Comment Fais-Tu Pour Dormir
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics

In "Comment Fais-Tu Pour Dormir", Eddy Mitchell sings about a complicated relationship, in which he is unsure of his place and constantly questioning the actions of his partner. The song opens with "Tu doutes de tout mais tu t’étones de rien" which translates to "You doubt everything but you're not surprised by anything", highlighting a sense of distrust and skepticism towards the world around the singer's partner. The line "Tes yeux sont secs quand tu pleures" means "Your eyes are dry when you cry", potentially indicating that the partner is emotionally closed off.

Mitchell goes on to describe how the partner's fear of intimacy and trust impacts their relationship: "T'as pas confiance en l’être humain, qu’je suis" translates to "You don't trust the human being that I am". He also reveals that he feels used, as he lyrics "T'as fait de moi le faux témoin d'ta vie, et j'mens pour tuer le temps" mean "You made me the false witness of your life, and I lie to kill time". The chorus repeats the question "Comment fais-tu pour dormir?" which translates to "How do you sleep?", emphasizing how the singer is left feeling emotionally drained and questioning how his partner could live with themselves.

Throughout the song, Mitchell reflects on the complexity of the relationship and how difficult it is to understand his partner's actions. He sings "Je cherche souvent le pourquoi du comment" which means "I often search for the why of how", indicating that he is struggling to comprehend the reasons behind his partner's behavior.

Overall, the lyrics of "Comment Fais-Tu Pour Dormir" highlight the challenges and pain involved in a relationship where trust and intimacy are lacking.