Mamy Yoko
Rose Laurens Lyrics

The lyrics of Rose Laurens's song "Mamy Yoko" describe a house full of Japanese culture and traditions. The song starts with mentioning a tea party and scent of incense at "Mamy Yoko's" house, which is made of paper and can only be reached by walking. The singer then introduces "Mamy Yoko" as a person who creates diagrams about Hiroshima and Fuji-Yama, showcasing her knowledge of and interest in Japanese history and geography. The chorus repeats "Mamy Yoko" like an echo on the singer's skin, highlighting the importance of her presence and impact on the singer's life.

The next verse describes how "Mamy Yoko" gifts a grand Mikado, a traditional Japanese game, and fishes with a harpoon in North Japan. The line "contre un bol de riz, elle vend d'la hi-fi" (against a bowl of rice, she sells hi-fi) shows that "Mamy Yoko" is not wealthy and has to rely on selling electronics to survive. The final line of the verse mentions that everything in that area depends on the time of sampans, small boats used for transportation. The song ends with repeating the first verse, emphasizing the mystical aura that surrounds "Mamy Yoko's" house.

Overall, "Mamy Yoko" is a song praising the beauty and wonder of Japanese culture and traditions, as seen through the eyes of the singer who holds "Mamy Yoko" in high regard. The lyrics describe a humble and poor but kind and wise Japanese woman, who shares her knowledge and culture with others.