Pompafric
Tryo Lyrics

Ouh ouh, ouh wouah ouh
The song begins with a catchy and repetitive melody.

J'ai toujours eu, de l'admiration pour vous.
The singer has always felt admiration for the people of Africa.

J'ai toujours su, que vous seriez avec nous.
The singer knew that the people of Africa would be on their side.

Je vous emmène, dans nos nouvelles colonies à l'africaine.
The singer is taking the listener to explore the new African colonies established by France.

Aux prédateurs tentaculaires,
The song calls out the predatory and exploitative practices of some foreign companies in Africa.

Aux boulimies monopolistes,
The song criticizes the monopolistic tendencies of some foreign companies in Africa.

Aux technocrates mercenaires, quand la finance â ses artistes.
The song is highlighting the corrupt financial practices of some foreign companies and their ties with corrupt government officials.

Aux terrains de jeux au soleil, Aux chaises longues pour politiques,
The song references the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by some foreign politicians and businesspeople in Africa.

Boloré, Bouygues, Vivendi, Elf, se servent sur la pompafric.
The song is accusing these companies of exploiting Africa's natural resources, particularly oil, for their own benefit at the expense of the African people.

Bolopoly, bolo réseau, bolo et voyage au Congo, boloré crée son arsenal, rejoint la cour du Général !
The song is specifically calling out Bolloré, a French company, for its alleged role in the exploitation of African countries, especially its relationship with the former dictator of Togo, Gnassingbé Eyadéma.

Bolocratie, bolo la pieuvre regarde les devises qui pleuvent. Quand Bolo se roule un tarpé, il ouvre une usine OCB !
The song continues to criticize Bolloré and its alleged hold on the African economy and its corrupt practices.

Mitterrand était mon papa, j'pars en colo en Angola, je connais tous les moniteurs, richissimes archi-corrupteurs.
The song references the close relationship between France and its former African colonies, and how some French politicians were involved in African politics and corruption.

Y'a des armées désœuvrées, qui, méritent qu'on leur tienne compagnie.
The song references the military presence in Africa, and how some soldiers are bored and looking for company.

Nous on fait la guerre en musique, on fait chanter la République.
The song is using satire to criticize the French military and the government's involvement in African affairs.

Françafrique, l'immaculée, Intérêts pétro-meurtriers.
The song references the term 'Françafrique,' which refers to France's continued colonial influence over its former African colonies, including its access to African oil and other natural resources.

Pendant que l'Angola se viole, nous on fait l'amour dans l'pétrole.
The song is using word play to highlight the contrast between the violence and corruption in Angola, and the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by some foreign businessmen in the oil industry.

Guinée, Tongo, Bisso, Biafra, On est mouillés jusqu'au Rwanda, on a dopé vos dictateurs. Vous voyez qu'la France a du coeur !!!
The song is calling out the French government and companies for their role in propping up corrupt and violent dictators in African countries, and claiming that they do it out of a twisted sense of 'heart' or compassion.

Si on écoulait notre vache folle, sur le marché du Nigeria, à deux francs le kilo c'est du bol !
The song is referencing the scandal surrounding the sale of contaminated meat, or 'mad cow disease,' by some European countries to African countries. It's using word play to criticize the sale of low-quality products to African countries at low prices.

J'pourrais partir aux Bahamas, mon banquier me trouve un peu pale, mon compte a besoin de soleil, faut que je trouve un paradis fiscal où me détendre les orteils.
The song is referencing the practice of wealthy individuals hiding their assets in offshore accounts in order to avoid taxes. It's using word play to highlight the hypocrisy of some people who criticize African countries for corruption while engaging in these corrupt practices themselves.

Paradis, refuge planétaire, pour porte-feuille de mercenaire, pour autre pilleur de l'Afrique ou pour fumiers démocratiques.
The song is referencing the numerous offshore tax havens used by wealthy individuals and corrupt politicians to hide their assets.

Elles ont belles gueule nos colonies, Bizarre Elf s'est fait griller. Il faut balancer la politique africaine de l'Elysée !!
The song is calling for transparency in the relationship between France and its former African colonies, and referencing the scandal surrounding the French oil company Elf and its corrupt practices in Africa.