SIMONE
SUROIT Lyrics
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Haut et fort ma liberté, ma petite mignonne
Qu'avez-vous bien pu chanter, monsieur le curé? Des poésies raisonnées, Simone oh ma Simone
Il faut bien s'accommoder, ma petite mignonne
De quoi vous accommoder, monsieur le curé? À fin de vous épargner, Simone oh ma Simone
Votre visage caché, ma petite mignonne
Comment peut-on me cacher, monsieur le curé? Votre visage en danger, Simone oh ma Simone
Le pouvoir des étrangers, ma petite mignonne
Comment puis-je m'épargner, monsieur le curé? Il faudra que vous chantiez, Simone oh ma Simone
Votre peuple enraciné, ma petite mignonne
Instrumental
Mais je ne sais point chanter, monsieur le curé Votre pays vous aimez, Simone oh ma Simone
Suffit d'le laisser monter, ma petite mignonne
Combien serons-nous levés, monsieur le curé? Des centaines de milliers, Simone oh ma Simone
A leur apprendre à danser, ma petite mignonne
Sauront-ils nous écouter, monsieur le curé? Saurons-nous réinventer, Simone oh ma Simone
Un pays à respecter, ma petite mignonne
Saurons-nous réinventer, Simone oh ma Simone
Un pays à respecter, bien j'accours ma mignonne
The lyrics of SUROIT's song Simone tell the story of a conversation between a priest and a woman named Simone. The priest questions Simone about what she has been singing, to which she replies that she has been singing about her liberty and independence. The priest then suggests that she must accommodate to certain circumstances in order to protect herself, to which Simone responds by asking him how she can hide her face. The priest warns her that her face is in danger due to the power of strangers.
Throughout the song, the priest and Simone continue their conversation, discussing the need to preserve their heritage and culture, while also raising questions about the ability to resist external forces. The conversation culminates in Simone expressing her uncertainty about her ability to sing and participate in the preservation of their cultural heritage. However, the priest encourages her to let it flourish and assures her that hundreds of thousands of people will join their cause.
Overall, the lyrics to Simone are a poignant commentary on the preservation of cultural heritage and the need for resistance against dominant external forces. The conversation between the priest and Simone is a reminder of the importance of fighting to maintain one's identity and history.
Line by Line Meaning
D'où venez-vous si pressé, monsieur le curé? Je m'en reviens de chanter, Simone oh ma Simone
The singer is asking the priest where he is coming from and why he is in a hurry. The priest responds that he was singing the praises of Simone, his love interest.
Qu'avez-vous bien pu chanter, monsieur le curé? Des poésies raisonnées, Simone oh ma Simone
The singer asks the priest what he sang about, to which he responds that he sang poetic verses about Simone.
Il faut bien s'accommoder, ma petite mignonne
The priest suggests that they must adapt to their circumstances.
De quoi vous accommoder, monsieur le curé? À fin de vous épargner, Simone oh ma Simone
The artist questions what it is that they need to adapt to. The priest responds that they must hide Simone's face to protect her.
Comment peut-on me cacher, monsieur le curé? Votre visage en danger, Simone oh ma Simone
Simone questions how they can hide her face. The priest tells her that her face is in danger from the power of outsiders.
Comment puis-je m'épargner, monsieur le curé? Il faudra que vous chantiez, Simone oh ma Simone
Simone asks the priest how she can protect herself. He responds that she must sing to lift the spirits of her people.
Mais je ne sais point chanter, monsieur le curé Votre pays vous aimez, Simone oh ma Simone
Simone says that she cannot sing, but the priest reminds her that she loves her country.
Suffit d'le laisser monter, ma petite mignonne
The priest tells Simone that she just needs to let her spirit soar and inspire others.
Combien serons-nous levés, monsieur le curé? Des centaines de milliers, Simone oh ma Simone
Simone asks how many people will join them. The priest responds that hundreds of thousands will join them to dance.
Sauront-ils nous écouter, monsieur le curé? Saurons-nous réinventer, Simone oh ma Simone
The artist wonders if the people will listen to their message. They also question if they can reinvent their country and create a place of respect and honor for all.
Saurons-nous réinventer, Simone oh ma Simone Un pays à respecter, bien j'accours ma mignonne
The singer reiterates their hope to reinvent their country and create a place where everyone is respected. They show their eagerness to start this change.
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.