Oui Et Alors Lyrics in English Bénabar

Bénabar’s “Oui Et Alors” is a playful philosophical shrug at the fear of being forgotten. Through witty, conversational lyrics, the French singer imagines a future where our victories, defeats and even our names are quietly erased from history books and family trees. The song acknowledges that one day we will slip into “la cohorte des défunts” – the silent crowd of the departed – and that memories of us will fade just as naturally as morning mist.

But instead of letting that thought depress us, the chorus flips the mood with a spirited “Oui, et alors ?” – “Yes, so what?” Bénabar turns looming oblivion into a rallying cry to savor the present: watch the sunrise, toast the summer nights, and dance in the dew. The message is simple and energizing – if nothing truly lasts, then every ordinary dawn becomes a precious invitation to live, laugh and create memories right now.