Albums:
Warriors of light [2006]
Deeper revolution [2010]
Petit bonhomme
Mo'kalamity Lyrics
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Mais surtout n'oublies pas de t'arreter en chemin
Pour explorer toute cette diversité
Qui fait la richesse de notre humanité
L'etau se ressere, tu manques d'air
Tu prends conscience qu'il y a un malaise dans l'atmosphère
Ce monde s'est blindé d'une armure avec laquelle tu ne veux pas te protéger
Tel le fil à couper du papier, qui cause trop de maux à notre intégrité
Petit bonhomme traces ta route vas voir plus loin
Mais surtout n'oublies pas de t'arreter en chemin
Pour explorer toute cette diversité
Qui fait la richesse de notre humanité
L'étau se ressere, asphixié tu t'étouffes
Tu ne peux plus respirer
Toujours plus toujours plus telle est la devise d'un monde qui se divise
Sur des bases fictives l'individualisme est à son paroxysme
Au détriment des véritables sentiments s'installent les faux-semblants
Ensorcellés par l'apparence et l'argent
Petit bonhomme traces ta route vas voir plus loin
Mais surtout n'oublies pas de t'arreter en chemin
Pour explorer toute cette diversité
Qui fait la richesse de notre humanité
The lyrics of Mo'kalamity's song "Petit bonhomme" encourage the listener to explore and appreciate diversity in the world, in order to avoid being trapped in a conformist and materialistic society. The title translates to "Little man" and is addressed to someone who is on a journey of self-discovery, but needs to remember to take the time to stop and explore the richness of human diversity that surrounds us. The song emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's identity and not becoming a "false pretense" in a society that values appearances and wealth over genuine emotions.
The second verse speaks of the pressure to conform to societal norms, causing the person to feel "suffocated" and aware of the "malaise" in the atmosphere. The society is seen as having armored itself in conformity, but the person does not want to be a part of it, recognizing the risks associated with losing oneself in a well-programmed society. The phrase "tel le fil à couper du papier," meaning "like the string cutting the paper," suggests that this conformity is like a sharp edge that cuts into one's integrity.
The final verse speaks of the individualistic nature of society, which has caused the proliferation of fake personas and the neglect of genuine human emotions. As people strive for more material possessions and status, they lose sight of the true worth of relationships and emotions. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, encouraging the listener to continue their journey and not forget to appreciate the diversity that exists in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Petit bonhomme traces ta route vas voir plus loin
Hey little man, keep moving forward in life and don't settle for anything less. Always explore new things and take the path less traveled.
Mais surtout n'oublies pas de t'arreter en chemin
But remember to take the time to stop and appreciate the world around you. Don't rush through life without taking in all of its beauty.
Pour explorer toute cette diversité
Explore the diversity of the world and all the different cultures, beliefs, and customs. Learn from others and embrace differences.
Qui fait la richesse de notre humanité
These differences are what make our world so beautiful and unique. We should embrace and celebrate them.
L'etau se ressere, tu manques d'air
The pressure of society can feel suffocating at times, like a tightening grip on your life.
Tu prends conscience qu'il y a un malaise dans l'atmosphère
You start to realize that there's something off in the air, a feeling of discontentment or unease.
Ce monde s'est blindé d'une armure avec laquelle tu ne veux pas te protéger
The world has become hardened and guarded, and you don't want to conform to the rules and norms that people abide by.
Au risque de perdre ton identité et de te fondre dans le moule d'une société bien programmée
You don't want to lose your identity or become just another cog in the machine of a programmed society.
Tel le fil à couper du papier, qui cause trop de maux à notre intégrité
Similar to a knife that cuts paper, the pressures of society can cut deeply into our integrity and what we stand for.
L'étau se ressere, asphixié tu t'étouffes
As the grip tightens, you begin to suffocate and feel constricted by the pressure of society around you.
Tu ne peux plus respirer
The pressure becomes suffocating, and you can't breathe, both figuratively and literally.
Toujours plus toujours plus telle est la devise d'un monde qui se divise
Society is always seeking and wanting more, leading to a world that is divided and fragmented.
Sur des bases fictives l'individualisme est à son paroxysme
We're all too focused on the wrong things, such as superficiality and selfishness, leading to the peak of individualism.
Au détriment des véritables sentiments s'installent les faux-semblants
We sacrifice true feelings and emotions for fake facades and appearances.
Ensorcellés par l'apparence et l'argent
We become enchanted by outer beauty and wealth, losing sight of what truly matters.
Writer(s): Mo'kalamity
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.