Silhouette
Gjon's tears Lyrics

The song "Silhouette" by Gjon's Tears is a powerful and emotional reflection on the struggles and challenges of life. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and strong language, painting a picture of violence and destruction contrasting with the resilience and hope of the human spirit.

The opening lines, "Jours de sang / Violents ravages / Marche au loin devant / Enraciner d′autres paysages," describe a time of bloodshed and destruction, but the singer encourages the listener, a child who crosses borders and leaves a lasting impression on those who witness their journey. "Sous les tremblements / Nos yeux ont gravé ta silhouette" speaks to the powerful impact this child has on those around them, even in the midst of chaos and despair.

The chorus, with its repetition of "Espère encore / Et rêve encore" ("Hope again / And dream again"), serves as a powerful reminder that even when life is difficult and full of pain, there is always hope and the possibility of a better tomorrow. The line "Espère, oui, mais pars-ars-ars" ("Yes, hope, but leave-leave-leave") also acknowledges the reality that sometimes, to achieve one's dreams, one must leave behind the past and move on to new horizons.

In the second half of the song, the emphasis shifts to those left behind, who try to keep the memory of the child alive even as time passes and the world changes. "L'hiver glace / Nous sommes ceux qui restent / Pour garder la trace / Et les silences de ta silhouette" ("The winter freezes / We are the ones who remain / To keep your memory alive / And the silence of your silhouette"). The final line is particularly haunting, as it speaks to the idea that even though we may move on with our lives, the memory of those we have lost will always be with us.