Les Wampas is a French punk band, formed in Paris in 1983. The group is chi… Read Full Bio ↴Les Wampas is a French punk band, formed in Paris in 1983. The group is chiefly famous for its frontman, real name Didier Chapedelaine, chief lyricist and singer. He deliberately sings off-key and often high-pitched, so has a recognisable voice. His on-stage energy, and crowd-surfing, are major features of the band's live shows, and, since the release of the album Kiss (2000), he comes into the crowd after each performance to hug members of the audience and give them a kiss on each cheek.

Christine
Les Wampas Lyrics

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Christine, sur ta veste en jean
Y'a des têtes de mort
Et des franges en soie
Christine, moi dans ma limousine
J'ai comme des remords
Quand je pense à toi

Christine tu n'es qu'une punk à chien

Mais Christine, je n'y peux rien
Je t'aime bien
Christine

Christine, tu n'as pas bonne mine
J'dis pas que t'as tort
Mais regarde-toi
Christine, arrête les piercings
Partout sur ton corps
Ta tête et tes doigts

Christine tu n'es qu'une punk à chien
Mais Christine, je n'y peux rien
Je t'aime bien
Christine

Christine, j't'emménerai en Chine
J'te couvrirai d'or
Si t'arrêtes tout ça

Christine, arrête de t'prendre pour la queen
Tout ça parce que tu dors dehors
Tu n'es qu'une fille à papa

Christine tu n'es qu'une punk à chien
Mais Christine tu sais quand j'te tiens
Par la main
Oh ma christine, quand j'ai ton cœur
Contre le mien
Christine, je n'y peux rien

Je t'aime bien
Christine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Christine" by Les Wampas portray a love-struck protagonist who is captivated by Christine, a punk who chooses to live outside societal norms. The singer describes Christine's appearance, including the skull designs on her denim jacket and silk fringes, and acknowledges that he feels guilty about his own luxurious existence in comparison. He also implores Christine to stop the excessive piercings and risky behavior that he believes causes her to look unwell. Throughout the song, he addresses Christine's status as a "punk à chien," meaning a street punk who sleeps with dogs, but admits that he cannot help how he feels about her.

Despite his initial criticisms, the singer promises to take Christine to China and give her gold if she changes her ways. However, he also warns her against getting a big head because she sleeps outside and comes from privileged means. He concludes that Christine's love is irresistible to him and that he loves her despite her choices.

The song's lyrics represent a classic power dynamic between a lover and a loved one. The singer believes that he knows what is best for Christine but can't help loving her despite her rebellious nature. The song's portrayal of punk culture and the counterculture aesthetic of the time is also noteworthy.

Line by Line Meaning

Christine, sur ta veste en jean Y'a des têtes de mort Et des franges en soie
Christine, I can see skull prints and silk fringes on your denim jacket.

Christine, moi dans ma limousine J'ai comme des remords Quand je pense à toi
Christine, I feel guilty when I think about you while cruising in my limousine.

Christine tu n'es qu'une punk à chien Mais Christine, je n'y peux rien Je t'aime bien Christine
Christine, even though you're just a dog's punk, I can't help but like you.

Christine, tu n'as pas bonne mine J'dis pas que t'as tort Mais regarde-toi
Christine, you don't look lively, not that it's your fault, but do take a look at yourself.

Christine, arrête les piercings Partout sur ton corps Ta tête et tes doigts
Christine, stop piercing every part of your body, including your head and fingers.

Christine, j't'emménerai en Chine J'te couvrirai d'or Si t'arrêtes tout ça
Christine, I'll take you to China and shower you with gold if you stop doing all this.

Christine, arrête de t'prendre pour la queen Tout ça parce que tu dors dehors Tu n'es qu'une fille à papa
Christine, stop acting like you're the queen just because you sleep on the streets, you're just a daddy's girl.

Christine tu n'es qu'une punk à chien Mais Christine tu sais quand j'te tiens Par la main Oh ma christine, quand j'ai ton cœur Contre le mien Christine, je n'y peux rien Je t'aime bien Christine
Christine, you're just a dog's punk, but you know that when I hold your hand and feel your heart beating against mine, I can't help but like you, Christine.

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