Albums
Tout le monde cherche quelque chose à faire (2004)
Mutants Médiatiques (2005)
Prototypes (2006) - US Release with tracks from their previous two French albums
Synthétique (2008)
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Who's Gonna Sing?
Prototypes Lyrics
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J'aime beaucoup c'que tu fais
J'aime ton style, j'aime ton jeu
Mais je sais que tu peux faire mieux
Car chaque jour, chaque nuit
I play the bass - tu joues de la basse
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
I play the bass - aussi des bongos
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the synth - un peu de banjo
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
Succ?s fou dans la cage aux requins
Entre nous pourquoi pas
M?me si ?a ne sert ? rien
On sait tous o? finissent tes refrains
Dis moi o?, dis moi o? ?
Dans la bouche des cr?tins.
I play the bass - tu joues des congas
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the synth - un peu de sitar
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
I play the bass - de l'harmonica
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the synth - aussi du saxo
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
Succ?s fou dans la cage aux requins
Entre nous pourquoi pas
M?me si ?a ne sert ? rien
On sait tous o? finissent tes refrains
Dis moi o?, dis moi o? ?
Dans la bouche des cr?tins.
C'est bien comme ?a
?a chauffe de haut en bas
C'est bien comme ?a
Tout le monde connais les pas
C'est bien comme ?a
Joue le encore une fois
C'est bien comme ?a
1, 2, 3, 4
I play the bass - tu joues de la basse
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the synth - tu joues du synth?
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
I play the bass - aussi des bongos
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the synth - un peu de banjo
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
The song "Who's Gonna Sing?" by the French band Prototypes is a reflection on the music industry and the role of lead singers. The lyrics are written as a conversation between two band members who are discussing the importance of having a strong vocalist in their group. The first speaker acknowledges the talent and skill of his bandmate, but tells him that he can do even better by finding a singer who can bring their songs to life. They then list all of the instruments they play, but ask the titular question "Who's gonna sing?"
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Succès fou dans la cage aux requins," which translates to "Crazy success in the shark tank." This metaphorical phrase suggests that the music industry is cutthroat and competitive, and that even if a band has talent, they must also have a strong frontman or woman in order to succeed. The song ends with a repeated call-and-response of each instrument they play, followed by the same question of "Who's gonna sing?"
Overall, "Who's Gonna Sing?" is a commentary on the importance of lead singers in the music industry, and the difficulty that bands face in finding someone who can truly bring their music to life.
Line by Line Meaning
J'aime beaucoup c'que tu fais
I really like what you do
J'aime ton style, j'aime ton jeu
I like your style, I like your playing
Mais je sais que tu peux faire mieux
But I know you can do better
Car chaque jour, chaque nuit
Because every day, every night
I play the bass - tu joues de la basse
I play the bass - you play the bass
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the piano - who's gonna sing?
I play the synth - tu joues du synth?
I play the synth - you play the synth?
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing?
I play the bass - aussi des bongos
I play the bass - also some bongos
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the piano - who's gonna sing?
I play the synth - un peu de banjo
I play the synth - a little bit of banjo
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing?
Succès fou dans la cage aux requins
Crazy success in the shark tank
Entre nous pourquoi pas
Between us, why not
Même si ça ne sert à rien
Even if it serves no purpose
On sait tous où finissent tes refrains
We all know where your refrains end up
Dis moi où, dis moi où ?
Tell me where, tell me where?
Dans la bouche des crétins.
In the mouths of idiots.
I play the bass - tu joues des congas
I play the bass - you play the congas
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the piano - who's gonna sing?
I play the synth - un peu de sitar
I play the synth - a little bit of sitar
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing?
I play the bass - de l'harmonica
I play the bass - some harmonica
I play the piano - who's gonna sing ?
I play the piano - who's gonna sing?
I play the synth - aussi du saxo
I play the synth - also some saxophone
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing ?
I play the rhodes - who's gonna sing?
C'est bien comme ça
It's good like this
Ça chauffe de haut en bas
It heats up from top to bottom
Tout le monde connais les pas
Everyone knows the steps
Joue le encore une fois
Play it one more time
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
Contributed by Nathaniel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.