Le sexe des anges
Alfa Rococo Lyrics

"Le sexe des anges" by Alfa Rococo is a poetic exploration of the human condition of love and its precarious nature. The song contemplates how human beings can be both capable of soaring to great heights and being weighed down by their own emotions. The opening lyrics, "On pourrait toucher le ciel en quelques battements d’ailes, sans que rien ne nous sépare" (We could touch the sky in just a few beats of our wings, without anything separating us), suggest the potential for great love and connection, but the following lines, "Mais nos deux cœurs se terrent aux confins de l’univers et n’arrivent plus à se voir"(But our two hearts hide at the far reaches of the universe and can no longer see each other), introduce the theme of separation and distance.

The song then explores the ways in which we struggle to understand and communicate our feelings to one another, with the chorus asking, "Qui connaît le sexe des anges?" (Who knows the sex of angels?). This line suggests that just as the nature of angels and their gender is unknown, so too are the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The second verse contains the lines, "Comment deux âmes si belles peuvent porter autant de fiel" (How can two such beautiful souls carry so much bitterness), which highlight the paradox that love can bring both beauty and pain.

Overall, "Le sexe des anges" is a poignant reflection on the nature of love, and the difficulties we face in navigating it. The song suggests that while we have the potential to reach great heights, our emotions and the intricacies of human relationships can often hold us back.