Le jugement de Salem
ADX Lyrics

ADX's song "Le Jugement de Salem" talks about the infamous Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts during the late 1600s. The lyrics describe a village that is torn apart by the accusations of witchcraft and the ensuing hysteria. The first verse sets the scene of a village that is grieving and in chaos, with the devil himself being implicated in the dark deeds. The villagers decide that the only way to cleanse themselves is to judge and purify those who have been corrupted.

The second verse of the song refers to the religious beliefs that underpinned the witch trials. The lyrics mention the "Terre de croyance" which translates to "land of belief", and also "Terre de Dieu" which means "land of God". The song implies that religious fanaticism and intolerance played a significant role in the witch trials. The chorus of the song repeats the name "Salem" four times, while using different words to describe the events that occurred. "Nevrose" (neurosis), "l'éclat de la passion" (the glare of passion), "psychose" (psychosis), and "a perdu la raison" (lost reason) all describe the various states that the villagers and those accused of witchcraft were in.

The third verse of the song focuses on the injustice that was committed during the trials. The lyrics describe how the truth was ignored and how innocent women were accused and sentenced to harsh punishments. The final verse of the song is a lament for those who were lost during the trials. The "filles de Salem" (girls of Salem) are condemned to suffer and eventually die. The lyrics imply that their screams and cries will go unheard, and that they will disappear into the beyond.