Je Veux Lyrics in English ZAZ
Langues de bois literally translates to "wooden tongues". It's a fantastic French idiom for insincere, clichéd, or evasive talk, often used by politicians or public figures.
In her rebellious anthem "Je Veux," ZAZ sings, "J'en ai marre des langues de bois!" (I'm sick of the doublespeak!). She's rejecting the empty, superficial language of high society and embracing a life of raw honesty and authenticity.
Je Veux is ZAZ's joyful manifesto of freedom and authenticity. With her raspy voice and swinging gypsy-jazz groove, she laughs at the idea of luxury hotels, designer diamonds, and even the Eiffel Tower: 'J'en ferais quoi?' (What would I do with that?). Instead of polished manners and silver cutlery, she proudly eats with her hands and speaks her mind. The song bursts with street-corner energy, turning every fancy gift down in a playful papalapapapala scat.
What does she really want? Love, joy, and good vibes, things money can't buy. ZAZ invites us to walk with her, hand on heart, to discover a life where clichés fall away and genuine connection rules. It's an open-armed welcome to her reality, where honesty beats hypocrisy, laughter beats protocol, and where everyone is free to sing along.
