Resiste
The Busters Lyrics


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A light for your cigar, no problem sir!
Drop the ashes in my hands, and i say thanks
I don't even need peanuts
I just bend down and smile
Only late at night, i wonder why
I don't exist while my life passes by
Kick me in my ass, kick me in my balls
I'll be ready when the revolution calls

Allons enfants, on résiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!

You need a shoeshine mister? i do it with my tongue
And if you want some music, meanwhile i sing a happy song
When you've got a cold, blow your nose in my hand
I'll do any kind of blow-job

Only late at night, i wonder why
I don't exist while my life passes by
Kick me in my ass, kick me in my balls
I'll be ready when the revolution calls

Allons enfants, on resiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!

Les cœurs unis on va marcher
C'est notre droit de resister
Les cœurs unis on va marcher
C'est notre droit de resister
Les cœurs unis on va marcher
C'est notre droit de resister
Les cœurs unis on va marcher
C'est notre droit de resister
Les cœurs unis on va marcher
C'est notre droit de resister
Les cœurs unis on va marcher
C'est notre droit de resister

Allons enfants, on resiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!




Allons enfants, on resiste!
Allons enfants, on resiste!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Busters' song "Resiste" tell the story of a person who is forced to perform degrading and menial tasks for others, such as shining shoes and collecting cigarette ashes in their hands. Despite the hopelessness of their situation, the singer expresses a sense of defiance and readiness to join a revolution when the call comes. The repeated refrain "Allons enfants, on résiste!" ("Let's go, children, we resist!") serves as a rallying cry for listeners to resist oppression and stand up for their rights. The final verse emphasizes the power of unity and solidarity, as the hearts of those who march together beat as one.


The lyrics of "Resiste" are a commentary on systemic inequality and the dehumanizing effects of poverty. The singer's willingness to endure humiliation in order to survive is juxtaposed with their longing to be acknowledged and valued as a human being. The chorus's call to resist speaks to the possibility of collective action as a means of effecting change. Overall, the song encourages listeners to resist oppression in all its forms and to fight for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

A light for your cigar, no problem sir!
I am willing to go out of my way to please you.


Drop the ashes in my hands, and i say thanks
I will accept any form of humiliation just to make you happy.


I don't even need peanuts
I am content with very little and can survive on very little.


I just bend down and smile
I will do whatever it takes to please you.


Only late at night, i wonder why
When no one is watching, I question my existence and purpose.


I don't exist while my life passes by
I feel invisible and insignificant as time goes by.


Kick me in my ass, kick me in my balls
I am willing to endure pain and hardships for a cause.


I'll be ready when the revolution calls
I am committed to fighting for change and will be waiting for the call to action.


Allons enfants, on résiste!
Let's resist, my children!


You need a shoeshine mister? i do it with my tongue
I am willing to do anything, even degrading tasks, for money.


And if you want some music, meanwhile i sing a happy song
I will entertain you in any way possible to please you.


When you've got a cold, blow your nose in my hand
I am willing to take care of you, even dealing with your bodily fluids.


I'll do any kind of blow-job
I am willing to go to great lengths to please you sexually.


Les cœurs unis on va marcher
Together we will march with united hearts.


C'est notre droit de resister
It is our right to resist.


Allons enfants, on resiste!
Let's resist, my children!




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