Parce Que La Vie Lyrics in English by Oxmo Puccino, Gaël Faye
Bréviaire literally translates to "breviary," which is a book containing the daily prayers and readings for Catholic clergy. It's a word with a rich historical and religious connotation, not commonly found in everyday French or popular music.
In the context of the song, Oxmo Puccino uses it metaphorically. When he sings, "Quand j'ai le cœur à plat, Je cherche le bréviaire ou le mode d'emploi," he's expressing a search for guidance, comfort, or a manual for life when he feels down. It's a unique and evocative way to convey a quest for meaning or solace, making it a truly interesting word choice.
Oxmo Puccino and Gaël Faye team up for "Parce Que La Vie" [Because Life], a song that's all about embracing life's wild, unpredictable ride. They tell us that even when "ce monde est trop dur pour le prendre tel quel" [this world is too hard to take as is], we can still find joy. It's a reminder that "exister n'est pas drôle mais ça en vaut la peine" [existing isn't funny but it's worth it], and that suffering helps us remember our human scale.
This track is a blunt, honest look at reality, from the fleeting nature of happiness – "Profite du bonheur car il va s'éloigner" [Enjoy happiness because it will go away] – to the high cost of money. But it's also a celebration, urging us to "Vis à la vie, aux amis, à la mifa / Rien ne vaut la vie donc viva la vida" [Live for life, for friends, for family / Nothing is worth more than life, so long live life]. The chorus, repeating "Parce que la vie c'est... Inexplicable" [Because life is... Inexplicable], perfectly sums up the beautiful chaos of it all. It's a song that makes you want to dance and reflect at the same time!
