Charlie
No One Is Innocent Lyrics

Qui sommes-nous? (Charlie)
This song questions who we are in the face of tragedy, using the name "Charlie" as a symbol for unity.

Ça sent la poudre l′infâme qui résonne
The smell of gunpowder fills the air as violence echoes.

KO debout, je ne sens plus rien
We are knocked down and numb from the pain and terror.

Oh, pauvre Marianne orpheline
The symbol of the French Republic, Marianne, is left parentless.

Y a pas que Charlie qu'on assassine, yeah
Not only Charlie Hebdo is being attacked, but also the freedom of expression it represents.

À coup de provoc′, ils se battent au front
Those who suppress free speech use provocation to justify their actions.

Du rire aux larmes à coups de crayon
From laughter to tears, Charlie Hebdo's weapon is the power of their pen.

Des cartouches d'encre contre les munitions
The magazine fights back with ink cartridges, while their attackers use real bullets.

La plume est trop légère, face au plomb
The pen is too light to combat the heavy burden of violence.

Ah, écrasons l'infâme, plutôt mourir debout que de vivre à genoux
This line, a quote from French philosopher Voltaire, means we must crush the evil and stand up for what we believe in, even if it means death.

Nous n′avons pas peur de ce que nous sommes
We are not afraid of who we are and what we stand for.

Fiers d′être infidèles comme des chiens
We are proud to be unfaithful to oppressive regimes like watchdogs.

Ni dieux, ni maitres, jamais en cage
We do not worship any gods or leaders, and we will never be held captive.

Après le deuil, vient la rage
After mourning, we feel anger and must take action.

Ils vous ont accusé de l′avoir cherché un peu
Charlie Hebdo is blamed for their own attack, as if they brought it upon themselves.

D'être irresponsable, de faire leur jeu
Critics claim that Charlie Hebdo is irresponsible and complicit in a larger agenda.

Remettre encore de l′huile sur le feu
Continuing to publish provocative content is seen as pouring gasoline on the fire of intolerance.

Voilà les faux amis, les soutiens de salaud
Those who claim to be friends but actually support oppression are exposed as hypocrites.

Et je suis Charlie, peste de l'accusation
The singer proudly proclaims their identity as a supporter of Charlie Hebdo, despite the accusations against them.

Citoyens, faut faire face
As citizens, we must stand together and confront our problems.

Vas-y parle-moi encore, yeah
The artist implores Charlie Hebdo to keep speaking out and inspiring them to action.