Ripping through a very 2024 cover of the French Revolutionary tuneAh!
Ca Irawith some assistance from opera singer Marina Viotti, Gojira suddenly made the event very current.
Or as Tirico said: The show gets off to a rousing start.

The view Friday from the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics' Opening CeremonyFrancois-Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images
Unfortunately, after that, the whole thing ran out of gas at least on the small screen.
Sadly, in what could have been the biggest show on Earth, many of those opportunities were missed.
Then again, with queries like Is she happy that you guys are here?

Celine Dionon Friday in ParisGetty Images
the Gin and Juice rapper wasnt exactly bringing his beloved droll wit to liven up the occasion.
Maybe Snoop was just spent.
Maybe Paris will heed that for the Closing Ceremony on August 11.
Nous ne pouvons que prier.