Courant d'air
Lous And The Yakuza Lyrics

The lyrics in Lous And The Yakuza's song "Courant d'air" address complex themes of familial and personal pain, with a bold commentary on class and societal expectations contributing to tragedy. Though the presence of sexual content may be initially jarring, it ultimately serves to underscore the story's cruel reality. The recurring "Je sens comme un courant d'air, entre les jambes de ta mère" (I feel like a gust of wind, between your mother's legs) sets a haunting and evocative tone, immediately drawing the listener into the singer's fraught world.

The opening two lines describe a feeling of emptiness or disturbance ("a gust of wind") in the mother's nether regions. While initially ambiguous, it gradually becomes clear that this is likely due to prostitution or sexual encounters. The next line, "Elle qui t'a porté en elle, préfère sa clientèle" (She who carried you inside her, prefers her clientele), specifically addresses the mother's preference for her clients over her own flesh and blood son. These lyrics are particularly striking in their bluntness and resonant because of their invitation for listeners to confront taboo subjects - prostitution and child neglect - through a complex and mature perspective.

Throughout the song, the singer addresses the listener as "tu" (you), potentially referencing the singer's own child that is now grown up. Lines such as "Protège-toi, aide-la avant que elle ne tombe" (Protect yourself, help her before she falls) and "tu restes dans ton dream" (you remain in your dream) emphasize the son's role in caring for his mother, whether he likes it or not. The lyrics also make references to societal pressures and familial expectations, such as the line "T'es au bout d'ta vie, hey, accro aux stratégies" (You're at the end of your life, hey, hooked on strategies), which may signify pressure to achieve professional or financial success despite personal turmoil.