Je Cours
Loïc Lantoine Lyrics

e voit, c'est pas bien
Je cours dans l'escalier, de haut en bas
Pour voir l Coureurs, coureurs et voleurs
Patriotes et traîne-savates,
Ils courent toujours après quelque chose ou quoi ?
Je cours comme eux, pour rien, pour des prunes
Pour ne pas arrêter mes jambes qui trébuchent
Je me cogne aux murs, aux portes, aux couloirs
Je cours, je cours jusqu'à m'en faire une histoire

The song "Je Cours" by Loic Lantoine is a reflection on a person's inner struggles and their continuous striving. The opening lines express the forbidden and yet irresistible curiosity of the singer who inadvertently collects his sister's hair held by his hand. He doesn't want her to see him, which hints at a sense of guilt, as if he were infringing on her autonomy or privacy by taking something from her without her consent. The lyricist then draws a metaphor by describing how he runs up and down the stairs to see the hair, which can be interpreted as a representation of the singer's compulsiveness and need for control. This movement echoes the rest of the song, with the singer constantly running, bumping into walls, doors, and hallways, desperately trying to escape some undefined anxiety or to achieve an unattainable goal. The chorus introduces the image of runners, thieves or patriots, always running after something, and asks if there is a meaning to their pursuit.