L'amour sous l'eau
Malajube Lyrics


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C'est l'ennuie qui s'anime
Nos maillots prennent le bord
Et nos corps s'enracinent
Encore et encore

C'est l'ennuie qui s'anime
Nos maillots prennent le bord
Et nos pieds ratatinent
Encore et encore...





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Malajube's song L'Amour Sous L'Eau describe a scene where boredom is the catalyst for movement and excitement. The repetition of "c'est l'ennuie qui s'anime" ("it's boredom that animates") suggests that the singers are feeling restless and uninspired. However, as they shed their clothes and roots grow, a sense of vitality returns. The use of the word "ratatinent" to describe the shriveling of the feet, coupled with the repetition of "encore et encore" ("again and again"), makes it clear that this is a cycle that will happen over and over.


The imagery in the lyrics evokes a sensual, aquatic setting, where bodies are submerged and the weightlessness of water allows for freedom of movement. The juxtaposition between the mundane reality of feeling bored and the physical experience of being immersed in water creates a dreamlike quality to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

C'est l'ennuie qui s'anime
Boredom comes to life


Nos maillots prennent le bord
Our bathing suits are discarded


Et nos corps s'enracinent
And our bodies become rooted


Encore et encore
Over and over again




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