Radio pirate
Le Grand Orchestre Du Splendid Lyrics


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"Hello, salut les potes!
Ici Jean Pat' de Radio Pirate!"

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate.
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate,
(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate.
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate!
On a nos pubs, pubs.. (Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pubs)
On a nos pubs, pubs.. (Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pubs)
Alors bravo radio radio radio oh ooh!

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate.
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate! Waou.. Musique!

Dans un vieux terrain vague,
Une antenne en zigzag.
On a notr' poste à nous.
On s'amuse comme des fous.
Dehors l'orage fait rage.
Les ondes portent nos messages.
Ha ha ha.. Dans l'micro ça rigole,
Les fous ont la parole.. (Ha ha ha ha!)

"T'aurais pas un reggae?
J'ai envie d'méclater!"

"J'ai un disque du Splendid..."
"Oh non! La tasse, le bide!"

"Fais un peu gaffe, Martine,
T'as l'cul sur la platine..."

Dans l'micro je rigole,
Les fous ont la parole!

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate..
(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate!

On a nos pubs, pubs.. (Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pubs)
On a nos pubs, pubs.. (Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pubs)
Alors bravo radio radio radio oh oh!

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate! Waou.. Musique!

Yeah! Super musique, hey c'est trop.. Wow!

"Allo, ici c'est Bob.
Qui voudrait vendr' sa mob'.."

"Finallement c'est Nicole,
J'ai broyé ta bagnole.."

"Jeune homme un peu coincé,
Cherche jeune fille délurée.."

"Coucou c'est moi Popaul,
Bonjour à toutes les folles!"

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate,
(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate!

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate,
(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate!

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate,




(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate..
(Radio).. Tout l'monde s'éclate!

Overall Meaning

The song "Radio Pirate" by Le Grand Orchestre Du Splendid is a cheerful tune that celebrates the joy of pirate radio. The song starts with Jean Pat' introducing himself as the host of Radio Pirate, the pirate radio station that he runs. The chorus of the song notes that everyone is having a good time and dancing to the music that Radio Pirate is playing. The verse of the song describes Radio Pirate's setup, which includes an antenna in a vacant lot, and the hosts' excitement as they transmit their messages out into the world. The lyrics also feature humorous exchanges between the DJs, playful remarks to the listeners, and requests for specific songs.


The song encapsulates the anarchic spirit of pirate radio, which emerged in many countries in the 1960s and 70s. Pirate radio stations were set up by enthusiasts who were passionate about music and wanted to share it with others. In many countries, the government had strict regulations about broadcasting, and pirate radio was a way for music lovers to circumvent these restrictions. Pirate radio played a crucial role in promoting alternative, non-mainstream music genres such as reggae and punk rock. The lyrics of the song "Radio Pirate" capture this spirit of rebellion and non-conformity, as the DJs celebrate their freedom to play whatever music they like and to reach out to listeners with their unique message.


Line by Line Meaning

(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate.
Jean Pat' from Radio Pirate announces the station with enthusiasm.


(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate,
Radio Pirate is a fun station that everyone enjoys.


(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate.
The Radio Pirate jingle is repeated to keep listeners hooked.


(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate!
The fun continues on Radio Pirate.


On a nos pubs, pubs.. (Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pubs)
Radio Pirate plays commercials just like any other station.


On a nos pubs, pubs.. (Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pu Pubs)
Commercials are an important source of revenue for the station.


Alors bravo radio radio radio oh ooh!
Radio Pirate is praised for its commercial success.


(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate.
The jingle is played once again to remind listeners which station they're listening to.


(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate! Waou.. Musique!
The fun continues with great music on Radio Pirate.


Dans un vieux terrain vague,
The station operates from an abandoned lot.


Une antenne en zigzag.
The antenna used for the broadcasts is makeshift.


On a notr' poste à nous.
Radio Pirate owns all its equipment and operates without any external control.


