Le goût du ciment
Safia Nolin Lyrics

The lyrics of Safia Nolin's song "Le goût du ciment" tell a story of heartbreak, self-destruction, and a desperate desire for hope. The first stanza describes a feeling of being punched in the face, both physically and emotionally. The line "Dans la gorge un goût de fleur" (In my throat a taste of flower) creates an interesting juxtaposition of pain and beauty, suggesting perhaps that even in moments of suffering, there can be moments of unexpected grace. The lyric "Pourrir par devant et l’intérieur" (Rotting from the outside and inside) creates a vivid and unsettling image of decay and self-destruction. The line "Des scénarios de moi qui meurt" (Scenarios of myself dying) is particularly poignant, suggesting a sense of fatalism and hopelessness in the face of heartbreak.

The second stanza introduces a new character, "Tu", suggesting a romantic interest or perhaps a symbol of hope. "Tu marches pieds nus sur le moment" (You walk barefoot on the moment) implies a sense of carefree joy and living in the present moment, which stands in contrast to the singer's own sense of pain and longing. The line "Je cours derrière le cœur vibrant" (I run after the beating heart) creates an image of pursuit and desperation, as the singer chases after something they cannot quite attain. The final lines of the stanza, "Tu ne me feras pas goûter le ciment / Je le jure de mon vivant" (You won't make me taste the cement / I swear on my life), suggest a determination to avoid further pain and heartbreak.

The final stanza returns to the refrain of the song, "Berne-moi à reprise / Je me laisse me faire croire / Qu’aujourd’hui j'agonise / Et demain de te voir" (Burn me in repetition / I let myself believe / That today I am dying / And tomorrow I will see you). This repetition emphasizes the cycle of pain and hope, the desire for connection in the face of heartbreak, and the struggle to find reason to keep going.

Overall, Safia Nolin's "Le goût du ciment" is a powerful and emotional exploration of love, loss, and the struggle for hope.