C’est comme vous voulez

Song Meaning

The lyrics present a singer who openly declares himself "sans opinion" and without "point d'honneur." He embraces the role of a compliant "mouton" (sheep), ready to follow any instruction. This establishes a tone of cynical, almost performative, obedience. This self-proclaimed lack of conviction extends to his craft. The speaker describes his willingness to create "choses fines / En disant cocaïne" or "samba ghetto" on demand. It seems the content is less important than the directive, highlighting a tension between artistic expression and the pressure to produce whatever is requested. The "mouton" metaphor deepens, moving beyond artistic compromise to a more profound critique of blind allegiance. The speaker recounts following orders to "Hanoï" and "Kaboul," even admitting he followed "pour l'honneur, l'horreur." This expansion suggests a dangerous willingness to obey, regardless of the moral implications or the destination. The final stanza delivers a jarring juxtaposition of disparate ideologies and figures, from "Ku Klux Clan" to "Bob Dylan" and "petit nazi moderne." This chaotic list, paired with the unwavering refrain "C'est comme vous voulez," implies a profound disillusionment. The lyrics suggest that the "sheep" mentality can lead one to follow any banner, no matter how contradictory or destructive, turning the speaker's feigned passivity into a sharp, ironic commentary on the human tendency to blindly conform.