Ouvre Un Petit Peu Les Yeux
Michel Fugain Lyrics

The lyrics of Michel Fugain's "Ouvre Un Petit Peu Les Yeux" criticize the societal and political norms and conventions that are followed blindly. The singer admits that he is not someone who likes to criticize, but there are some cases where he would explode with frustration. He mocks the trend of people seeking constant attention and validation by saying "Ha ha, y'a trop de m'as-tu vu, Ha ha, de m'as-tu reconnu!" He warns against blindly voting for someone based on their self-proclaimed strength and assures that it is important to count on oneself, stating "Vote pour eux et après tu peux toujours compter dessus! Ha ha, comme dit le vieux Chinois, Ha ha, compte plutôt sur tes doigts!"

Michel Fugain uses vivid and metaphorical language to convey his message, as seen in the lines "Si tu ouvres un petit peu les yeux, Tu te dis que, bon Dieu de bon Dieu, Il te faut vite les refermer Ou bien tout chambouler!" Here, he urges the listener to be more observant and vigilant about the reality of the situation. If they don't, they will have to either accept the status quo or initiate a change that could potentially cause chaos.

In the second verse, the singer highlights a societal issue where women are objectified and equated with food. He says he knows a pretty lady but to have her, one has to smoke black hemp, implying there is a price to be paid for beauty. The final lines in the song explicitly criticize the absurdity of the space race and the exploitation of animals that their governments indulge in, suggesting they should send bureaucrats into space instead of monkeys.

Overall, Michel Fugain's "Ouvre Un Petit Peu Les Yeux" is a satirical take on contemporary society, infused with social commentary and humor.