Le Reel Du Funk
Mes Aïeux Lyrics
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Padidap stam padidap stam dadilida badidap badidap padilidimdom
Padidap stam padidap stam dadilida badidap stam badilidi bidilidam
Padidap stam padidap stam dadilida badidap badidap padilidimdom
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedadelibedam bedilidilidam
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedidap bedidap bedidelimdam
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedadelibedam bedilidilidam
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedadelibedam bedilidilidam
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedidap bedidap bedidelimdam
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedadelibedam bedilidilidam
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedidelidap bedidelidap padow
Dilap stam badilap stam badidela
Badidap stam badilap stam badidela
Badidap stam badilap stam badidela badidela badidela
Pa pa pa
Padilap stam badilap stam badidela
Padilap stam badilap stam badidela
Padilap stam badilap stam badidelada ooooouh
Pou
Pou
Padidap stam padidap stam badilida badidap stam badilidi lidilido
Padidap stam padidap stam badilida padidap padidap padilidiho
Touidap stam bedadelibeda bedadelibeda bedilidiliho
Touidap stam bedadelibeda bedidelidap bedidelidap padow
Tidela badidelam
Tidela badidela
The lyrics for Mes Aïeux's song Le Reel Du Funk are actually a series of nonsensical sounds and syllables that are strung together to create a lively and upbeat tune that begs to be danced to. The words themselves do not have any meaning as they do not belong to any known language or dialect. However, this does not detract from the enjoyment of the song, as the melody itself is so catchy that it is impossible not to tap your feet or move your body along to the rhythm.
The song is clearly influenced by traditional French-Canadian folk music, and the use of the reel, as well as the accordion, fiddle and spoons, adds to this feel. The addition of the funk element to the song, however, modernizes the sound, making it unique and interesting. It is as if the band is challenging the listener to dance along with them, without the need for any real lyrics.
Le Reel Du Funk is a favorite at festivals and gatherings within Quebec, where Mes Aïeux is from. The band is well-known in its native Quebec as well as in France, and has won several awards and accolades for its music. Interestingly, the band was formed in 1996, but it wasn't until the release of their third album in 2003 that they really gained major popularity. Le Reel Du Funk is from that album, titled "Entre les Branches".
Line by Line Meaning
Padidap stam padidap stam dadilida badidap stam badilidi bidilidam
The traditional Québécois folk reel is played with a funky twist, altering its rhythm slightly from its original form.
Touidap stam bedadelibedam bedadelibedam bedilidilidam
The new beat continues with a beatboxing-like sound combined with traditional instruments.
Dilap stam badilap stam badidela
The dancers stomp their feet and move in sync with the music's infectious beat.
Pa pa pa
The rhythm persists, driving people on the dancefloor to keep moving to the beat.
Padilap stam badilap stam badidela
The people dance and twirl around, following the lead of the caller who shouts out the moves.
Padilap stam badilap stam badidelada ooooouh
The dancers become wilder and more unrestrained, caught up in the energetic sound of the reel.
Padidap stam padidap stam badilida badidap stam badilidi lidilido
The song continues with its mix of traditional and funk elements.
Touidap stam bedadelibeda bedidelidap bedidelidap padow
The music builds to a climax as the dancers twist and turn with increasing fervor.
Tidela badidelam
As the song draws to a close, the dancers continue to move to the beat, reluctant to let go of the energy and excitement of the moment.
Tidela badidela
The music fades out, and the dancers slowly come to a stop, catching their breath and smiling with satisfaction.
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.