“Zwou Bulle Mokka” is about escaping an ordinary and boring routine and enjoying life to the fullest. The singer describes warm tropical nights, dancing, cocktails and the excitement of partying. The title refers to two scoops of mocha ice cream, but the phrase also has a cheeky double meaning. This playful ambiguity is an important part of the song’s humor.

The song became so well known in Luxembourg because the song is strongly associated with carnival, parties and Fausti. The song was released in 1995 and became a real sing-along that is known by several generations. Its cheerful melody and humorous lyrics make it easy for people to sing and dance along. Fausti, whose real name was Faustino Cima, was one of Luxembourg’s best-known entertainers. He performed on stage for many years and used his music to make people laugh and dance. As a result, “Zwou Bulle Mokka” is not only a well-known song, but has also become part of Luxembourg’s festive culture.

The song is a traditional Luxembourgish song about two ice cream scoops of the mokka flavour. It is often referred to when we ask for ice cream in a funny way.

My name is Julien Stamerra. I am 26 years old, played football at the student football club Drienerlo, and am currently pursuing my Master's in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente. I speak fluently four languages: German, French, English and Luxembourgisch. We learn these at school in Luxembourg.