Baraka is a feel-good hymn to la chance – that spark of luck and positive energy that sweeps in when you least expect it. The singer begins heavy-hearted and fearful, until a bright-eyed woman with a knowing smile steps into his life at the corner of his street. She embodies “Baraka,” gently repeating "compte sur moi" (“count on me”) and proving that every hurt hides a joy. Her presence lightens his days, smooths his worries, and leaves him squinting happily in the sunlight.
But luck is playful: it slips away, then reappears just as hope is fading. When the singer’s world turns bleak again, his Baraka returns, reminding him – and us – that comfort, faith and little miracles circle back when we stay open-hearted. With its warm groove and reassuring lyrics, Yannick Noah’s song invites listeners to trust life’s rhythms, cherish supportive souls, and believe that blessings can always find their way home.