Emmène-moi
Gildor Roy Lyrics

The lyrics of Gildor Roy’s “Emmène-Moi” speak of the fierce longing of the singer towards their beloved. The first stanza paints a picture of the singer as a “cowboy de pacotille,” hinting at a feeling of inauthenticity or lack of realness. However, the singer’s attention is fully captured by the shining eyes of their beloved, to the point that they only see clearly when their heart soars with love. The second stanza delves into the sharp pain that the singer feels when they are separated from their beloved. The pain is so intense that it feels like a powerful train that pierces through the singer’s heart and severs the connection between the two. The last lines of the stanza show that the singer’s desire is drowned in this pain.

The chorus of the song is the most emotive part, where the singer pleads to be taken by their loved one to wherever they may be going. The singer is lost and feels unable to continue without their beloved close by. They offer themselves fully, giving themselves to be taken and held close. The verse that follows speaks of the singer’s doubts and fears. They are unsure if their desire to be with their beloved is a nightmare or their darkest sin. Their world is gray without their loved one, and they are terrified of realizing that their beloved is no longer with them. However, the last line, “Toutes ces barres de métal/Nous ne feront pas mal,” offers a glimmer of hope as it suggests that physical barriers cannot hurt their love.