Respect

Alliance Ethnik

About Respect

"Respect" is a 1995 song recorded by French hip hop act Alliance Ethnik. It was the first single from his album Respect, and was released on January 1995. It achieved success in several countries, including France and Belgium where it was a top three hit. The song was Alliance Ethnik's biggest hit to date and can be deemed as its signature song.


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RESPECT

L'al-liance se-ra tell'-ment fun-ky
Vi-nia et Mel-kia make it fun-ky
L'es-prit de l'al-liance est fun-ky

1. Oui le su-jet est ou-vert de ma-nière claire
au-cune am-bi-guï-té nos rap-ports sont sin-cères oui
c'est clair je vous parle de res-pect
et je vous parle de cette va-leur qui se perd en ef-fet !

Come back on a fun-ky track
Once we start no turn-ing back
Feel the groove and you will move
to this all night long
Don't you learn you start to go
Once you grow you start to know
Res-pect your-self and the rest will flow

Refrain

Res-pect your-self res-pect the funk
Res-pect the la-dies
Res-pect your-self
res-pect the funk
Res-pect your-self
res-pect the funk
Res-pect the la-dies
Res-pect your-self
res-pect the funk

2. Je veux du res-pect pour le
bang bang boo-gie boo-gie hoo-gie hoo-gie ah ah
Res-pecte l'an-cienne é-cole et sa des-cen-dance
La nou-velle é-cole a be-soin de cette pré-sence en France
Le break est ou-bli-é et le rap est com-mer-cia-li-sé
Le Ma-gic in the move
Find your-self in-side the grove
Music's what real-ly

Refrain

Res-pect your-self
res-pect-the funk
Res-pect the la-dies
Res-pect your-self
res-pect the funk

3. Je suis down a-vec le mi-a
mais chez nous c'est la pe-ta
qui a com-blé ces an-nées-là
Le res-pect touch' aus-si les D J's ha
qui nous ont fait ha et nous font dan-ser ha oh

L'alliance sur un tempo funky
Vinia et Mel. K make a funky
L'esprit de l'alliance est funky

1. Oui le sujet est ouvert de manière claire,
Aucune ambiguïté, nos rapports sont sincères,
Oui, c'est clair, je vous parle de respect
Et je vous parle de cette valeur qui se perd en effet.

Han, le monde moderne dissout les vraies valeurs,
C'est, han, là qu'il y a de quoi avoir le c?ur en mille
Mille morceaux, car les villes villes aussi Joe,
Sont touchées par le manque de respect.

Come back on a funky track,
Once we stand no turning back
Feel the groove and you will move to this
All night long
When you learn you start to grow
When you grow you start to know
Respect yourself and the rest will flow

Refrain
Respect yourself
Respect the funk
Respect the ladies
Respect yourself
Respect the funk
(2 fois)

2. Je veux du respect pour le
Bang bang boogie Hoggie Hoggie ha ha
Respecte l'ancienne école et sa descendance,
La nouvelle école a besoin de cette présence en France
Le break est oublié et le rap est commercialisé,
Le tag disparaît et le graff ressurgit
Dans les galeries d'A.R.T. spécialisées.
Malgré tout ça, des acharnés demeurent dans chaque spécialité.
Paix res-paix.
Aussi à tous les funky de la planète, mais quand je dis funky,
Pensez plus au comportement qu'à l'esthétique et tout le vent,
Oui, le funky est un état d'esprit, sachez que l'oriental number ouah
En fait partie

Magie in the move, find yourself inside the groove
Music's what we really come here for

Refrain
Respect yourself
Respect the funk
Respect the ladies
Respect yourself
Respect the funk
(2 fois)

3. Je suis down avec le mia, mais, chez nous c'est la peta
Qui a comblé ces années-là,
Le respect touche aussi les dj's, han, qui nous ont fait, han,
et nous font danser, han,
Oh oh yes it's good to be a king
Oh yes it's good to be a queen
Respect yourself and the rest will flow
Le diamant voyage sur le sillon
Car le diamant voyage sur le sillon en kilométrage illimité,
Et transmet le son en l'empêchant d'évoluer,
Mais pirates dans le domaine, nous sommes restés,
La vie a fait qu'il n'y a aucune reconnaissance
Pour le rôle du vynil,
Je passe comme dit NAS
Life is a bitch and then you die
Voilà

Refrain ad lib. to fade

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Alliance Ethnik

Alliance Ethnik was a 1990s French hip hop group. It was composed of five members from different origins, but all French; Algeria, Congo, Italy, and France. more »

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Written by: MICKAEL DARMON, FABRICE HENRI, KAMEL HOUAIRI, VINIA MOJICA, NICOLAS VADON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Introduction
"Respect" is a popular song by the French hip-hop band, Alliance Ethnik.
Release Year
The song was released in 1995 and became a huge hit.
Album Information
"Respect" is the leading single from their debut album named "Simple & Funky".
Chart Performance
It reached number one on the French Singles Chart and stayed there for ten weeks, becoming one of the best-selling singles of the year in France.
Other Performers
The song features backing vocals by Vinia Mojica, an American singer known for her collaborations with prominent hip hop artists.
Music Style
The group is largely associated with the French touch music wave. "Respect" blends hip hop with elements of funk and disco.
Music Video
The music video for "Respect" was designed with vibrant color themes and lively dance sequences, reflecting Alliance Ethnik's energetic performance style.
Band's Background
Alliance Ethnik was a 1990s French hip-hop group composed of five members of different origins, which their name reflects.
Other Collaborations
The group has also collaborated with significant hip hop artists like Common, Youssou N'Dour, and Biz Markie.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Respect" reflect messages of unity, multiculturalism, and respect for individuality, aligned with the band's diverse background and their vision for societal harmony.

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