Alors On Danse
Stromae/DJ Psar Lyrics
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(Alors on)
(Alors on)
Throw your hands in the sky right now
'Cause it's going down
Unfortunately for the rest of y'all
I'm way better than the best of all
This still gonna annihilate the festivals
And we still gon' sip the Dom Pérignon
And still gon' eat the filet mignon, ain't it
Yeah, yeah, yeah I've been known
To cover up my eyes with the Ray-Beons
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on (Throw your hands in the sky right now)
Alors on
Flashing lights, the stress of life
It's way too much to handle in one night
Live this life like there's no tomorrow
Wake up in Paris with a Russian model
Throw your hands in the sky
If anybody got five dollars in they pocket right now
I call this club Titanic
Why? 'Cause it's going down
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on chante
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
Alors on chante
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
Alors on chante (Throw your hands in the sky right now)
Alors on chante (Throw your hands in the sky right now)
Et puis seulement quand c'est fini
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Alors on danse
Et là, tu t'dis que c'est fini
Car pire que ça, ce serait la mort
Quand tu crois enfin qu'tu t'en sors
Quand y en a plus et ben y en a encore
Est-ce la zik ou les problèmes?
Les problèmes ou bien la musique?
Ça t'prend les tripes, ça te prend la tête
Et puis tu pries pour que ça s'arrête
Mais c'est ton corps, c'est pas le ciel
Alors tu t'bouches plus les oreilles
Et là tu cries encore plus fort
Et ça persiste, alors on chante
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
Alors on chante
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
Alors on chante
Alors on chante
Et puis seulement quand c'est fini
Alors on danse (Throw your hands in the sky right now)
Alors on danse
Alors on danse (Throw your hands in the sky right now)
Alors on danse ('Cause it's going down)
The lyrics of Stromae/DJ Psar's song "Alors on danse" reflects on the chaos of life and how people tend to forget their troubles by dancing and singing along to the music. The song starts with an invitation to throw hands in the air as the party has started. The lyrics then shift towards the rapper's ego and success, bragging about how he is superior to other musicians and how his music will always dominate festivals. The reference to drinking Dom Pérignon and eating filet mignon highlights his extravagant lifestyle.
The chorus "Alors on danse" reinforces the idea of dancing away one's troubles, encouraging listeners to move their bodies and forget all their problems. The lyrics also mention the club Titanic, as in the ship that sank, suggesting that the party may come to an end or that trouble may emerge. The song continues to emphasize the idea of dancing and singing as a way to escape the stress of life. The French lyrics "Et puis seulement quand c'est fini" which means "and then only when it's over" suggests that the song and music, in general, can provide a momentary escape from reality, but ultimately the chaos of life will return.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the struggles of life and how people tend to forget their problems by dancing and singing along to the music. It emphasizes the importance of music as a way to combat the stress of life and escape the troubles of the world, even if only temporarily.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw your hands in the sky right now
Get ready to party and celebrate by raising your hands up high in the air
(Alors on)
Let's go (French expression)
Cause it's going down
There is going to be a big party with lots of fun happening
Unfortunately for the rest of y'all
I'm sorry to say that I'm much better than all of you
I'm way better than the best of all
I'm the best there is, better than anyone else
And even though they focus on just the flaws
Despite all the criticism I receive for my shortcomings
This still gonna annihilate the festivals
My music will be a huge hit at music festivals and will create a fun atmosphere
And we still gon' sip the Dom Pérignon
We will continue to drink expensive champagne and live the high life
And still gon' eat the filet mignon, ain't it
We will still eat the best meals, like filet mignon, because we can afford it and it's delicious
Yeah, yeah, yeah I've been known
People know me for my style, presence, and music
To cover up my eyes with the Ray-Beons
I like to wear Ray-Ban sunglasses to protect my eyes from the flashes of the paparazzi
Flashing lights, the stress of life
The pressure of being a celebrity is intense and constantly in flux
It's way too much to handle in one night
It's very difficult to manage everything in one night
Live this life like there's no tomorrow
Enjoy life to the fullest as if there will be no tomorrow
Wake up in Paris with a Russian model
Wake up after a night of fun in Paris with a beautiful Russian model
If anybody got five dollars in they pocket right now
If anyone has a little extra cash on them, let's keep the party going
I call this club Titanic
I nicknamed this nightclub Titanic because it feels like it's about to sink (in a good way)
Alors on danse
Let's dance (French expression)
Alors on chante
Let's sing along (French expression)
Et puis seulement quand c'est fini
And only when it's over
Car pire que ça, ce serait la mort
Because worse than this would be like death
Quand tu crois enfin qu'tu t'en sors
When you think that you have finally escaped from the problems
Quand y en a plus et ben y en a encore
When you think you have dealt with all your troubles, there are still more to come
Est-ce la zik ou les problèmes?
Is it the music or the problems that are causing this feeling?
Les problèmes ou bien la musique?
Is it the problems or the music that is making me feel this way?
Ça t'prend les tripes, ça te prend la tête
It grips your stomach, it grips your head (French expression meaning it affects you deeply)
Et puis tu pries pour que ça s'arrête
And then you pray for it to stop
Mais c'est ton corps, c'est pas le ciel
But it's your body, not the sky
Alors tu te bouches plus les oreilles
So you no longer cover your ears
Et là tu cries encore plus fort
And then you cry even louder
Et ça persiste, alors on chante
And it persists, so we keep singing along (French expression)
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Van Haver, Kanye West
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