10 mètres carrés
Gecko 5 Lyrics

The lyrics of "10 mètres carrés" by Gecko 5 describe the desolate and hopeless life of a person named Ben who is trapped in a ten square meter space. Ben's self-esteem is at an all-time low and he is exhausted from simply surviving in such a confined space. The song highlights the sense of isolation and loneliness that accompanies being locked up and the loss of inspiration and aspirations that follow. The profound despair in Ben's situation is further emphasized by the fact that his dreams are now dead and buried, and he is left with only a handful of desires to cling to for hope.

The chorus "Une vie sous scellés, Dans 10 mètres carré, Une chute libre vers la misère" (A life under lock and key, In ten square meters, A free fall towards misery) reinforces the idea that Ben is trapped and has no control over his life. The line "Son amour propre ravagé" (His self-love destroyed) hints at the psychological toll that Ben's confinement has taken on him. He seeks solace in a virtual world where his online friends are but in reality, he is desperately trying to cope with a bleak future.

The song's dark theme addresses the issue of solitary confinement and its effect on inmates. Gecko 5 uses evocative metaphors and imagery to capture the anguish and helplessness of those captive in a small space. The song not only explores the physical limitations of incarceration but also the psychological strains that it imposes.