On s'amuse comme des fous.
The staff and listeners of Radio Pirate have a great time.


Dehors l'orage fait rage.
There is a storm brewing outside.


Les ondes portent nos messages.
Despite the storm, the radio waves carry the message of Radio Pirate.


Ha ha ha.. Dans l'micro ça rigole,
The DJ and callers share plenty of laughs on air.


Les fous ont la parole.. (Ha ha ha ha!)
Radio Pirate gives a voice and platform for the unconventional and eccentric.


'T'aurais pas un reggae?
A listener requests a specific song on the station.


J'ai envie d'méclater!'
The listener is in the mood for some fun and excitement.


'J'ai un disque du Splendid...'
The DJ has a track from the band Le Grand Orchestre Du Splendid, known for their humorous and satirical songs.


'Oh non! La tasse, le bide!'
The DJ thinks the requested song is unappealing and won't play it.


'Fais un peu gaffe, Martine,
The DJ warns his colleague, Martine, to be careful.


T'as l'cul sur la platine...'
Martine has accidentally sat on the turntable, which could damage the needle and disrupt the show.


Yeah! Super musique, hey c'est trop.. Wow!
The DJ is excited about the current track and thinks it's amazing.


'Allo, ici c'est Bob.
A caller identifies himself as Bob and wants to sell his moped on the air.


Qui voudrait vendr' sa mob'..'
Bob is looking for a buyer for his vehicle.


'Finallement c'est Nicole,
The person who actually speaks is Nicole and not Bob.


J'ai broyé ta bagnole..'
Nicole has caused damage to someone's car, likely Bob's.


'Jeune homme un peu coincé,
Another listener is looking for a more adventurous partner.


Cherche jeune fille délurée..'
The listener wants to connect with someone lively and open-minded.


'Coucou c'est moi Popaul,
Popaul greets the listeners with affection.


Bonjour à toutes les folles!'
Popaul addresses the young and wild women listening to the station.


(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
The jingle is played once again to remind listeners which station they're listening to.


(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate..
Radio Pirate continues to be a fun station for all.


(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
The repetition of the jingle continues to imprint the station's name in the listener's mind.


(Radio) Tout l'monde s'éclate!
Radio Pirate remains an exciting and enjoyable experience for everyone.


(Radi Radi Radi Radio) Radio Pirate,
The jingle is played once again to wrap up the song.


(Radio).. Tout l'monde s'éclate!
Radio Pirate is a station that brings joy and entertainment to all its listeners.




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Comments from YouTube:

Didier LEGRAND

Chanson d'une époque révolue, malheureusement, au cours de laquelle on savait s'amuser et rire de tout, et sans avoir peur du ridicule!

Catherine Richard

Ne désespérez pas !🧙🏽‍♀🦉🤪🙏🏽Namaste

veronique gerost

bien dit bien vu bien vrai !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Loïc Clédic

@Didier LEGRAND je pense qu'il veut dire que comme c'était vraiment l'époque du n'importe quoi, il y a des fois où il y a des trucs qui sont passés à la télé ou sur d'autres médias et, qui on fait soit un succès, soit un scandale (je vois encore le billet de 500 francs brûlé par Gainsbourg en plein interview dans l'émission sept sur sept un dimanche soir sur la une à l'époque...)

Didier LEGRAND

@Plaza De lavega Pourquoi "d'un procès"?

Plaza De lavega

ou d'un procès...

joshua Dst

Tu mettais ça en soirée chez un copain, ou la salsa du démon et tout de suite, c'était la folie !!! On ne se prenait pas au sérieux à l'époque !!!

Arsenne LUPIN

l'un des meilleurs big band de France , de vrais musiciens et chanteuses la légèreté des textes est trompeuse ces artistes étaient très complets .

F. C.

On aurait dû les envoyer à l'Eurovision!!

Frédérique Couture

….. Pas vous.

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