Amour absinthe
Anik Jean Lyrics

The song "Amour absinthe" by Anik Jean is an emotional and longing depiction of a person's struggle with love. The lyrics suggest a feeling of weakness and uncertainty on the brink of a figurative cratá¨re. Amidst this turmoil, the person begs for love to heal them while simultaneously refusing to be near it. The idea of diving their soul into love, being drowned by it, suggests the struggle between desire and fear of vulnerability. The line "amour, quand je te rebois" suggests that after time and perhaps heartbreak, love can be consumed again, though the question remains if it will stay within them.

The repetition of "I want you, en moi" at the end of the song highlights a yearning for the love that causes both pain and pleasure. The concept of the green fairy absinthe as an analogy for love is also interesting as absinthe has a reputation for being a drug that can cause hallucinations and insight. The comparison suggests that love can be just as strong and intoxicating. The song captures the complex emotions that come with trying to make sense of love, sometimes feeling suffocated and overwhelmed, while at other times profoundly needing it.