Je me tutoie
Jim Corcoran Lyrics

The song "Je me tutoie" by Jim Corcoran depicts the inner turmoil of a person who is torn between addressing themselves as "tu" (informal) or "vous" (formal) when thinking or speaking about themselves. The opening line "Je me tutoie depuis déjà longtemps" (I've been addressing myself as 'tu' for a long time) sets the tone for the song where the singer has become comfortable using the informal pronoun to refer to themselves. However, this comfort soon turns into tiredness as the singer becomes "fatigued" with themselves and dreams of addressing a second person as a formal "vous."

The use of pronouns in the song reflects the French language's social etiquette when addressing someone formally using "vous." But, when addressing someone informally, it is customary to use "tu." The singer's inner-dialogue indicates that they feel confused, and the use of pronouns illustrates their uncertainty. The confusion intensifies as the singer thinks about "nous trait d'union" (the hyphen between us), and it disturbs their sleep, causing them to fall back to sleep by addressing themselves as "tu" again.

The song's lyrics portray the singer's inner turbulence as they grapple with their identity and relationship with themselves, creating an interesting exploration of French language and social norms. Moreover, the easy listening music genre of the song contributes to the song's laid-back vibe while also allowing the listener to focus on the song's lyrics.