She recorded her first album Salle des pas perdus in 2002 while studying history at university.
Mais pourtant
Coralie Clément Lyrics
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Tu dis souvent "tout baigne, tout baigne" mais pourtant...
Tu m'as mis dans des galères, sans même fournir la petite cuillère
Tu dis souvent "tout roule, tout roule" mais pourtant...
Un soir, tu t'endors, au matin, quand tu ouvres les yeux
Autour de toi, il n'y a rien que ce vide qui te ressemble un peu.
Tu pensais avoir conquis les affaires, les amours, la vie
Tu dis souvent "je touche du bois" mais pourtant...
Tu voulais une paire d'enfants pour mieux t'en plaindre sur le divan
Tu dis souvent "je croise les doigts" mais pourtant...
Un soir, tu t'endors, au matin, quand tu ouvres les yeux
Autour de toi, il n'y a rien que ce vide qui te ressemble un peu.
Mais pourtant... Pourtant, pourtant.
The lyrics of Coralie Clément's song "Mais pourtant" talk about a person who is living life according to the expectations of their father and has closed their eyes to anything that doesn't fit into that narrow worldview. The person seems to be outwardly optimistic, constantly repeating the phrases "tout baigne" (everything is fine) and "tout roule" (everything is rolling), but deep down, they are struggling. The person has caused some trouble for the singer, yet they seem to think that everything will work out because they've always been lucky. The person wants children and thinks they will help them complain more effectively, yet they still hope for a good outcome.
The phrase "Mais pourtant" (but still) serves as a refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the contradiction between the person's outward positivity and their inner turmoil. The lyrics suggest that the person has been living life on autopilot and hasn't really thought about what they truly want. They have achieved certain goals like success in business and relationships, but these achievements have not brought them happiness. Instead, they are faced with a sense of emptiness and a feeling that something is missing.
Overall, the song "Mais pourtant" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of living a life that is out of alignment with one's true desires and values. It encourages listeners to take a step back and reflect on whether they are truly happy and fulfilled with the path they are on.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu fais comme te dit ton père et sur les yeux, tu as des œillères.
You blindly follow your father's advice and refuse to see the truth.
Tu dis souvent "tout baigne, tout baigne" mais pourtant...
You often say everything is going well, but deep down you know something is wrong.
Tu m'as mis dans des galères, sans même fournir la petite cuillère
You put me in difficult situations without any support.
Tu dis souvent "tout roule, tout roule" mais pourtant...
You often say everything is rolling smoothly, but deep down you know it's not true.
Un soir, tu t'endors, au matin, quand tu ouvres les yeux
One night you fall asleep, and the next morning when you wake up...
Autour de toi, il n'y a rien que ce vide qui te ressemble un peu.
You find yourself surrounded by emptiness that reflects your own inner void.
Tu pensais avoir conquis les affaires, les amours, la vie
You thought you had everything figured out in business, love, and life.
Tu dis souvent "je touche du bois" mais pourtant...
You often say you're lucky, but deep down you fear your luck will run out.
Tu voulais une paire d'enfants pour mieux t'en plaindre sur le divan
You wanted children just so you could complain about them on the couch.
Tu dis souvent "je croise les doigts" mais pourtant...
You often say you're hopeful, but deep down you doubt things will turn out well.
Mais pourtant... Pourtant, pourtant.
But still... Nevertheless, however.
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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