Los Angeles
morgane imbeaud Lyrics

In the first verse of Morgane Imbeaud's song "Los Angeles," the singer describes leaving a brothel ("maison close") and being met by someone who is flying towards them in a helicopter ("t'héliportes"). The second line hints at a potential sense of urgency or danger, suggesting that this person is eager to be with the singer. However, the next line undermines this urgency, stating that the person's breasts are "vides de sens avéré" (senseless or empty). It's possible that this is a critique of male desire that overlooks women's agency or individuality. The final line of the verse further emphasizes the person's lack of awareness by imagining the "restes du palier," or what's left of the building's entrance hall. This suggests a kind of disconnectedness or lack of grounding on the person's part.

The chorus brings in the titular city, as the singer "souffle sur les braises de Los Angeles" or breathes onto the embers of the city. This could refer to the idea of reviving or reigniting something that was once bright, or perhaps to the idea of fanning the flames of destruction or chaos. The next line seems to suggest the latter interpretation, as the singer smokes out the drama that is embracing them. However, the final line of the chorus introduces a new layer of complexity by stating that the person is reading between the lines of something that isn't burning ("qui ne brûlent pas"). This could suggest a sense of insight or understanding that the singer doesn't have, or it could imply that the person is projecting their own interpretations onto the singer's actions and words.

Overall, "Los Angeles" seems to explore themes of desire, agency, and the potential for misunderstandings or projection between individuals. The use of Los Angeles as a setting adds a sense of glamour and intrigue to the lyrics, while also potentially nodding to the idea of the city as a place where people come to pursue their dreams, whether they be sordid or not.