Youssef
Mon côté punk Lyrics

Youssef, I self,
The singer introduces himself as Youssef.

Everybody sait' faire n'importe quoi d' ses dix doigts
Everyone can do whatever they want with their hands, implying a sense of freedom and creativity.

Everybody sait' faire n'importe quoi ahahah
Everyone can do whatever they want, with laughter suggesting a carefree attitude.

Comment I love you?
Asking how to say "I love you" in a playful manner.

Very good and you?
Responding positively and asking the other person how they are.

I'm very happy pour voir,
Expressing happiness to see the other person.

D'avoir ouvert la porte du bar
Being grateful for opening the door to the bar, implying a sense of hospitality and openness.

Et sans indiscretion, what's your name?
Asking for the other person's name politely and without being intrusive.

My name is Betty
Introducing herself as Betty.

Betty, beautiful le soleil de mon coeur ouvre sa porte blindée
Calling Betty beautiful and describing how she brightens his day.

Vous êtes américain? ou grec?
Asking if she is American or Greek, implying curiosity and interest in her background.

Salade-tomate-oignon, la sauce c'est vous qui choisissez
Referring to a popular salad and saying that the sauce is up to her, implying a sense of sharing and collaboration.

Et quand j' ui ai dit, tu es le soleil de la plage - en anglais-
Telling Betty that she is the "sun of the beach" in English, as part of a playful flirtation.

Sun of the beach, elle m'a giflé, elle doit pas bien parler l'anglais, alors!
Betty slapped him, possibly because she did not understand his English joke.

Mais avant d' partir dans une ronde de jurons,
Before starting to swear at her, implying a sense of self-restraint.

J'ai quand même, j'ai quand même réussi à lui glisser mon prénom
Saying that he managed to give her his name despite the situation, implying persistence and humor.

Moi j' m'appelle
Repeating that his name is Youssef.

Et dis donc toi là-bas, where are you going comme ça?
Asking someone where they are going, implying friendliness and curiosity.

I don't know where I go but I go slave
Responding that they do not know where they are going but that they feel like a slave, implying a lack of direction or control.

And you go slave, everybody... slave!
Saying that everyone goes like a slave, possibly suggesting a sense of resignation or dissatisfaction.

Qui habite les maisons que les croates ont laissé aux corbeaux
Asking who lives in houses that the Croats left to the crows, possibly referring to the aftermath of the war in Yugoslavia and its impact on the region.

Aussi beau, aussi beau que la Bosnie
Describing the place as beautiful, as beautiful as Bosnia, implying a sense of pride and appreciation for the region.

Quand je pense il y a des gens qu'ont fait le tour d'eux-mêmes
Reflecting on how some people have traveled around themselves rather than exploring the world, implying a sense of frustration or boredom.

Ils ont fait le tour du monde, qu'ils restent chez eux!
Suggesting that those who have traveled the world should stay at home, possibly implying a sense of disillusionment or isolationism.

Moi, je rêve de boire ma Kro a**is, debout sur les Balkans, quand?
Dreaming of standing on the Balkans and drinking beer, implying a sense of adventure and excitement.

Personne n'a honte de son voisin, on emménage pas loin, quand!
Describing a place where nobody is ashamed of their neighbor and where people move in close to each other, implying a sense of community and mutual respect.

Personne n'a honte de son voisin hé? Tu sais c'est qui le prochain?
Asking if anyone is ashamed of their neighbor and asking who is next, implying a sense of humor and camaraderie.

On était tous de "zdrowia"
Saying that they were all saying "to your health" in Polish, implying a sense of unity and mutual respect for other cultures.

On se retrouve à Ouarchawa
Saying that they will meet in Ouarchawa, possibly referring to a real or imaginary place.

Ou dans les bras de Bratislava - de mieux en mieux
Saying that they may meet in the arms of Bratislava, suggesting a tongue-in-cheek reference to the city's name.

Vot' cas nous intéresse, oh yes! et pas d'chichi ici - no no non
Saying that they are interested in their story and that there is no need for pretense or formality, implying a sense of openness and curiosity.

Trois bouteilles de husky et j'abois toute la nuit! woowoohooo!
Saying that after three bottles of vodka, the singer will bark all night, implying a sense of drunkenness and humor.

Oh c'est beau, oh c'est beau, mais c'est pas Baudelaire
Saying that something is beautiful, but not as poetic as Baudelaire, implying a sense of cultural reference and appreciation for literature.

Qui nous a ramené les verres ... mmm. de la chanson
Asking who brought the glasses and suggesting that it was part of a song or chant, implying a sense of history and tradition.

C'est plutot Michael Jackson pour la chanson
Saying that the song is more likely to be by Michael Jackson, suggesting a sense of musical reference and appreciation for pop culture.

Elian vas-y pour la flûte de Pan
Encouraging Elian to play the pan flute, implying a sense of spontaneity and cultural appreciation.

Comme tu le vois, on a pas de religion
Saying that they have no religion, implying a sense of secularism and respect for diversity.

On mange à tous les champignons
Saying that they eat all kinds of mushrooms, implying a sense of openness and experimentation.

Le bedo et le bonbon à la menthe
Referring to smoking marijuana and eating peppermint candy, possibly suggesting a sense of rebellion or counterculture.

Ca? le nom du groupe? mais tu plaisantes!
Asking if that is the name of the band, but not taking it seriously, implying a sense of humor and irony.