Longtemps
Louis Bertignac Lyrics

The song Longtemps by Louis Bertignac explores the theme of love in the face of uncertainty and challenges. The opening lines of the song, "Quand tout sera tranquille, de babord a tribord" translate to "When everything is calm, from port to starboard." Here, the singer wonders if their love will remain strong and enduring when everything is finally at peace. The idea of packing up sails and abandoning a voyage is a metaphor for finding closure in a relationship. The line "Quand on rangera nos voiles, est-ce qu'on s'aimera encore?" translates to "When we fold our sails, will we still love each other?" Here, the singer questions whether the love they share will survive once the challenges they've been experiencing come to an end.

The second verse, "Notre amour aime les ouragans, les voyages te grands tourments" translates to "Our love prefers hurricanes, adventurous travels and great turmoil." The lyrics suggest that the love shared between the singer and their partner thrives on adventure and the unknown. The singer asks, "Si on le ramene au port, est-ce qu'il tiendra encore?" which means, "If we bring it back into port, will it still hold?" The idea here is whether, when they are back on steady land, their love will continue to flourish.

The final verse of the song, "Il nous faut des frissons et des orages, des nuits de vent et des jours de naufrage, si plus rien ne nous dévore, est-ce qu'on s'aimera encore?" translates to "We need thrills and thunderstorms, windy nights and shipwreck days. If nothing consumes us anymore, will we still love each other?" Here, the singer reiterates the idea that their love needs obstacles, turbulence, and challenges to thrive. The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "Longtemps" which means "For a long time", suggesting the singer hopes their love can overcome any challenges that come their way.