Deux Pieds is a cheeky ode to the joys of taking life at a snail’s pace. Our narrator cheerfully lists all the domestic disasters piling up around him—dirty dishes, overflowing laundry, unkempt hair—yet his only excuse is disarmingly simple: “Je n’ai que deux pieds” (I’ve only got two feet). By repeating this line like a playful mantra, Thomas Fersen pokes fun at society’s obsession with constant productivity and multitasking, suggesting that sometimes it is perfectly fine to do exactly what you feel like—especially if that means sipping coffee and watching construction workers instead of rushing around.
Behind the humorous self-portrait of a charming slacker lies a gentle critique of modern hustle culture. The song invites listeners to laugh at the pressures we put on ourselves and to embrace a slower, more observant way of living. Whether he is being shooed along in the street or scolded for showing up late and disheveled, Fersen’s character stays unbothered, reminding us that life is easier when you accept your limitations, own your quirks, and enjoy the simple act of putting two feet in front of the other—nothing more, nothing less.