Des Gens Beaux Lyrics in English by Grand Corps Malade

Grand Corps Malade opens Des Gens Beaux with a mock radio rant where shallow critics complain that today’s singers are “talented” instead of simply “beautiful.” This tongue-in-cheek dialogue sets up the whole song: an ironic hymn to glossy magazine good looks. Throughout the verses, he repeats the demand “Il faut des gens beaux” (“We need beautiful people”) so often that it starts to sound absurd. The effect is funny, yet it also throws a spotlight on how easily society can value a perfect face over a powerful voice or sincere lyrics.

The slam artist then flips the script. He points out that French legends such as Charles Aznavour, Édith Piaf, and Georges Brassens never fit fashion-model standards, yet their music is timeless. By praising singer-songwriter Hoshi—who is sometimes mocked for her looks—he reminds us that true artistry comes from guts, emotion, and originality. In short, the song is a playful but pointed critique of superficiality in the music industry, urging listeners to find beauty in authenticity rather than airbrushed perfection.