![]() This line translates to “Those who say money say expenses”. The slang words taf mean work and thune mean money. “Qui dit” can also be translated to “those who say”. We translated this line to “Those who say work tell you money”. We believe these lines are all ways of expressing being fed up with societal norms such as getting an education, career and raising a family. Stomae is expressing that while one is saying one they’re really being hypocritical and saying something else. This opening line underscores the lines that follow. This line translates literally to “Who says study says work”. The song opens with the lines “Alors on-“. The lyrics to this song contain a lot of French slang. In the following section we have hand-picked lines which we think offer interesting glimpses into French grammar and vocabulary. Line-by-line lyrics analysis of the French lyrics The French verb danser (to dance) is spelt with an -s and not a -c. Note that the title of the song is NOT spelled “Alors On Dance”. Thus, based on the explanation above, “Alors On Danse” has multiple translations including “So We Dance”, “So You Dance”, “Then We Dance” and finally “Then You Dance”. It can also mean “you” as in people in general. The personal pronoun “on” has several translations and usages. The French word “ alors” has can translate to both “so” and “then”. The song title, “Alors On Danse”, has multiple meanings. Alors on dance – so dance.Īlors On Danse – Song title meaning explained Through the process of getting kicked out of the office, fighting with his family and finally making it to the pub, Stromae finds his true happiness in life. ![]() He is hoisted up by the crowd of dancers, blindfolded, then put on a stage where he starts singing and becomes his true “entertaining” self.īoth the song and music video end with Stromae happily singing for very large group of people. In the end, Stomae ends up having a good time. Initially, Stomae looks miserable, loosens his tie and starts drinking. Stromae then enters a pub where other men and women are drinking, singing and having a good time. As he’s walking he appears to want to help a homeless man who in turn steals his jacket. In the video he goes home, greets his wife and child, then leaves immediately. He’s given a pile of paperwork by a female college then given more by a male college who could be his boss.ĭuring the first first verse of the lyrics, Stomae sings about the “rat race” effect on life: Chronic problems with work, finances and family. In the music video, the song starts with Stomae working in a office with cubicle. We believe both the message of the song “Alors On Dance” has to do with young people struggling in dead-end jobs then hopefully finding their calling in life. Before that we’ve included a section explaining both the grammar and vocabulary of the French lyrics.įrenchLearner has extensive pages covering lyrics to the most famous French songs including: La Vie En Rose and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien (both by Edith Piaf), C’est Si Bon and Les Feuilles Mortes (by Yves Montand), Ne Me Quitte Pas and Le Port d’Amsterdam (by Jacques Brel), La Mer (by Charles Tenet) and Dernière Danse (by Indilia). ![]() We have included both YouTube and Spotify embeds towards the bottom of the post where you can listen to the song and following along with the French lyrics. Alors On Danse was released in 20 and became and soared to the top of the charts in many European counties and in Canada. We provide in-depth analysis to the meaning of the title below. ![]() The title of the song “Alors On Danse” has several possible translations: “Then We/You Dance” and “So We/You Dance”. “ Alors On Danse” (pronounced alɔʁ ɔ̃ dɑ̃s) is the second biggest hit of Belgian singer Stromae (Paul Van Haver) after the the song “ Papaoutai” (Dad, where are you?). Universal Music, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Alors On Danse – Song background ![]()
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