L'ami Caouette [English translation]
L'ami Caouette [English translation]
My Friend Caouette
Is sulking
What’s the matter with Caouette? (Cacahuète = peanut)
Little Noé
Doesn’t want to talk to me anymore
What’s the matter with Noé (Canoë = Canoe)
My friend Cao
Has knocked me out
What’s the matter with Cao (cacao = cocoa)
Little Ramel
Is unfaithful to me
What’s the matter Ramel (Caramel = caramel)
Mister Hannibal
Wears down my morale
What’s the matter with Hannibal (Cannibale = cannibal)
Miss Leçonlon
Treats me like an jerk
What’s the matter with Leçonlon (caleçon long = long johns, long underwear)
My Friend Caouette
Is sulking
What’s the matter with Caouette? (Cacahuète = peanut)
Miss Gibi
Treats me like a fool
What’s the matter with Gibi (cagibi = boxroom)
My friend Outchou
Thows stones at me
What’s the matter with Outchou (caoutchouc = rubber)
Miss Binet
Is run down
What’s the matter with Binet (cabinets = the toilet - literally: the cabin/cubicle)
Little Member
Throws rocks at me
What’s the matter with Member (camembert)
Miss Lamar
Is sick of me
What’s the matter with Lamar (calamar = squid)
My Friend Caouette
Is sulking
What’s the matter with Caouette? (Cacahuète = peanut)
Miss Ramba
Doesn’t want me to see her anymore
What’s the matter with Ramba (caramba!)
Mr Nasson
Gives me the stick
What’s the matter with Nasson (canasson = horse/old nag)
Miss Nassucre
Treats me like an arsehole
What’s the matter with Nassucre (canne à sucre = sugarcane)
- Artist:Serge Gainsbourg