London Town
Superbus Lyrics


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Je manie ma langue ma langue bien à la française
Est-ce que entends quand je tangue?
Toute la crème pop reste à l'anglaise
Est-ce qu'elle coule toujours sur ta langue?

Avec toi je suis bien même sur une chaise
A London, Camden Town ou ailleurs
Avec toi je suis juste à la Française
De les rues de London Town

Je manie ma langue ma langue bien à la française
Est-ce qu tu restes dans mon gang?
Ces incertitudes qui nous déplaisent
Sont-elles là pour nous rendre tendres?

Avec toi je suis bien même sur une chaise
A London, Camden Town ou ailleurs




Avec toi je suis "just" à la Française
De les rues de London Town

Overall Meaning

In Superbus's song "London Town," the lyrics talk about the cultural differences between the French and English languages and how the singer is able to adapt to both. The first verse talks about how the French language is often seen as sophisticated (manie ma langue bien à la française) compared to the pop culture in English-speaking countries that is more prevalent. The question is asked if others (entends-tu) can hear the "tangue" in the singer's voice, which can mean either the unique accent or perhaps even the hesitation in switching between languages.


The second verse focuses more on the relationship between the singer and a partner who is presumably from an English-speaking country. There are uncertainties (incertitudes) that bother them both, but it's suggested they bring the couple closer together. The chorus reiterates that the singer feels comfortable and at home with their partner, even if they are sitting on a chair in London, specifically in the neighborhood of Camden Town.


Overall, the lyrics explore the theme of identity and the challenge of balancing different cultural influences. The song suggests that while cultural differences can be challenging, they can also bring people closer together.


Line by Line Meaning

Je manie ma langue ma langue bien à la française
I speak French fluently and with pride


Est-ce que entends quand je tangue?
Do you hear me when I talk?


Toute la crème pop reste à l'anglaise
English pop culture dominates


Est-ce qu'elle coule toujours sur ta langue?
Do you still enjoy it?


Avec toi je suis bien même sur une chaise
I feel good with you, even sitting down


A London, Camden Town ou ailleurs
In London, whether it's Camden Town or elsewhere


Avec toi je suis juste à la Française
With you, I'm just the way a French person should be


De les rues de London Town
In the streets of London Town


Est-ce qu tu restes dans mon gang?
Do you still belong with me?


Ces incertitudes qui nous déplaisent
These uncertainties that bother us


Sont-elles là pour nous rendre tendres?
Are they here to make us softer?




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