Les sœurs Boulay (Mélanie Boulay and Stéphanie Boulay), from Gaspésie, Queb… Read Full Bio ↴Les sœurs Boulay (Mélanie Boulay and Stéphanie Boulay), from Gaspésie, Quebec, grew up in a musical family and began their training at young ages.
For several years they toured, both solo and together, as choir members before they decided to team up as a duo. After this decision, things took off quickly with an EP in February 2012 and winning awards at the Francouvertes.

Since then they have performed at various festivals and won other prestigious awards, like the "best new artist" at the GAMIQ's.

Their album, "Le Poids des Confettis", was released in March of 2013 and quickly gained popularity and awards, including "Revelation of the year" and "Best folk album" along with several other nominations.

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JUS DE BOUSSOLE
Les soeurs Boulay Lyrics

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Hier, je serai sincère
Demain, je t'ai voulu
Mais ton corps était perdu
Au large

Passe par la ruelle
J'ai condamné la fenêtre
À force de peut-être

On se lasse

Mais je te souhaite
De déposer ta tête folle
Dans le jus
De boussole

Merci, mais laisse faire
Et reprends tes avances
J'ai décoré ton absence
D'espace

Et je garde ma colère
Pour de meilleures batailles
Le vent qui te travaille
Me gâche

Et je te souhaite
De déposer ta tête folle
Dans le jus
De boussole

Fuis-moi je te suis-moi
Je te fuis-moi je te tue
Prévisible et prévu
Depuis le départ

Maintenant, soyons sincères
Hier, je t'ai voulu

Mais ton pôle ne m'attire plus
Dommage

Overall Meaning

The song "Jus de boussole" by Les soeurs Boulay is about a relationship that has lost its way. The singer, who is singing to their partner, is being honest about their feelings. They confess that yesterday they wanted them, but today their body is lost at sea. The singer tells their partner to pass through the alleyway, even though they have sealed the window. The singer confesses their frustration in never knowing if they will reunite or separate.

The singer then wishes for their partner to find peace and direction amidst the chaos of their relationship, in the 'jus de boussole.' This phrase can be translated to 'the juice of the compass,' which can be interpreted as seeking direction and guidance. The singer has decorated the absence of their partner with space, and they hold onto their anger for more significant battles. The final lines reveal that the singer's attraction to their partner has faded, but it is a shame because they long for the passion they once shared.

Line by Line Meaning

Hier, je serai sincère
Yesterday, I was honest.

Demain, je t'ai voulu
Tomorrow, I want you.

Mais ton corps était perdu
But your body was lost.

Au large
Adrift.

Passe par la ruelle
Go through the alleyway.

J'ai condamné la fenêtre
I've condemned the window.

À force de peut-être
By the force of maybe.

On se lasse
We get tired.

Mais je te souhaite
But I wish for you.

De déposer ta tête folle
To lay down your crazy head.

Dans le jus
In the juice.