Si J'étais Président Lyrics in English Kids United Nouvelle Génération

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Si J'étais Président by Kids United Nouvelle Génération from French to English.

Once upon a time at the stage door

A little blond boy with slightly sad eyes

He was waiting for some magic words from me

I just told him, if I were President

If I were President of the Republic

Never again would a child have a sad thought

I'd of course make Mickey Prime Minister

In my government, if I were President

Dopey at Culture seems like a given

Tintin for the police and Scrooge for finances

Zorro at Justice and Minnie at Dance

Would you be happy if I were President

Tarzan would be Ecology Minister

Bécassine at Commerce, Maya at Industry

I'd declare every pastry public

No opposition, if I were President

If I were President of the Republic

I'd write my speeches in verse and music

And on council days we'd go on a picnic

We'd do funny stuff if I were President

I'd host the diplomatic corps at night

In a killer disco with an atomic vibe

We'd wage war with huge rhythmic blasts

Nothing would be like before if I were President

By the fountains, orangeade would flow

Coluche, our Laughs Minister

Would put rides on every plaza

We'd really go wild if I were President

If you were President of the Republic

For us, your little pals, it'd be really handy

We could laugh and mess around with no risk

We'd be really glad if you were President

I'll never be President of the Republic

You little smarties, you're really nice

But don't count on me to do politics

No need to be President to love children

La la la la la

If you were President of the Republic

For us, your little pals, it'd be really handy

We could laugh and mess around with no risk

We'd be really glad if you were President

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rigolade — fun / laughter / joking around

Rigolade refers to fun, laughter, or joking around. It's a playful and somewhat informal word that captures a lighthearted atmosphere.

In the song, the lyrics imagine a president who would appoint "Coluche, notre ministre de la rigolade" (Coluche, our minister of fun). This whimsical idea highlights the song's theme of a joyful and carefree presidency, making rigolade a key word for understanding the song's spirit.

“Si J’étais Président” invites us into a colorful daydream where a child asks the singer to imagine being France’s president. Instantly the Élysée Palace turns into a playground: Mickey becomes Prime Minister, Tintin keeps the peace, and orange soda flows from public fountains. Cartoon heroes, pastries declared public property, disco-diplomatic nights, and picnic-style cabinet meetings paint a hilarious, light-hearted picture of a world where laughter and kindness run the country.

Beneath the jokes lies a sweet lesson. The singer admits he will never sit in the presidential chair, and that’s perfectly fine. You do not need medals, titles, or political power to bring happiness to children or make the world brighter. True leadership, the song suggests, is found in everyday acts of joy, friendship, and imagination.

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Kids United Nouvelle Génération Si J'étais Président Lyrics