Feeling blue? Grab your baise-en-ville and hit the town!
In this cheeky pop-rock tune, Belgian singer Jérôme Van Den Hole turns everyday gloom into a reason to party. It starts with a string of petty tragedies: his goldfish has died, the TV news is selling doomsday stories, and life itself feels like “a knife stuck in velvet.” Rather than wallow, he packs his baise-en-ville—a small overnight bag slang-named for spontaneous romantic escapades—spruces himself up, and heads out for a night of dancing and flirting.
The song’s core message is carpe diem with a wink. Van Den Hole knows that tomorrow may bring a hangover and a broken heart, but tonight he’ll chase joy, music, and the company of dazzling strangers. “Baise-en-ville” celebrates escapism, showing how a vibrant night out can momentarily silence life’s nagging sorrows and remind us that fun is sometimes the best antidote to despair.