La dalle is a French slang term for 'hunger' or 'the munchies'. It's a more informal and impactful way to express being very hungry than the standard 'faim'.
In "On A Mangé Le Soleil", the phrase "on a encore la dalle" (we're still hungry) is used repeatedly after consuming celestial bodies like the sun, stars, and sky. This hyperbolic imagery, combined with the slang term, emphasizes an insatiable, almost existential hunger, making the word choice particularly striking and memorable in the context of the song's theme of consumption and desire.
Céphaz serves up a cosmic buffet in “On A Mangé Le Soleil,” a playful yet thought-provoking track about our endless appetite for ‘more.’ The lyrics describe buying dogs and jackets, polishing off plates, then boldly “eating” the Sun, stars, and sky. Each swallowed celestial body is a vivid metaphor for how modern life keeps pushing us to consume possessions, experiences, even the future itself, without ever feeling full.
Despite this ravenous imagery, the chorus slips in a sparkle of optimism: “quarter by quarter, after all, we can feed on hope.” Céphaz reminds us that while greed can feel bottomless, we also have the power to nourish ourselves with simpler, brighter things like solidarity, generosity, and dreams. It is a catchy invitation to question what truly satisfies us—and maybe leave a little light in the sky for tomorrow.