L'ami Caouette [English translation]

My Friend Caouette

Is sulking

What’s the matter with Caouette? (Cacahuète = peanut)

Little Noé

Doesn’t want to talk to me anymore

What’s the matter with Noé (Canoë = Canoe)

My friend Cao

Has knocked me out

What’s the matter with Cao (cacao = cocoa)

Little Ramel

Is unfaithful to me

What’s the matter Ramel (Caramel = caramel)

Mister Hannibal

Wears down my morale

What’s the matter with Hannibal (Cannibale = cannibal)

Miss Leçonlon

Treats me like an jerk

What’s the matter with Leçonlon (caleçon long = long johns, long underwear)

My Friend Caouette

Is sulking

What’s the matter with Caouette? (Cacahuète = peanut)

Miss Gibi

Treats me like a fool

What’s the matter with Gibi (cagibi = boxroom)

My friend Outchou

Thows stones at me

What’s the matter with Outchou (caoutchouc = rubber)

Miss Binet

Is run down

What’s the matter with Binet (cabinets = the toilet - literally: the cabin/cubicle)

Little Member

Throws rocks at me

What’s the matter with Member (camembert)

Miss Lamar

Is sick of me

What’s the matter with Lamar (calamar = squid)

My Friend Caouette

Is sulking

What’s the matter with Caouette? (Cacahuète = peanut)

Miss Ramba

Doesn’t want me to see her anymore

What’s the matter with Ramba (caramba!)

Mr Nasson

Gives me the stick

What’s the matter with Nasson (canasson = horse/old nag)

Miss Nassucre

Treats me like an arsehole

What’s the matter with Nassucre (canne à sucre = sugarcane)

• Artist:Serge Gainsbourg