Tic Tac
Michel Jonasz Lyrics

The song "Tic Tac" by Michel Jonasz, talks about the passing of time and how it affects people. From "du paléolithique tac", which refers to the beginning of time, to "l'apocalyptique tac", which insinuates the end of the world, the lyrics speak of the frenetic hours that attack the morale of mortals. The idea of time is further emphasized by clocks such as "les pendules rustiques" and "les coucous romantiques" marking the hours that pass by, which are described as "passantes cruelles." The rhyme of "tic tac" throughout the song is reminiscent of the sound of a clock and serves as a constant reminder of the theme.

The lyrics also suggest that time can cause anxiety and nervousness. The line "on tremble on a des tics tac" implies that people shake and tremble with the passing of each second. The song further implies that people become slaves to time, shown in the lines "le réveil sonne on tique du tac au tac, on l'expédie au ciel." People become so beholden to the ticking of clocks that they immediately react and "expedite" the sound to heaven.

The song suggests that breaking away from time, represented by the "tocante," can lead to a more authentic existence. The line "brise la tocante en toc et tac, tu brises l'artificiel" suggests that people can break away from the artificial construct of time and embrace a more natural form of existence. Overall, the song highlights the impact of time on people's lives and how it can lead to a sense of unease.