Viborg
Julien Doré Lyrics

Barcelone Ophéline qui vient me griffer la bouche
Refers to a woman named Ophéline, probably from Barcelona, who left a lasting mark on the singer. Her memory continues to haunt him, making it difficult to forget or move on.

La brésilienne en vitrine à qui je parle de nous
The singer talks to a Brazilian woman who he sees in a display window. He probably shared some personal information about his past relationship with her.

Oh, je payerai pour te revoir
The singer expresses his deep longing to see the woman again, probably to get some closure or to reconnect with her.

Dans cette chambre rouge
The singer probably shared some intimate moments with the woman in a red room.

Le désert se souligne, sous tes pommettes bouge
The woman's facial expressions animatedly show that she is from the desert, drawing the singer's attention and fascination.

Un faucon éponyme de la terre des peaux-rouges
The woman resembles a falcon, a bird associated with Indigenous Americans.

Moi je payerai pour te revoir
Reiteration of the singer's desire to see the woman again.

Pour te parler de nous
The singer wants to revisit the past relationship, discuss the memories, and make sense of what went wrong.

Viens
The singer calls out to the woman.

Je m'envole
The singer is figuratively flying or escaping from reality.

Le soleil s'étonne
The sun is surprised, shining unusually for that time of day.

Entre Viborg et Rome
Refers to the geographical distance the singer has put between himself and his past relationship, with Viborg probably representing a northern European location.

Nous prierons demain
The singer and the woman will pray tomorrow, probably for forgiveness or a second chance.

Si le ciel nous pardonne
The success of their prayer depends on whether the heavens forgive them.

Un niqab, un gris spleen puis tes reins sous la douche
The singer is experiencing a range of emotions, perhaps including sadness and frustration. He recalls intimate moments with the woman in the shower.

Un Tokyo héroïne qui se souvient de nous
The singer reminisces about a heroine in Tokyo who probably remembers him and the woman.

Moi je payerai pour te revoir
Reiteration of the singer's desire to see the woman again.

Ysée noire, robe rouge
Refers to a woman named Ysée wearing a black dress and red robe. It's not clear how she fits into the story.

Et à la fin crevons
The singer seems to accept the inevitability of death.

Crevons d'être trop riches
We might die from having too much wealth or material possessions.

Crevons d'être top gras
We might die from having too much food or being overweight.

Crevons d'être trop cons
We might die from being too foolish or naive.

Pour que Viborg nous dise
The singer wants to hear Viborg (a person or place) tell them something that would make their lives worthwhile.

Nous dise d'être aimés
The singer wants to hear Viborg tell them that they are loved.

Nous dise qu'on existe
The singer wants to hear Viborg acknowledge their existence and identity.

Mais comme on s'est retenu
The singer realizes that they have held back and not been true to themselves, which might have affected their relationship with the woman.

Viens
The singer calls out to the woman once again.

Je m'envole
Reiteration of the singer's desire to escape and start anew.