J'aime les fleurs
Ricet Barrier Lyrics

The song "J'aime les fleurs" by Ricet Barrier is an ode to nature and simplicity in a world that seems to value the hustle and bustle of city life over the tranquility of flowers and fields. The first verse sets the scene, describing how even young people today go to bars and smoky cabarets just for fun. However, the chorus goes on to say, "Me, I love flowers, and the smell of their fragrance in the fresh morning air. I love flowers, dandelions or sweet peas." The contrast is clear between the hectic social lives of others and the peaceful enjoyment of the natural world.

The second verse speaks more directly to the singer's nature-loving personality. He enjoys working with the earth and playing in fields full of bluebells. He prefers the company of sheep and cows over people, and his happiness lies in the simplicity of tending to a garden. However, he seems to bemoan his situation in the music industry, where he plays the trumpet in music halls and cries like a willow tree. He mentions crocuses, a symbol of spring and new beginnings, and how his solo in the music hall represents his pain and sadness.

The lyrics are simple and straightforward, highlighting the singer's love for the natural world and his sadness at being separated from it. The song represents a romanticized view of nature, one where the singer waxes poetic about bluebells and horticulture instead of the dirty work of tending to land. The song is clearly nostalgic, longing for a simpler time where there was more time to stop and smell the flowers.