméra, micro et photo
Les équipes présentées le départ est donné
Les étapes sont brûlées
Et la course est lancée tour de France
Les coureurs chronométrés
Pour l'épreuve de vérité
La montagne, les vallées
Les grands cols, les défilés
La flamme rouge dépassée
Maillot Jaune à l'arrivée
Radio Tour information
Transmission télévision

Radio Tour information
Transmission télévision





Tour de France

Overall Meaning

Kraftwerk's Tour de France is a compelling ode to the world's most famous cycling race. The song features rhythmic, bleepy synths layered over a backdrop of spoken narrative recounting the stages of the race. The song moves from the grueling stages in the Hell of Northern Paris-Roubaix, through the scenic locales of Cote d'Azur and Saint Tropez, and over the mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees. The cyclists are on the go, pedaling hard while dancing on the pedals even at the top of grueling climbs like the Galibier and Tourmalet. The final sprint takes place on the Champs Elysees in Paris. The song's chorus is a refrain of "tour de France, tour de France" as a celebratory recognition of the grueling race.


The song is more than just an ode to cycling; it's a celebration of French culture, joie de vivre, and life lived to the fullest. The cycling imagery at the heart of the song is imbued with positive emotion, camaraderie, and companionship, which are all fitting metaphors for the soundscapes created by Kraftwerk. The song's lyrics are also illustrated with vivid metaphors and imagery, from the "flat tire on the paving-stones" to the "peloton regrouped". The song is a great celebration of the physical and emotional power of cycling, which has won the hearts of cycling enthusiasts around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

The hell of Northern Paris - Roubaix
The challenging and demanding Northern Paris-Roubaix race.


The Cote d'Azur and Saint Tropez
The beautiful and glamorous coastal areas of Cote d'Azur and Saint Tropez.


The Alps and the Pyrenees
The magnificent and imposing mountain ranges of the Alps and Pyrenees.


Last stage Champs-Elysees
The final stage of the race on the famous and iconic Champs-Elysees avenue.


Galibier and Tourmalet
The challenging mountain passes of Galibier and Tourmalet.


Dancing even on the top
The joy and exhilaration of reaching the mountain top despite the difficulty of the climb.


Bicycling at high gear
Cycling at a fast and intense pace.


Final sprint at the finish
The intense and thrilling final race to the finish line.


Flat tire on the paving-stones
Experiencing an unexpected obstacle or setback during the race.


The bicycle is repaired quickly
Overcoming the setback and fixing the issue as soon as possible in order to continue.


The peloton is regrouped
The main group of cyclists coming back together and continuing the race as a unit.


Comrades and friendship
The strong sense of camaraderie and brotherhood amongst the cyclists during the race.




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