Jennifer 2
Les Betteraves Lyrics
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De jolis solo de guitare
Pour impressionner Jennifer
Et la tripoter dans le noir
Alors j'ai pris des cours du soir
Pour jouer bien comme AC/DC
Et là; rage, ooh déséspoire
Elle est partie avec un DJ
The lyrics of Les Betteraves's song "Jennifer 2" depict the story of a man who is infatuated with a girl named Jennifer. He dreams of impressing her with his guitar skills and making love to her in the dark. To achieve the former, he enrolls in guitar classes in the hope of being able to play like AC/DC. However, things don't go according to plan as Jennifer leaves him for a DJ, leaving the singer in a state of despair. The song conveys a sense of unrequited love, vulnerability, and frustration. The somber tone of the lyrics is in stark contrast to the upbeat melody of the song, adding depth to the overall emotional impact.
Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the lengths people go to impress others, even to the point of compromising their individuality. The singer's desire to change himself to appeal to Jennifer and win her affection is reflective of societal expectations of conformity and the pressure to fit in. Moreover, the reference to AC/DC can be seen as a nod to the pressure to conform to popular culture and the ideals of masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh comme j'aimerais savoir faire
Oh, how I wish I could do it
De jolis solo de guitare
Play beautiful guitar solos
Pour impressionner Jennifer
To impress Jennifer
Et la tripoter dans le noir
And grope her in the dark
Alors j'ai pris des cours du soir
So I took night classes
Pour jouer bien comme AC/DC
To play well like AC/DC
Et là; rage, ooh déséspoire
And then, anger, oh despair
Elle est partie avec un DJ
She left with a DJ
OH JENNIFER......
Oh, Jennifer...
Contributed by William L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.