![]() ![]() ![]() Googling “outai” I came across an entry in Wiktionnaire ( ) for the French verb “outer”. I’m a total word nerd, but not very fluent in French, so I’m probably going way out on a limb here. I’m fascinated by the use of “outai” in the title and am wondering if there’s more to it than just a whimsical unconventional spelling of “où t’es”. However, I’ve not found a more cogent discussion of the lyrics of Papaoutai online. ![]() I know this thread is ancient in Internet years, and probably long forgotten. See our entire library of expertly translated French songs to English! The lyrics represent how Stromae, as a young Belgian boy, wondered where his father was, and when he would return to be a present figure in Stromae’s life. The Belgian singer, Stromae, lost his father in the Rwanda genocide. What is this song about? Behind the poppy synths, booming bass and goofy dancing actually lies a deep message. Tell us where it’s hidden, we must’ve bit our nails a thousand times Mister “know-it-all” would’ve inherited it, is that it?ĭoes it come from sucking our thumbs, or whatĭites-nous où c’est caché, ça doit, faire au moins mille fois qu’on a bouffé nos doigts Monsieur « j’sais tout » en aurait hérité, c’est ça ? Mais personne sait comment on fait des papas Tout le monde sait comment on fait des bébés Tell us who gives birth to irresponsible There will be a day when we no longer believeĪnd one day or another we’ll all disappearĭites-nous qui donne naissance aux irresponsables Where are you, where are you, where are you dad, where are you? I must’ve counted my fingers at least a thousand times And this song is our declaration of power.Reviewed/Translated by Stromae & John Elkhouryīien mieux qu’être mal accompagné, pas vrai ?īetter to be there than in bad company, right?Ĭa doit faire au moins mille fois que j’ai compté mes doigts That’s the meaning behind the lyrics of Pink Venom: we are powerful and dangerous we can kill you with our venom and have the whole world at our feet. That’s what the rest of the song says:ĭiamonds shining, drive in silence, I don’t mind it, I’m ridingįlying private side by side with the pilot up in the sky ![]() And if someone provokes them, they have all weapons to attack them back and win. Like flying next to the pilot, having shining diamonds, and generally being independent of any pressure or influence. Ruling the world would mean being able to do everything they like. Like the poison they could spread through their femininity.Īfter taking your soul, look what you made us do That would be possible if they had some supernatural, extraordinary skill. They only want to be in charge and feel in control of everything. However, their intention is not precisely to spread death. Preferably without making them notice, like in the popcorn image at the beginning of the song.Įat your popcorn, don’t think about cutting inĮverything collapses at the flick of my fingertipīlackpink girls claim to have total power over the world. Like beautiful flowers with venom inside: from this point of view, the pink venom is their weapon, and they shoot it at the men they want under their control. Symbolically, the girls sing about how they can rule the world and subjugate everyone around them. Pink Venom is a provocative song about women’s power over the world. ![]()
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