Politiquement Correct Lyrics in English Bénabar

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Politiquement Correct by Bénabar from French to English.
I love my parents
I love my kids
That's well-meaning
I don't like war or misery
It's annoying
Maybe you find that
Politically correct
But f*ck you!
I'm not racist
I'm a human rights guy
I don't wear fur
I don't miss the guillotine
I'm not misogynist
I sort my trash
I am, I repeat
Politically correct
But f*ck you!
I have nothing against mosques
I don't feel threatened by minarets
I don't think gays
Aren't normal
Or necessarily fussy
I'm a fag
Politically correct
And f*ck you!
Victim of single thought, I am
I admit I'm secular while I'm at it
I make it clear I don't think
There are too many Jews
In the media or finance
I might seem to you
Politically correct
But f*ck you!
It may sound demagogic
But I warn against drugs
Even for minors
I don't campaign, brace yourself
For wiping out dolphins
I don't want them to die
You think that's naive and dumb
Politically correct
And f*ck you
I don't talk to the concierge
Or the cleaning lady
Like to b*tches
You gotta respect everybody
I teach that to my kids
So they'll become
One day like I hope
Politically correct
And f*ck you
Lyrics and Translations Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Did you like these lyrics?
SONG MEANING

Bénabar’s “Politiquement Correct” is a gleeful slapstick anthem for everyone who has ever been mocked for simply trying to be decent. Over a lively, cabaret-flavored melody, the French singer ticks off an almost comically wholesome checklist: loving his family, recycling, respecting women, rejecting racism, homophobia, antisemitism, and war. Each time he declares another everyday act of kindness, he imagines a scoffing critic labeling him “politically correct,” and fires back with a rebellious “je t’emmerde” – roughly, “screw you.”

Behind the humor lies a smart piece of social commentary. Bénabar flips the insult “politically correct” on its head, showing that empathy and basic respect should never be controversial. By exaggerating how ordinary these values are – who doesn’t want to save dolphins? – he exposes the absurdity of framing compassion as censorship or weakness. The result is a cheeky, upbeat celebration of humanism that invites listeners to wear their kindness proudly, no apologies needed.

Did you know?
In addition to reading lyric translations, you can now learn French with music and lyrics from your favorite artists.
No more boring lessons. You can now learn with engaging and culturally relevant lyrics from the best artists.
LEARN SPANISH WITH MUSIC
Learn French with music with 1989 lyric translations from various artists including Bénabar
Get our free guide to learn French with music!
Join 49390 learners. Unsubscribe any time.
Google
Learn French with lessons based on similar songs!
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
Apple and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
MORE BÉNABAR