Papaoutai (Afro Soul) – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: mikeeysmind, Chill77 & Unjaps

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of French with "Papaoutai (Afro Soul)," a globally viral track that beautifully blends African rhythms with a poignant narrative. This song, originally in French, offers a unique opportunity to engage with the language through its heartfelt lyrics about the search for a father. Its emotional depth, combined with its modern Afro Soul sound, makes it a special and memorable piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

Tell me where he comes from

Finally, I’ll know where I’m going

Mom says that when you search well

You always end up finding it

She says he’s never very far

That he often leaves to work

Mom says "working is good"

Much better than being in bad company

Isn't that right?

Where is your father?

Tell me where your father is?

Without even having to speak to him

He knows what’s wrong

Ah, amazing father

Tell me where are you hiding? It must be

At least a thousand times that I’ve

Counted my fingers, hey

Where are you, where's my father?

Where are you, where's my father?

Where are you, where's my father?

Where are you, where are you, where, where's my father?

Where are you, where's my father?

Where are you, where's my father?

Where are you, where's my father?

Where are you, where are you, where, where's my father?

...

Where are you

[French]

Dites-moi d'où il vient

Enfin je saurai où je vais

Maman dit que lorsqu'on cherche bien

On finit toujours par trouver

Elle dit qu'il n'est jamais très loin

Qu'il part très souvent travailler

Maman dit "travailler c'est bien"

Bien mieux qu'être mal accompagné

Pas vrai?

Où est ton papa?

Dis-moi où est ton papa?

Sans même devoir lui parler

Il sait ce qui ne va pas

Ah sacré papa

Dis-moi où es-tu caché? Ça doit

Faire au moins mille fois que j'ai

Compté mes doigts, hey

Où t'es, papaoutai?

Où t'es, papaoutai?

Où t'es, papaoutai?

Où t'es, où t'es où, papaoutai?

Où t'es, papaoutai?

Où t'es, papaoutai?

Où t'es, papaoutai?

Où t'es, où t'es où, papaoutai?

Où t'es

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dites dit A2	verb - tell (imperative)
savoir sa.vwaʁ A2	verb - to know
chercher ʃɛʁ.ʃe A2	verb - to search
trouver tʁu.ve A2	verb - to find
travailler tʁa.va.je A2	verb - to work
accompagné a.kɔ̃.pa.ɲe B1	adjective - accompanied
sacré sa.kʁe B1	adjective - sacred, darn
caché ka.ʃe A2	adjective - hidden
compter kɔ̃.te A2	verb - to count
doigts dwa A1	noun - fingers
papaoutai pa.pa.u.taj A1	noun - Where are you, dad?