Langue de bois
Les soeurs Boulay Lyrics

The lyrics to "Langue de bois" by Les sœurs Boulay depict a person who has been hurt and is trying to protect themselves from further pain by remaining silent. The repetition of phrases like "I’m quiet I’m easy" and "J’voudrais pas déranger" (I don’t want to bother) suggests a desire to avoid confrontation and maintain a facade of compliance. Despite their heart being broken, they continue to express gratitude and apologize, possibly indicating a tendency to blame themselves or take on the burden of others' actions.

The metaphor of a "langue de bois" (wooden tongue) represents the person's difficulty in expressing their true emotions and standing up for themselves. They desperately want to scream and release their pent-up frustrations, but feel as though their words are trapped behind a locked door. The line "Je la tourne cent fois, Si l’cadenas peut sauter, Vous allez y goûter" (I turn it a hundred times, If the lock can jump, You will taste it) suggests a mounting determination to break free from this silence and make their voice heard.

Overall, "Langue de bois" captures the internal struggle of someone who is torn between their desire to assert themselves and their fear of causing further harm or conflict. It highlights the importance of finding a balance between speaking up and holding back, as well as the potential consequences of suppressing one's true feelings.