Rendez-vous manqués
Nilda Fernández Lyrics
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Une jolie pute d'avant les guerres qui ramasse les mégots par terre
Qui ramasse...
J'ai eu un rendez-vous rapide avec un corps encore solide
Un corps de la dernière souplesse soumis aux signaux de détresse
Aux signaux...
Relevez-moi femmes trop belles, levez mon front de ma gamelle
J'ai eu un rendez-vous d'oubli avec une importante amie
Une soupirante à l'aspirine qui laisse des pièces dans la machine
Qui laisse...
Relevez-moi femmes sauvages, ouvrez-moi vite cette cage
Relevez-moi femmes sauvages, j'aimerais sortir de la page
J'ai eu un rendez-vous de rien avec un quart d'heure d'entretien
Relevez-moi femmes complices, n'allez pas me vendre à la police
Relevez-moi femmes trop femmes
Je compte sur vous pour mon programme
Relevez-moi femmes trop femmes, je suis sur le fil d'une lame
J'ai eu un rendez-vous manqué avec un femme de mon quartier
In "Rendez-vous manqués" by Nilda Fernandez, the singer reflects on missed encounters with women in his neighborhood. The lyrics describe these women in various ways, highlighting their profession, physical attributes, and emotional state. It seems that the encounters were brief and fleeting, but they left a lasting impact on the singer.
The first verse introduces a prostitute who collects cigarette butts from the ground. This image suggests a woman who is struggling and perhaps marginalized in society. Despite their rendezvous being missed, the singer recognizes her existence and her hardships.
The second verse describes a meeting with a woman whose body is still strong but is subject to distress signals. This could represent a woman who has endured physical or emotional pain, yet remains resilient. The singer acknowledges her presence but laments the missed opportunity.
The chorus highlights the singer's plea for these women to lift him up from his own difficulties. He addresses them as beautiful and wild, seeking their help to escape his current circumstances. The repetition of these lines emphasizes his dependence on their support.
The third verse introduces an important female friend, whom the singer refers to as an aspirin lover. This could imply that she is a source of comfort and relief for him. However, he again laments the missed connection.
In the final verse, the singer expresses a longing for a meeting that seems insignificant, lasting only a quarter of an hour. This verse could represent the desire for a brief yet meaningful encounter, suggesting a yearning for human connection.
Overall, "Rendez-vous manqués" portrays a sense of longing for meaningful connections with women in the singer's neighborhood. The lyrics explore themes of missed opportunities, struggle, and the desire for companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
J'ai eu un rendez-vous manqué avec une femme de mon quartier
I had a missed appointment with a woman from my neighborhood
Une jolie pute d'avant les guerres qui ramasse les mégots par terre
A pretty whore from before the wars who picks up cigarette butts from the ground
Qui ramasse...
Who picks up...
J'ai eu un rendez-vous rapide avec un corps encore solide
I had a quick appointment with a still strong body
Un corps de la dernière souplesse soumis aux signaux de détresse
A body of the utmost flexibility subject to distress signals
Aux signaux...
To signals...
Relevez-moi femmes trop belles, levez mon nez de l'écuelle
Lift me up, too beautiful women, lift my nose from the bowl
Relevez-moi femmes trop belles, levez mon front de ma gamelle
Lift me up, too beautiful women, lift my forehead from my bowl
J'ai eu un rendez-vous d'oubli avec une importante amie
I had a forgotten appointment with an important friend
Une soupirante à l'aspirine qui laisse des pièces dans la machine
A suitor with aspirin who leaves coins in the machine
Qui laisse...
Who leaves...
Relevez-moi femmes sauvages, ouvrez-moi vite cette cage
Lift me up, wild women, quickly open this cage
Relevez-moi femmes sauvages, j'aimerais sortir de la page
Lift me up, wild women, I would like to get out of the page
J'ai eu un rendez-vous de rien avec un quart d'heure d'entretien
I had an insignificant appointment with a quarter hour of conversation
Relevez-moi femmes complices, n'allez pas me vendre à la police
Lift me up, accomplice women, do not go and sell me to the police
Relevez-moi femmes trop femmes
Lift me up, too feminine women
Je compte sur vous pour mon programme
I count on you for my agenda
Relevez-moi femmes trop femmes, je suis sur le fil d'une lame
Lift me up, too feminine women, I am on the edge of a blade
J'ai eu un rendez-vous manqué avec une femme de mon quartier
I had a missed appointment with a woman from my neighborhood
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