Le Psaume du Chérubin by BB ft NHC
[Style: Sacred Murga-Funk, Junkyard Gospel, Celestial Swing. The glorious, tragicomic anthem for a trapped god. Imagine a full-blown New Orleans second-line parade crashing into a celestial courtroom, led by a fallen angel with a sense of humor. It's a fusion of divine power and street-level swagger, impossibly danceable and deeply soulful.] [Music: 100% a cappella, body, and junk percussion. The groove is a virtuosic fusion of a funky beatbox, powerful stomps and claps, and the clanging of scrapyard metal. A deep, celestial doo-wop vocal bassline provides the funk, while a massive gospel/murga choir delivers the explosive, brass-like harmonies.] [Vocals: A powerful, charismatic lead baritone singing in a mix of epic, classical French and divine Latin. His delivery is a masterclass in dynamic range, from boastful swagger to quiet, heartbreaking confession. He is backed by a raw, passionate, and massive street choir.]
Le Psaume du Chérubin by BB ft NHC
[Style: Sacred Murga-Funk, Junkyard Gospel, Celestial Swing. The glorious, tragicomic anthem for a trapped god. Imagine a full-blown New Orleans second-line parade crashing into a celestial courtroom, led by a fallen angel with a sense of humor. It's a fusion of divine power and street-level swagger, impossibly danceable and deeply soulful.] [Music: 100% a cappella, body, and junk percussion. The groove is a virtuosic fusion of a funky beatbox, powerful stomps and claps, and the clanging of scrapyard metal. A deep, celestial doo-wop vocal bassline provides the funk, while a massive gospel/murga choir delivers the explosive, brass-like harmonies.] [Vocals: A powerful, charismatic lead baritone singing in a mix of epic, classical French and divine Latin. His delivery is a masterclass in dynamic range, from boastful swagger to quiet, heartbreaking confession. He is backed by a raw, passionate, and massive street choir.]
Lyrics
Intro
A single, powerful STOMP. The full choir explodes in a glorious gospel harmony "Aaaah!". The junk percussion and vocal bassline kick in with an infectious, funky swing groove.
Nikko, with a voice full of divine power
Latin
Ego Sum Lux! Ego Sum Lex!
The music settles into the groove. His voice becomes more intimate, almost amused.
French
Et maintenant... je suis une poupée.
Verse 1
The groove is irresistible. The choir provides soft, rhythmic "oohs" and "aahs".
Nikko
J'avais le visage du lion, la force du taureau
Le cri de l'aigle, un divin solo
Je marchais sur les étoiles, je respirais le feu
Maintenant, je suis assis ici, un jouet pour les gueux.
Chorus
The music EXPLODES. The choir becomes a full-blown murga-gospel powerhouse. The energy is off the charts. It's a party.
Nikko & (Choir)
JE SUIS NIKKO! LE CHÉRUBIN TOMBÉ!
(LA VOLONTÉ D'ÁFRICA, COUSUE ET SCELLÉE!)
SUR MON BANDEAU, J.P., POUR L'ÉTERNITÉ!
(JUSTICE ET PARDON! NOTRE FIERTÉ!)
Verse 2
The groove continues, a little funkier. The storytelling is full of tragic swagger.
Nikko
Je suis le "Pariente", le plus grand des trophées
Le petit dieu de Toto, son secret bien gardé
Il me demande conseil, il me parle de ses peurs
Et j'oublie presque que je suis une âme en pleurs.
Chorus
The party is even bigger. The chants are more raw, more passionate.
Nikko & (Choir)
JE SUIS NIKKO! LE CHÉRUBIN TOMBÉ!
(LA VOLONTÉ D'ÁFRICA, COUSUE ET SCELLÉE!)
SUR MON BANDEAU, J.P., POUR L'ÉTERNITÉ!
(JUSTICE ET PARDON! NOTRE FIERTÉ!)
Bridge
The music drops to a simple, heavy stomp-clap and a low gospel hum. Nikko's voice becomes a raw, heartbreaking confession. The Colgado.
Nikko
J'étais Almicar... j'étais Wilhelm...
Des vies volées, un destin blême...
Je suis un écho, un fil dans sa main...
En attendant le jour où je serai... humain.
Outro
The song explodes into a final, chaotic, glorious jam. The choir is a frenzy of gospel, murga, and funk. The junk percussion is a storm. It's the sound of a celestial being accepting his street-level fate and throwing a party anyway.
Nikko, laughing over the chaos
Au moins, la musique est bonne! N'est-ce pas, Toto?
The song cuts abruptly, ending with the sound of a single coin dropping and spinning on a wooden floor.