Fed up with alarm clocks and office chairs? "J'aime Pas Travailler" is the cheeky anthem of every day-dreamer who would rather snooze under a palm tree than clock in at dawn. Over a breezy Chanson groove, Zoufris Maracas mock the modern mantra of travaillez plus, gagnez plus (work more, earn more). The narrator flips that logic on its head, pointing out that chasing money leaves you with neither time nor cash, so why bother? He lists every posture at work—standing, sitting, even on his knees—only to reject them all with a playful shrug.
Beneath the humor lies a sharp critique of consumer culture and the pressure to be productive at all costs. Our hero vows to dodge every boss, every punch-card, and even dreams of founding the “Republic of Loafing” high in the Andes where work is outlawed and relaxation is a civic right. It is a lighthearted yet rebellious ode to idleness that invites listeners to question society’s obsession with productivity and imagine a life where the sun is the only timekeeper.
Zoufris Maracas is a French band whose street-born energy meets poetic chanson. Formed by childhood friends Vincent Sanchez and Vincent Allard, they started out busking in the Paris metro, quickly winning over crowds with sing-along hooks and sharp social storytelling.
Their sound is an adventurous mix of chanson, cumbia, soukous, gypsy jazz, and Balkan brass, often compared to acts like Mano Negra. Albums on Chapter Two / Wagram have carried them from small cafés to major festivals, while their lyrics invite both dancing and reflection. Perfect for learning French with rhythm, wit, and a global groove.