The song "Qwerty" by Gaël Faye tells the story of a young professional who dreams of leaving his routine life in France to go to London and make his fortune. He envisions a life in the City, working in finance and marketing, but deep down, he wants to live a different life, away from the office grind and pursue his passion for the arts. The protagonist, referred to as JCD (Jeune Cadre Dynamique), is motivated to work for ten years, saving enough money to eventually escape the corporate world. He believes that even if he fails, he will have his backup plan of a BAC+5 degree and ten years of work experience to fall back on. However, as time goes on, he becomes disillusioned with his job. He realizes that the corporate world is full of office politics, secrecy, and competition for promotions and bonuses. He feels trapped, wearing a mask required by the business world to fit in and stay competitive. The song also explores the protagonist's relationship with his father, who warned him about cynicism and encouraged him to follow his ideals. The father's words echo in his mind as he contemplates his current situation and the dreams he had as a child to become an artist. The lyrics depict the protagonist's longing for change, his fantasies of winning the lottery, and his desire to break free from the monotonous routine. In the end, he decides to take a leap of faith, leaving his job and pursuing his true passion as a pianist in Paris. The title "Qwerty" refers to the keyboard layout commonly used on typewriters and computer keyboards. It symbolizes the connectivity and communication that the protagonist experiences in his daily work life but also serves as a metaphor for the limitations and routine he longs to break free from.
