Although many in the USA would not recognize the name Ottawan, their song "Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)" has enjoyed tremendous and enduring popularity as a staple of parties, wedding receptions, exercise classes, line dances, etc,. where it is danced with with exaggerated motions corresponding to the lyrics.
T'es OK
Ottawan Lyrics
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The song "T'es OK" by Ottawan is a French disco hit from the 1980s that tells a story of a young woman seeking tenderness and love. The song's first verse introduces the two characters, the woman and the man, both of whom have problems that they offset with each other's company. The second verse reveals the woman's reluctance to settle down and her desire for individual freedom. She agrees to meet the man at a later time, but only for a casual date. The chorus of the song reiterates the man's interest in the woman, telling her that she is "ok" to him regardless of her reservations.
The song's bridge introduces a more profound and somewhat ironic message. The woman and man agree that life is easier when lived in pairs, but they also acknowledge the fragility of happiness and the possibility of heartbreak. The final verse reintroduces the man's interest in the woman, yet she remains non-committal and encourages him to come dance and enjoy the present moment. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody accentuate the light-hearted and romantic storyline, common in many French disco hits of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
T'es ok
You're doing fine
T'es bath
You're cool
T'es in
You're in
J'ai besoin de tendresse
I need tenderness
J'ai tellement de problèmes
I have so many problems
Donne-moi ton adresse
Give me your address
Je veux quelqu'un qui m'aime
I want someone who loves me
T'as besoin de tendresse
You need tenderness
T'as tellement de problèmes
You have so many problems
Supporte ta jeunesse
Enjoy your youth
Et viens boire un café crème
And come drink a café crème with me
Tu me dis que je suis une fille super
You say I'm a great girl
Mais j'aime trop ma liberté
But I love my freedom too much
T'es mignon, t'es sympa, tu m'as l'air sincère
You're cute, you're nice, and you seem sincere
Mais j'vais pas t'épouser
But I'm not going to marry you
Tu peux m'appeler après huit heures
You can call me after eight o'clock
Au 310-24-32
At 310-24-32 (a phone number)
On pourra si tu veux
We can if you want to
Aller au ciné
Go to the movie theater
Et si t'es pas fatigué
And if you're not tired
Ensuite on ira partager
Then we'll go share
Le meilleur strawberry sundae
The best strawberry sundae
Des Champs Elysées
Of the Champs Elysees
La vie est plus facile
Life is easier
Quand on la vit à deux
When we live it together
Le bonheur est moins fragile
Happiness is less fragile
Quand on est amoureux
When we're in love
Mais un jour une fille
But one day a girl
Te rendra malheureux
Will make you unhappy
Au lieu de rester là
Instead of staying here
A philosopher
To philosophize
Viens plutôt danser
Come dance instead
Viens plutôt chanter
Come sing instead
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
francisco demontiei
que música massa,ela é uma das Topo da Discoteca essa dupla é inconfundível de mais!
Jucy Gomez
Vdd kkkkk p mim pegaram p carimbó do Pará kkkkk dupla com músicas ótimas!!
Luciane Ribeiro Hesse
Muito top, parabéns isso que e músicas para serem curtidas.
Leandro Pereira
Tem pó que a música não tinha imoralidade...tempos bons
Galina
Благодарю вас . Это - кайф !!
Máximo Céspedes
Uno de mis grupos favoritos en el mundo
Edilson Zelador
estás músicas mim lembra do passado que eu dançava em discotecas
Palloma Cabral
Muito boooom!
power gaming
très belle chanson, que des beaux souvenirs. les paroles aussi sont bien choisies .bravo
Светлана Логинова
Танцуй, пока молодой! Танцуй, когда ты старше! Танцуй всегда! И жизнь заиграет новыми красками.