Hobbies
La Descente Du Coude Lyrics

The song "Hobbies" by La Descente Du Coude speaks about the value of personal interests and the struggle to balance them with societal expectations. The lyrics suggest that the singer has many hobbies that they enjoy, but these hobbies do not necessarily align with what society deems important. The line "Mon CV est une page trouée" ("My resume is a page full of holes") implies that the singer's hobbies are not traditionally viewed as "useful" by employers or society at large.

The verses also speak to the idea of escapism and seeking refuge in one's hobbies. Lines like "J’me cache dans des cratères / Des évasions lunaires / En orbite autour des critères / De sélection" ("I hide in craters / Lunar escape / Orbiting around the criteria / Of selection") suggest that participating in hobbies allows the singer to escape from societal pressures and expectations. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer is "En orbite ou bien hors d’ordre / Je suis à l’ordinaire / Dans l’opprobre / Je roule ma boule dans le dalot..." ("In orbit or out of order / I am ordinary / In disgrace / I roll my ball in the gutter..."), emphasizing the feeling of being an outsider or out of step with the rest of society.

The song also takes on a more personal, introspective tone in the second half of the second verse, with lines like "Je sécrète en secret / Des souhaits muets / Me confie au silence / Qui panse" ("I secretively secrete / Silent wishes / Trust in the silence / That heals"). This suggests that the singer's hobbies and interests are a means of self-expression and therapy, and may be an intrinsic part of their identity.