Chenapan is a charming and somewhat old-fashioned French word for a 'rascal' or 'scamp'. It describes a mischievous but often endearing person, typically a child or young person, who gets into minor trouble.
In the song, the artist uses it to describe himself: "J'suis comme je suis, un p'tit chenapan qu'aime bien avoir la tête en l'air" (I am who I am, a little rascal who likes to have his head in the clouds). It's an interesting word because it's not as common as other terms for 'kid' or 'troublemaker', giving it a unique and playful feel that perfectly captures the song's youthful and rebellious spirit.
Allez Leur Dire is Silvàn Areg’s exuberant road-trip fantasy. Tired of the same old streets of his tiny village, the singer shouts to anyone who will listen: “Go tell them I don’t care!” He dreams of slamming the door behind him, grabbing his best friend Lucien, and tearing off to see the world. No grand plan, no safety net—just youth, friendship, and a garage-band soundtrack that blends pop, reggae, and hip-hop. Every repeated chorus is a burst of wanderlust: he wants to “do the 400 blows,” get into harmless trouble, and trade small-town boredom for adventure.
At its heart, the song is a playful anthem of rebellion and self-belief. Areg reminds us that growth often starts with a leap into the unknown: you have to “plant yourself to sprout.” So whether you’re daydreaming in class, jamming with friends, or plotting your first big journey, this track whispers—or rather yells—that the world is wide open and waiting for you. Go ahead: allez leur dire and chase the horizon!