Imagine trading battle cries for a forest of raised fists made of branches. That is the spirit of “Aux Arbres Citoyens,” where Yannick Noah flips the French Revolution’s slogan “Aux armes, citoyens” into a green call to action. He paints a vivid picture of a planet drowning in concrete, poisoned fountains, and cyclones that rewrite our history books. The song shouts that buying “air in cans” with petrodollars is absurd, and that humans are only temporary squatters on Earth. With catchy rhythms and sharp images, Noah rallies everyone to stand tall like an “army of reeds,” ready to protect the only home we have.
The chorus is a megaphone urging immediate change: “Aux arbres, citoyens ! Il est grand temps qu’on propose un monde pour demain !” No more pointing fingers, no more waiting for luck. Side by side, the singer believes we can build a fairer, cleaner future. The track blends optimism with urgency, turning eco-anxiety into collective empowerment. By the end, you feel ready to swap excuses for seeds and march toward a tomorrow where every voice—and every tree—counts.