L'envol
Arkol Lyrics
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Non garantis conformes
De nos ailes atrophi?es
Notre envol annonc?
Il faudra qu'on apprenne
Cette jungle moderne
On y est
Les passagers du monde
Cette foule anonyme
Une froideur unanime
Il faudra qu'on apprenne
Le poison dans les veines
On est pr?s
The lyrics of Arkol's song L'envol speak about the struggles of growing up in a world that is fast-paced and unforgiving. The first few lines of the verse, "Nous les enfants du monde, Non garantis conformes, De nos ailes atrophiées, Notre envol annoncé" roughly translate to "We, the children of the world, are not guaranteed conformity. Our wings are stunted; our flight announced." This is a reference to the fact that every individual is unique and cannot be guaranteed to adhere to the expectations of the society they live in. The metaphor of stunted wings and announced flight also emphasizes the struggles and limitations one may face in their journey.
The second half of the verse, "Il faudra qu'on apprenne, Cette jungle moderne, On y est" translates to "We must learn to adapt to this modern jungle we find ourselves in." This is a call to action for individuals to recognize the necessity of learning and growing in an ever-changing world. The chorus, "Et autour de nous grondent, Les passagers du monde, Cette foule anonyme, Une froideur unanime, Il faudra qu'on apprenne, Le poison dans les veines, On est prês" roughly translates to "Around us, the passengers of the world grumble. This anonymous crowd is unanimously cold. We must learn to recognize the poison in our veins. We are ready." These lyrics further emphasize the idea that the world can be a harsh and unforgiving place, and it is important to learn to adapt and thrive in it.
Line by Line Meaning
Nous les enfants du monde
As inhabitants of this planet, we are all brothers and sisters, connected by our shared existence.
Non garantis conformes
Our uniqueness and individuality cannot be standardized or guaranteed.
De nos ailes atrophi?es
We have neglected and weakened our own potential and power.
Notre envol annonc?
Our collective potential and soaring aspirations remain a whisper of hope.
Il faudra qu'on apprenne
We must recognize our current limitations and strive to learn and grow with determination.
Cette jungle moderne
The complexities and challenges of our modern world can be overwhelming.
On y est
But we have arrived and must face them head on.
Et autour de nous grondent
The sounds of discontent and frustration from our fellow global citizens can be heard all around us.
Les passagers du monde
All of us are passengers on this journey of life, experiencing it together.
Cette foule anonyme
Despite our shared journey and struggles, we often feel alone in a sea of unfamiliar faces.
Une froideur unanime
The collective apathy and indifference towards each other can be chilling.
Le poison dans les veines
The negative and harmful influences of society can permeate our minds and bodies.
On est pr?s
But despite any obstacles, we are ready and capable of facing the challenges that lay ahead.
Contributed by Bentley P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.