The song "Ford Mustang" by Serge Gainsbourg is a playful and upbeat French pop song released in 1968 as part of Gainsbourg's album "Initials B.B." The lyrics describe a carefree and adventurous drive in a Ford Mustang car, with the lines "On s' fait des langues en Ford Mustang, Et bang!" translating to "We're making out in a Ford Mustang, And bang!" The song creates an atmosphere of excitement and freedom, as the character in the song drives around and kisses the trees on the left and right. The lines "Une barre de chocolat, Un Coca-Cola" and "Un recueil d'Edgard Poe, Un briquet Zippo" mention various items like a chocolate bar, a Coca-Cola drink, a collection of Edgar Allan Poe's work, and a Zippo lighter, which add to the sense of youthful enjoyment and indulgence. The repeated chorus lines reinforce the carefree nature of the drive, with "Mus" referring to the sound of the Ford Mustang engine, and "Tang" mimicking the sound of the impact of the car hitting the trees while playfully describing the act of kissing them. Overall, "Ford Mustang" is a light-hearted song that captures the spirit of youthful pleasure and adventure, depicting the joy of driving and experiencing life's simple pleasures.
