On January 26, 1986, French humorist Coluche, who had set up Les Restos du Cœur a few months earlier, invited a number of artists and public figures to appear on television as a promotional move. The band, whose line-up was never the same, was dubbed "Les Enfoirés" in reference to one of Coluche's catchwords. After Coluche died in a motorbike accident (June 19, 1986) his widow, Véronique Colucci, called on those who had participated to continue his actions, and the band was revived for a further television show. The concept has since evolved into an annual concert, bringing together up to forty artists and celebrities from various backgrounds. The funds raised by the concerts and derived records under the name "Enfoirés" are donated to Les Restos du Cœur.
One of the key features of Les Enfoirés is "La Chanson des Enfoirés", a song which became a sort of hymn to the charity, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, a long-time supporter of the organisation.
Si maman si
Les Enfoirés Lyrics
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Mon cœur a déménagé
Mes vacances c'est toujours Paris
Mes projets c'est continuer
Mes amours c'est inventer
Si, maman, si
Si, maman, si
Je pleure comme je ris
Si, maman, si
Mais mon avenir reste gris
Et mon cœur aussi
Et le temps défile comme un train
Et moi je suis à la fenêtre
Je suis si peu habile que demain
Le bonheur passera peut-être
Sans que je sache le reconnaître
Si, maman, si
Si, maman, si
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Je pleure comme je ris
Si, maman, si
Mais mon avenir reste gris
Et mon cœur aussi
Mon cœur est confortable, bien au chaud
Et je lasse passer le vent
Mes envies s'éteignent, je leur tourne le dos
Et je m'endors doucement
Sans chaos ni sentiment
Si, maman, si
Si, maman, si
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Je pleure comme je ris
Si, maman, si
Mais mon avenir reste gris
Et mon cœur aussi
Si, maman, si
Si, maman, si
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Je pleure comme je ris
Si, maman, si
Mais mon avenir reste gris
Et mon cœur aussi
Si, maman, si
Si, maman, si
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Je pleure comme je ris
Si, maman, si
Mais mon avenir reste gris
Et mon cœur aussi
The lyrics of "Si maman si" by Les Enfoirés portray a sense of loneliness, longing, and emotional struggle. The song revolves around the singer's experiences and emotions, which are expressed through the relationship with their mother. The opening lines reflect a sense of loss and abandonment, with the singer stating that all their friends have left and their heart has moved away. Despite this, their vacations are always in Paris, indicating a desire to hold onto something familiar.
The lyrics continue to express a desire for continuity and the need to create their own path in life. The singer declares that their plans are to continue and their love is to invent. These lines convey a sense of determination and ambition, despite the obstacles they may face. However, the chorus reveals a deeper layer of internal conflict. The singer addresses their mother, stating that if she could see their life, they cry as much as they laugh. While their future remains uncertain and their heart remains gray, they still long for their mother's understanding and validation.
The second verse introduces the passage of time, comparing it to a train moving forward. The singer admits their own lack of skill in recognizing happiness when it arrives, suggesting a fear of missed opportunities or inability to appreciate the good in life. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the ongoing struggle between the contrasting emotions of crying and laughing, and the persistent feeling of emptiness in their future and heart.
The final verse reflects a sense of resignation and complacency. The singer describes their heart as comfortable and warm, willingly letting the wind pass through. Their desires fade away, and they slowly fall asleep without chaos or emotion. This imagery suggests a surrender to a mundane existence and a lack of fulfillment. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the unchanging nature of the singer's life - a life that evokes both laughter and tears, but ultimately remains gray and empty.
Overall, "Si maman si" delves into the complex emotions and experiences of the singer, touching upon themes of loneliness, longing, and the struggle to find meaning and happiness in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tous mes amis sont partis
All my friends have left me
Mon cœur a déménagé
My heart has moved
Mes vacances c'est toujours Paris
My vacations are always in Paris
Mes projets c'est continuer
My plans are to continue
Mes amours c'est inventer
My loves are to invent
Si, maman, si
Yes, mother, yes
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Mother, if you could see my life
Je pleure comme je ris
I cry as much as I laugh
Mais mon avenir reste gris
But my future remains grey
Et mon cœur aussi
And my heart too
Et le temps défile comme un train
And time passes like a train
Et moi je suis à la fenêtre
And I am at the window
Je suis si peu habile que demain
I am so clumsy that tomorrow
Le bonheur passera peut-être
Happiness may come by
Sans que je sache le reconnaître
Without me knowing how to recognize it
Mon cœur est confortable, bien au chaud
My heart is comfortable, cozy
Et je lasse passer le vent
And I let the wind pass by
Mes envies s'éteignent, je leur tourne le dos
My desires fade away, I turn my back on them
Et je m'endors doucement
And I fall asleep gently
Sans chaos ni sentiment
Without chaos or sentiment
Si, maman, si
Yes, mother, yes
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Mother, if you could see my life
Je pleure comme je ris
I cry as much as I laugh
Mais mon avenir reste gris
But my future remains grey
Et mon cœur aussi
And my heart too
Si, maman, si
Yes, mother, yes
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Mother, if you could see my life
Je pleure comme je ris
I cry as much as I laugh
Mais mon avenir reste gris
But my future remains grey
Et mon cœur aussi
And my heart too
Si, maman, si
Yes, mother, yes
Maman, si tu voyais ma vie
Mother, if you could see my life
Je pleure comme je ris
I cry as much as I laugh
Mais mon avenir reste gris
But my future remains grey
Et mon cœur aussi
And my heart too
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michel Berger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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