Est-ce que les hommes pleurent parfois ?
Saint André Lyrics


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Est-ce que les hommes pleurent parfois?
Je ne suis pas si fort que tu crois
Est-ce que l'on pardonne ou pas
A celui qu'on aimait autrefois

Palalapala
Palalapala
Palalapala
Palalapala
X2

Est-ce de la faiblesse en moi?
Si je laisse ainsi parler mes doigts
Est-ce que les hommes pleurent parfois?
Je ne suis pas si fort que tu crois

Palalapala
Palalapala
Palalapala




Palalapala
X2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Saint André's song 'Est-ce que les hommes pleurent parfois?' can be interpreted as a reflection on the emotions and vulnerabilities that men often hide. The song begins with Saint André questioning whether men ever cry, and admitting that he himself is not as strong as others may believe. The chorus is a series of nonsensical 'palalapala' sounds, which could be interpreted as the confusion and internal chaos that accompanies such emotions.


The second verse suggests that expressing emotions might be seen as a weakness or a sign of vulnerability (as suggested by the line "Est-ce de la faiblesse en moi?"), which can be particularly challenging for men in a society that often values stoicism and emotional suppression. Despite this, Saint André continues to question whether it is possible to forgive someone we once loved, and whether it is OK to show our emotions and vulnerabilities.


Overall, this song seems to be a powerful reflection on the emotional struggles that many men face, particularly when it comes to expressing their feelings and vulnerabilities. By shining a light on these struggles, Saint André encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and to recognize that there is strength in vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

Est-ce que les hommes pleurent parfois?
Do men sometimes cry?


Je ne suis pas si fort que tu crois
I'm not as strong as you think


Est-ce que l'on pardonne ou pas
Do we forgive or not?


A celui qu'on aimait autrefois
The one we once loved


Palalapala


Palalapala


Palalapala


Palalapala


X2


Est-ce de la faiblesse en moi?
Is it weakness in me?


Si je laisse ainsi parler mes doigts
If I let my fingers speak like this


Est-ce que les hommes pleurent parfois?
Do men sometimes cry?


Je ne suis pas si fort que tu crois
I'm not as strong as you think


Palalapala


Palalapala


Palalapala


Palalapala


X2




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