chinatown
Renaud Hantson Lyrics
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On rit et on pleure dans Chinatown
Mes frères et mes soeurs de Chinatown
Se battent sans peur à Chinatown
On parle d'honneur à Chinatown
Violence et douceur à Chinatown
Voleurs et Seigneurs de Chinatown
Misère et grandeur dans Chinatown
La mort survient disent les anciens
Quand Dieu coupe le fil de la vie
Et lorsque le brasier s'éteint
La flamme peut encore être transmise
Principes éternels de Chinatown
Amours fraternels de Chinatown
La foi, la sagesse à Chinatown
Les joies, les tristesses de Chinatown
Le silence des femmes de Chinatown
Le sang et les larmes de Chinatown
Dragons et croyances de Chinatown
Fureur et vengeance de Chinatown
La mort survient disent les anciens
Quand Dieu coupe le fil de la vie
Et lorsque le brasier s'éteint
La flamme peut encore être transmise
Il n'y aura jamais de fin
De regrets ni de chagrin
Il n'y aura jamais de fin, fin
"Chinatown" is a song by Renaud Hantson that is an ode to the Chinese community that lives and thrives in the infamous Chinatown district of cities across the world. The first verse sets the stage for the dichotomies that make up the neighborhood, where life and death, joy and sorrow, honor and violence, and wealth and poverty coexist. The second verse delves into the philosophy of the Chinese people, with the concept that life continues in some form even after death, and that the principles of the community extend beyond the physical realm.
The chorus repeats the idea that death is not an end in Chinatown, but rather a continuation of a legacy that is passed down through generations. The principles and values that make up this unique community are highlighted, including brotherly love, faith, wisdom, and the ability to endure both the good and the bad. There is a sense of pride and camaraderie in the way Hantson sings about Chinatown, acknowledging the richness and complexity of the culture that is often overlooked and misunderstood.
Overall, "Chinatown" is a poignant tribute to a proud and resilient community that has faced many challenges throughout history but continues to thrive and inspire.
Line by Line Meaning
On vit et on meurt dans Chinatown
Life and death happen in Chinatown
On rit et on pleure dans Chinatown
Joy and sorrow are experienced in Chinatown
Mes frères et mes soeurs de Chinatown
My brothers and sisters who live in Chinatown
Se battent sans peur à Chinatown
They fight fearlessly in Chinatown
On parle d'honneur à Chinatown
Honor is spoken of in Chinatown
Violence et douceur à Chinatown
Violence and tenderness exist in Chinatown
Voleurs et Seigneurs de Chinatown
Thieves and Lords both exist in Chinatown
Misère et grandeur dans Chinatown
Chinatown contains both poverty and splendor
La mort survient disent les anciens
The elders say death arrives
Quand Dieu coupe le fil de la vie
When God cuts the thread of life
Et lorsque le brasier s'éteint
And when the fire goes out
La flamme peut encore être transmise
The flame can still be passed on
Principes éternels de Chinatown
Chinatown has timeless principles
Amours fraternels de Chinatown
Love among brothers in Chinatown
La foi, la sagesse à Chinatown
Faith and wisdom are present in Chinatown
Les joies, les tristesses de Chinatown
Chinatown experiences both joy and sadness
Le silence des femmes de Chinatown
The women of Chinatown are silent
Le sang et les larmes de Chinatown
Chinatown has seen bloodshed and tears
Dragons et croyances de Chinatown
Chinatown has dragons and beliefs
Fureur et vengeance de Chinatown
Chinatown also has anger and revenge
Il n'y aura jamais de fin
There will never be an end
De regrets ni de chagrin
No regrets or sorrow will ever be gone
Il n'y aura jamais de fin
There will never be an end
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.