Soleil
Francoise Hardy & Alain Souchon Lyrics

The lyrics of "Soleil" by Francoise Hardy and Alain Souchon are an introspective commentary on jealousy and desire. The first verse sets the scene with a reference to Monet's famous painting "Impression, soleil levant" and describes the changing colors of the cathedral of Rouen and the iconic landmarks of Paris and Marrakech. These majestic places are juxtaposed with lyrics that convey feelings of being envious of the sun. This jealousy is explored further in the subsequent verses, where it becomes apparent that the subject of the singer's envy is a woman named Laura.

In the second verse, the lyrics take a turn toward the personal, with the mention of superficial physical characteristics, such as "bimbos toc" and "girls beautiful." The mention of "Black Block and Nobel prizes" alludes to the idea of power and influence, much like the reference to Louis XIV, the Sun King. The singer admits that he shares in the same possessive tendencies as the other subjects of the song, with Laura being an object of desire that he constantly longs for.

As the song progresses, the perspective shifts to that of an outsider - someone who waits in the hallway for Laura's attention while the sun, falsely loyal, sneaks in through the window to bask in her warmth. The repeated phrase "jaloux du soleil" throughout the song encapsulates the theme of jealousy, an emotion that is both powerful and omnipresent.