Ah La La

Les Goules' song "Ah La La" is a vivid and chaotic exploration of modern disillusionment and existential despair. The lyrics paint a surreal picture of a world filled with decay, both physical and moral. The opening lines describe the protagonist's experience of sorting through corpses and piles of cash, suggesting a society obsessed with material wealth and indifferent to human life. This imagery sets the tone for a critique of a world where the sacred and the profane are indistinguishably intertwined, as seen in the reference to 'errant in Eden' and 'gilding oneself on all the altars of the oval track.'

The chorus, with its repetitive 'Ah la la,' serves as a lament for the absurdity and futility of existence. The song's verses are filled with bizarre and grotesque images, such as 'tadpoles in tiny bulbs' and 'oceans of shit,' which evoke a sense of disgust and disillusionment. These metaphors highlight the superficiality and emptiness of modern life, where even professions like 'cabinetmakers' and 'dentists' are reduced to mere 'smoke and mirrors.' The mention of 'brothers in ether' and 'lice of the owl father' further emphasizes the breakdown of familial and societal bonds, replaced by a sense of alienation and detachment.

The song's bridge lists a series of diminutive and colloquial names, such as 'Ti-paul' and 'Ti-con,' which can be seen as a critique of the trivialization and fragmentation of individual identity in contemporary society. The final line, 'Time struggles worse in sighs,' encapsulates the overarching theme of the song: the relentless passage of time exacerbates the sense of despair and hopelessness. Les Goules use a blend of dark humor, surreal imagery, and biting social commentary to create a powerful and unsettling portrait of modern life.