Chaman
Michel Fugain Lyrics
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Ramène-toi chaman
Sors de ta jungle, sors de ta savane
Chaman, chaman
Dépêche-toi chaman
Ressors nous tes grigris, tes talismans
Avec deux ou trois Abracadabra
Tu chassais nos doutes et nos peines
Et nos femmes étaient fertiles et pleines
Chaman, chaman
Rappelle-toi chaman
Toi seul savais comment soigner nos âmes
Chaman, chaman,
Réveille-toi chaman,
Garde nous des évêques et des imams
Vétus de soieries, d'habits cousus d'or
De chapeaux pointus, de turbans,
Ils ont des palais bourrés de trésors
Et pleurent sur la misère des croyants.
Chaman, chaman
Ils sont fous, chaman
Ils cachent leurs pêchers ou cachent leurs femmes
Chaman, chaman
C'est pas tout chaman
Ils accusent à tort, excusent l'infâme
Ils adorent des croix, partent en croisade
Ils combattent les infidèles Traquent et chassent pourchassent
Ou sous un croissant appellent au djihad
Et massacrent au nom de l'Éternel
Ils pêchent, empêchent
Chaman, chaman
Il est temps d'aller
Invoquer les esprits de la forêt
Chaman, chaman
N'oublie pas chaman
Le poison pour nos flèches et nos sagaies
Chaman, chaman
Dépêche-toi chaman
Sors de ta jungle, sors de ta savane
Chaman, chaman
N'oublie pas chaman
Les potions, philtres d'amour et tisanes
Magique
Pierres précieuses
Pierres magiques
The song "Chaman" by Michel Fugain delves into the idea of longing for the ancient wisdom and healing powers of a shaman in a world overshadowed by organized religion and materialism. The repeated pleas for the shaman to return from the jungle and bring back his magic tools and charms evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when spiritual guidance and healing were simpler and more connected to nature. The shaman is portrayed as a figure of reverence and trust, with the ability to dispel doubts and sorrows with a few mystical words.
The lyrics also criticize the hypocrisy and greed of religious leaders, symbolized by bishops and imams adorned in lavish attire and surrounded by wealth. By contrasting the humble shaman with these ostentatious figures, the song underscores the idea that true spiritual guidance should come from a place of sincerity and connection to the natural world, rather than from opulence and power. The call to the shaman to protect the community from these misleading influences highlights the need for authenticity and purity in matters of faith and healing.
The song further delves into the negative consequences of religious conflict and extremism, as referenced by the mention of crusades, jihad, and indiscriminate violence carried out in the name of divinity. The shaman is portrayed as a voice of reason amidst the chaos of religious fervor, urging against the injustices and bloodshed perpetuated by those who claim to act in the name of God. The call for the shaman to return with his spiritual remedies and poisons for the community's arrows and spears signals a desire for a return to balance and harmony in a world torn apart by religious zealotry.
Throughout the song, there is a yearning for the simplicity and purity of the shamanic traditions, with their potions, love spells, and magical stones. These references symbolize a longing for a deeper connection to the natural world and the spiritual realm, free from the corruption and exploitation that can often accompany organized religion. The song "Chaman" can be seen as a reflection on the timeless struggle between spiritual authenticity and the trappings of power and material wealth, urging listeners to seek solace and wisdom in the ways of the ancient shaman.
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Written by: Michel Fugain
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