When the chant "This is our home" rings out, it's a territorial assertion that resounds. "This is our home" proclaims Parisian sovereignty over the Parc des Princes and affirms that opponents are intruders in enemy territory.
Chanted at home matches, this Parisian PSG chant marks the territory in a visceral way. Discover how this simple chant transforms every match at the Parc des Princes into a defense of the home ground.
The declaration of territorial ownership
"This is our home," asserts a symbolic property owner at the Parc des Princes . It's not just a neutral stadium where a match takes place, it's OUR home, our territory, our private domain.
This appropriation psychologically transforms the space. The fans are not spectators in a public place; they are owners in their own home. This feeling of belonging creates confidence and assurance.
Opponents as intruders
If we are on our own turf, then our opponents are intruders, invaders . They were not invited, they are not welcome. Their presence is a violation of our territory that must be repelled.
This logic of intrusion justifies the vocal hostility. One doesn't shout at respected visitors, one repels illegitimate invaders. The match becomes a reconquest of temporarily occupied territory.
Lyrics to "This is our home"
Words :
We are at home.
We are at home.
We are, we are,
We are at home!
Listen to "We Are at Home"
We're at home - PSG
Simplicity as strength
Four words repeated endlessly: the simplicity of the chant is its power . No need for complex verses, just this martial affirmation repeated until it becomes saturated.
This hypnotic repetition anchors the message in people's minds. After 50 repetitions, there is no longer any doubt: yes, we are home. The statement becomes truth through the power of repetition.
Psychological bullying
Hearing 47,000 people chanting "This is our home" creates enormous psychological pressure on the visiting team. The message is clear: you are in hostile territory, you don't belong here.
This intimidation works particularly well on young players discovering the Park. They viscerally realize that they are playing on enemy territory, that tens of thousands of people want to see them fail.
The feeling of safety at home
For the Parisian players, hearing "We are at home" creates a feeling of security and confidence . They are playing at home, in their own house, protected by their fans.
This psychological confidence often translates into better performances. Statistics show that most teams, including PSG, win significantly more at home. The "at home" factor partly explains this difference.
A universal football anthem
"We are at home" exists in all French and European stadiums. It is a universal football chant , translated into every language, chanted on every continent.
This universality proves its psychological effectiveness. Everywhere, fans have understood that asserting their territorial ownership creates an advantage. Football is also a symbolic war of territory.
The transmission of a sense of territory
For a child, chanting "This is our home" in the park teaches them the meaning of territorial belonging . They learn that certain places symbolically belong to us, that we can claim them as ours.
This territorial education goes beyond football. The child understands that one can legitimately appropriate collective spaces, that one has the right to say "at home" for places shared with one's community.
The Park as an extension of the home
By saying "at home," the fans make the Parc des Princes an extension of their personal home . The stadium becomes a collective home, a place where they feel as comfortable as in their living room.
This familiarity explains the behavior: people sing without restraint, express their emotions loudly, and act as if they own the place. The Park is not a formal public space; it's our living room extended to 47,000 people.
FAQ – We are at home
What does "at our place" mean in the Park?
“This is our home,” affirms a symbolic property of the Parc des Princes. It’s not a neutral stadium; it’s OUR home, our territory, our private domain. This appropriation psychologically transforms the space: the supporters are owners in their own home, creating trust and security.
How does this chant affect the opponents?
If we're at home, then the opponents are intruders, unwelcome invaders. Hearing 47,000 people chanting that creates enormous psychological pressure. The visiting players realize viscerally that they are playing in hostile territory where tens of thousands want to see them fail.
Why is this song so simple?
Four words repeated endlessly: simplicity is its power. After 50 repetitions, there's no doubt: we're home. The statement becomes truth through the force of hypnotic repetition. No need for complex verses, just this martial declaration.
What feeling does it create for the Parisian players?
For the Parisian players, hearing "We're at home" creates a feeling of security and confidence. They play at home, in their own stadium, protected by their fans. This psychological reassurance translates into better performances, explaining why PSG wins significantly more at home.