Bon Bon Vie
T.S. Monk Lyrics

All night, these days, people are playing
People are constantly enjoying each other's company all night, all day, every day.

Game ball off the wall with the head
They're playing an attention grabbing game that involves bouncing a ball off the wall with their heads.

The man promised me a raid (I said who?)
Someone promised him a surprise raid, but he doesn't know who would do it or why.

Who's gonna raid me when I'm dead?
He asks a rhetorical question of who would benefit from raiding him after his death and finds the idea absurd.

Oh, I'm so tired of putting that clock every day (Working every day)
He's expressing his weariness of the routine of having to work every day and adhere to a schedule.

All day skatin' on thin ice
He feels like he's constantly feeling the pressure and precariousness of living on the edge, both because of his job and life itself.

Lord knows we could use a holiday, baby
He wants to take a break from life's pressures and problems and go on a vacation with a loved one.

Just the two of us would be so nice
He dreams of a carefree getaway with his significant other, with no one else to worry about but themselves.

Gimme the bon
He's asking for a lively, fun atmosphere.

Gimme the bon, bon
He's asking for an even livelier atmosphere that's full of movement, dance and excitement.

Gimme the bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon vie
He wants to be surrounded by an exciting, uplifting, and enjoyable environment.

Gimme the good life (Give it to me)
He's asking for a happy, fulfilling existence that lacks stress and is full of enjoyment.

We were born and raised in New York City
He's expressing his pride for his hometown, which has been with him since birth.

Fell in love in Central Park
He associates New York City with a beautiful memory, where he fell in love with someone special in a beautiful park.

I really love New York City
He takes pleasure in being in the vibrant city.

Still number one in my heart
He thinks of his city as the best and holds it in a special place in his life.

Sometimes I feel kind of strange in here (Dododododo)
Occasionally, he feels odd or out of place in New York City.

Used that, abused and forgot
He feels like the city takes advantage of people and then forgets about them.

Sometimes I feel like no-one would really give a damn (Dododododo)
He doubts that anyone would truly care if he were to suddenly disappear.

If I dropped dead right here on the spot
He envisages a scenario where he suddenly perishes without warning.

Hey, keep on, ce soir
He's requesting a lively atmosphere for tonight.

Let's go out, go into town tonight, pretty baby
He's asking someone to join him tonight for fun and festivities.

Dance 'till the sun comes up
He wants to enjoy the whole night and dance until the sun rises.

We'll have fun, carry on 'till our minds are blown
He wants to enjoy the night without any mental restraints, until he's satisfied.

And put our last dime in that blind man's cup
Even when he has nothing left for himself, he wants to be generous and charitable to others.

Gimme the bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon vie
He wants an atmosphere of absolute enjoyment and liveliness.

Gimme the good life (Gimme the good life)
He desires a life of happiness and no stress.

Bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon vie (Yeah, say it again)
He repeats his request for a life full of happiness and pleasure.

Gimme the good life (Good life, good life)
He wants a life that is full of joy and contentment.

Bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon vie
He asks again for a life that shines with enjoyment and fun.

Gimme the good life (Yeah, give it to me)
He wants the good life for himself.

Bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon vie
He repeats his request for a life that is full of happiness and contentment.

Gimme the good life (Good life, yeaheah)
He wants the something that is joyful, peaceful and fulfilling.