Le bon moment
Salomé Leclerc Lyrics

Salomé Leclerc's song "Le bon moment" expresses a series of personal regrets and missed opportunities. The opening lines "J'ai jamais crié ma colère, Je l'ai voulu souvent" (I never screamed my anger, I often wanted to) reveals the singer's reluctance and inability to assert herself. It is followed by "J'ai jamais regardé par terre, Pas si forte pour autant" (I never looked down, not so strong after all), which suggests that even though she seems confident, she is inwardly restrained. The chorus is the repeated refrain of "Le bon moment, Le réel en suspens, Effacer le néant, Que tourne le vent" (The right moment, Reality on hold, Erase nothingness, Whirl the wind), which seems to reflect the singer's desire to take control of her life and move forward, but she has not yet found the courage or opportunity to do so.

The second verse continues with the same wistful tone as the first, revealing more of the singer's self-doubt and insecurities. "Je n'ai jamais été la première, Toujours loin dans le rang" (I have never been the first, always far behind) implies that the singer has been hesitant to take the lead or make any bold moves, and "Je n'ai jamais voulu te plaire, Je l'évitais sûrement" (I never wanted to please you, I surely avoided it) suggests a fear of rejection or disappointing others. The verse ends with "À trop aimer le mal d'hier, Je l'ai caché devant" (By loving the pain of yesterday too much, I hid it in front of me), implying that the singer has been dwelling on past mistakes and traumas to the point of hindering her present growth.

Overall, "Le bon moment" is a poignant and introspective song that highlights the despair and longing for a better life. Through her lyrics, Salomé Leclerc captures the timeless theme of missed opportunities and regrets, offering a relatable message about the human experience.