On Demande Pas La Lune Lyrics in English Les Enfoirés

“On Demande Pas La Lune” takes us on a night-time dialogue between a wounded soul and a distant moon. The narrator shows the moon his burns—his scars of poverty, loneliness, and social exclusion—but the celestial body simply laughs, reflecting how society often looks away from those who suffer. Mentions of Coluche, the beloved comedian who founded the food-bank charity Les Restos du Cœur, remind listeners that the guiding light for the poor has passed on, leaving a void that must be filled by collective empathy. By asking whether “France still wants me,” the song gives voice to millions who wonder if their country still cares about them.

Yet this is not a song of despair; it is a rallying cry wrapped in a lullaby. The repeated line “On ne demande pas la lune” (“We’re not asking for the moon”) stresses that people in need are not begging for luxury—only for an honest meal and a smile. The chorus insists that it will take “des milliers d’enfoirés” (thousands of “rascals,” the affectionate nickname for the charity’s volunteers) to keep the Restos du Cœur alive through harsh winters. By blending gentle melody with urgent lyrics, the track invites every listener to trade indifference for action, turning a simple pop tune into a heartfelt plea for solidarity.