avant
Volin Lyrics
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De nos hiers
Avant que le vent n’ait tout enseveli
Nos hivers
Avant que l’on s’obstine devant l’éphémère
A courir entre deux feux
Nous avons brûlé
Dans le feu des saisons
Nous avons brûlé
Je me suis rappelé nos déroutes
Et j’ai roulé à contresens
J’ai pris soin de ne rien défaire
Au désordre qu’un rien altère
À nos vieilles frasques consumées
Avant que l’on se défie aux jeux
Que l’on se prenne pour de vrais hommes
Avant que nos actes manqués aient hissé
Des barricades
Avant que le temps n’ait tout pris
De nos hiers
Avant que le vent n’ait tout enseveli
Nos hivers
Avant que l’on s’obstine devant l’éphémère
A courir entre deux feux
In the song "Avant" by Volin, the lyrics reflect on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lines emphasize the urgency to act before time takes everything away and before circumstances bury our past memories. The mention of "hiers" (yesterdays) and "hivers" (winters) signifies the passing of seasons and the transience of moments. It suggests a desire to hold onto these moments before they are forgotten or lost.
The lyrics also touch upon the tendency of human beings to persist in the face of the ephemeral, often finding themselves caught between conflicting forces. The line "A courir entre deux feux" (running between two fires) suggests a struggle to navigate through life's challenges, struggling to find a balance amidst contradictory elements. This might refer to the pressure of making difficult choices or the need to find stability amidst the chaos.
The next verse speaks of burning together, symbolizing shared experiences and passions. It signifies a mutual commitment and willingness to embrace the intensity of life's ups and downs. The fire of the seasons may also represent the transformative power of time and the emotions that accompany them. The repetition of "Nous avons brûlé" (We have burned) reinforces the notion of shared experiences and the intensity with which they were lived.
The lyrics then shift focus to personal reflection and introspection. The mention of "nos déroutes" (our failures) suggests moments of setbacks or wrong turns. The singer recounts traveling in the opposite direction to remind themselves of the past and the mistakes made. This reflection highlights the importance of learning from one's past and acknowledging the consequences of one's actions.
Finally, the lyrics urge us to act before it is too late, emphasizing the need to avoid conflict and barricades before they arise. The references to "jeux" (games) and being "de vrais hommes" (real men) allude to the tendency of individuals to engage in power struggles and competition. The mention of barricades may symbolize the consequences of these conflicts, implying that it is better to prevent them than to face their potential destruction.
In summary, Volin's song "Avant" explores the passage of time and the impermanent nature of life. It encourages us to cherish the moments before they fade away and to reflect on past experiences and learn from them. The lyrics caution against getting caught up in conflict and highlight the importance of acting before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Avant que le temps n’ait tout pris
Before time takes everything away
De nos hiers
From our past
Avant que le vent n’ait tout enseveli
Before the wind buries everything
Nos hivers
Our winters
Avant que l’on s’obstine devant l’éphémère
Before we persist in the face of the ephemeral
A courir entre deux feux
Running between two fires
Nous avons brûlé
We burned
Ensemble
Together
Dans le feu des saisons
In the fire of the seasons
Nous avons brûlé
We burned
Je me suis rappelé nos déroutes
I remembered our failures
Et j’ai roulé à contresens
And I drove against the flow
J’ai pris soin de ne rien défaire
I took care not to undo anything
Au désordre qu’un rien altère
To the disorder that a mere nothing alters
À nos vieilles frasques consumées
To our old consumed follies
Avant que l’on se défie aux jeux
Before we challenge each other in games
Que l’on se prenne pour de vrais hommes
Before we consider ourselves real men
Avant que nos actes manqués aient hissé
Before our missed actions raise
Des barricades
Barricades
Avant que le temps n’ait tout pris
Before time takes everything away
De nos hiers
From our past
Avant que le vent n’ait tout enseveli
Before the wind buries everything
Nos hivers
Our winters
Avant que l’on s’obstine devant l’éphémère
Before we persist in the face of the ephemeral
A courir entre deux feux
Running between two fires
Lyrics © EDITIONS LEVALLOIS
Written by: Colin VINCENT, Florian VINCENT, Gilles YVANEZ, Maxime ROUAYROUX, Romain DELORME
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