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Get up, shake it, live a little! In âBougez,â MIKA turns a simple public-health sloganââFor your health, you must moveââinto a playful dance-floor rallying cry. The lyrics echo the familiar messages we hear on TV and radio, but crank them up until they sound almost hypnotic. By repeating bougez (âmoveâ) like a mantra, MIKA celebrates the joy of motion while gently poking fun at societyâs nonstop pressure to stay active.
The songâs cheeky humor peaks when the singer imagines arriving at heavenâs gate only to have God himself order him to keep moving. It is as if the demand to stay in motion follows us even beyond the grave. This tongue-in-cheek twist reminds listeners that life is short, so we might as well dance, laugh, and keep our heartsâand bodiesâpumping. âBougezâ is both a satirical wink at health campaigns and an irresistible invitation to get off the couch and join the party.