Quand La Bouteille Est Vide
Jean-Jacques Goldman Lyrics


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Quand la bouteille est vide
Je craque une allumette
Et la bouteille vide
Se remplit de lumière




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jean-Jacques Goldman's song Quand La Bouteille Est Vide describe a melancholic state of mind where the singer finds comfort in the darkness and emptiness surrounding him. He mentions lighting a match when the bottle is empty, and the empty bottle fills up with light. This metaphor symbolizes that even in the darkest moments, there is a glimmer of hope and positivity that exists within us. The song's melancholic tone is emphasized through the use of piano and violin in the melody.


The lyrics also touch upon the emptiness and hollowness that often accompanies us, especially when we are emotionally vulnerable. The singer seems to be seeking refuge in empty bottles, and yet, he finds solace in the light that fills them when he strikes a match. The final line of the song - "Et la bouteille vide se remplit de lumière" (And the empty bottle fills up with light) conveys the idea that even our hollow and empty selves can eventually fill up with light, hope and positivity.


Line by Line Meaning

Quand la bouteille est vide
When the bottle is empty


Je craque une allumette
I strike a match


Et la bouteille vide
And the empty bottle


Se remplit de lumière
Is filled with light




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