Story Behind The Song
The poem was written as encouragement for risk taking when the future is unknown -- I put it to music and gave it an energetic feel.
Song Description
Risk taking in life has been compared to playing poker -- we don't know the outcome, and we have to go all in, to succeed.
| Song Length |
2:36 |
Genre |
Pop - Europop, Latin - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Restless |
Subject |
Courage, Judgement |
| Similar Artists |
K.D. Lang, Carole King |
Language |
French |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Poker, Poker
Chorus: Poker, poker
Tu joues ton Coup de Poker
Les risques, les risques
Tu les prends maintenant
La raison, Tais-toi
La sagesse n'a pas
La dimension de ta folie
Qui n'ose, n'a rien
Tu fonces, ou bien
Le plafond te retient
Hesitation? Reflexion?
Coup de poing sur la table
Balayer l'impossible
Mets ton courage, le Ciel t'aidera
Ne sois pas sage, ou t'en creveras
Que ton message soit: va
Ni les frileux, ni les chagrins,
Ne ferment tes yeux, bloquent tes mains
Va le front haut et joue ta peau
Paroles par C. Rousseau (SACEM)
Musique par K. Tieger (ASCAP)
© 2002 Vox Tigris Publishing
Poker, Poker (translation)
Poker, poker:
Poker's the game that you play.
It's risky, it's risky;
Try to have your way.
Voice of reason; let it go.
No place for wisdom -- it's fortune's foe.
Nothing ventured; nothing gained.
Dig down deep or by the limit be restrained.
Dare you hesitate?
Should you reflect?
Bang your fist on the table,
What's lost, you must forget...
Help from above, if you are brave
You'll surely fold, if you behave.
Just let your motto be... Go!
No second thoughts; no regrets.
Eyes open, guard your cards; place your bets.
Hold your head high and play for all you're worth!
Words by Catherine Rousseau
Music by Kari Tieger
© 2002 Vox Tigris Publishing