Ca ne sert à rien
William Sheller Lyrics

The lyrics of William Sheller's song "Ca Ne Sert A Rien" (which translates to "It's Useless") speak to the feelings of heartbreak and the futile attempts to move on from a past relationship. The singer describes playing on a piano that reminds them of the happy times they shared with their ex-partner, playing songs that bring back memories of the wine they drank and the happiness they felt. However, these melodies and refrains no longer serve a purpose, as the relationship has ended and the memories are painful. The singer realizes that what they are doing may be pointless, but it brings them some comfort, even if it's temporary.

The first verse describes the singer playing on a piano that is full of happy memories from past celebrations with their ex-partner. The piano serves as a reminder of this past happiness, but now it only causes pain. The singer speaks of "breaking their hands," which could be interpreted literally or metaphorically as they physically tire themselves out trying to purge themselves of these memories. They then speak of throwing out their melodies which they feel no longer serve a purpose, acknowledging that they have lost their meaning and no longer evoke the intended emotions.

The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer singing songs that bring back memories of happy times shared with their ex-partner. In an attempt to let go of these memories, they "break their refrains," trying to release themselves from the hold these past emotions have on them. The final line of the verse speaks to a specific memory of the couple enjoying the music of French singer Julien Clerc, saying they try to "remove him" from their head.