Lithium
Vulgaires Machins Lyrics


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Dans ma bulle de smog
Je ne vois plus la lune
Je ne vois plus le ciel
J’abandonne
Donnez-moi mon lithium

Dans ma bulle de smog
Je ne vois plus le ciel
Il me reste




Un voeu
J’y crois encore un peu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vulgaires Machins's song "Lithium" are a poetic representation of the struggles of mental health. The reference to the "bulle de smog" or bubble of smog, suggests a feeling of being trapped and unable to see clearly. The imagery of not being able to see the moon or sky hints at a feeling of disconnect with the world and possibly a sense of isolation. The use of the phrase "J'abandonne" or "I give up" expresses the overwhelming feeling of defeat and despair that can come with mental illness.


However, the song offers a glimmer of hope with the line "Donnez-moi mon lithium" which translates to "give me my lithium". Lithium is a medication often used to treat mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, which suggests that the song's speaker may be seeking help for their mental health struggles. The song ends on a hopeful note with the line "Il me reste un voeu/J'y crois encore un peu" which means "I still have a wish/I still believe a little". This indicates that even in the midst of struggles, there is always a sense of hope and the possibility of healing.


Overall, the lyrics of "Lithium" provide a poignant portrayal of the challenges of living with a mental illness, while also offering a message of hope and the importance of seeking help.


Line by Line Meaning

Dans ma bulle de smog
Trapped in a world of pollution and confusion


Je ne vois plus la lune
Unable to see the natural beauty and wonder around me


Je ne vois plus le ciel
Feeling disconnected from the world and its possibilities


J’abandonne
Giving up hope and surrendering to despair


Donnez-moi mon lithium
Seeking a chemical solution to numb the pain and emptiness


Dans ma bulle de smog
Still trapped in the same polluted environment


Je ne vois plus le ciel
Still feeling disconnected and lost


Il me reste
However, I still have


Un voeu
One wish or dream


J’y crois encore un peu
Holding on to a glimmer of hope and faith in a better future




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Comments from YouTube:

Jarrett Seltz

Je suis américain, mais je parle un peu français et j'adore la musique française! En particulier Les Vulgaires Machins!

Alex Cha'

magnifique..

Artik Traur

So beautiful.