Bonheur Amputé

Amesoeurs' song "Bonheur Amputé" delves deep into the harrowing experience of emotional and psychological suffering. The title itself, which translates to "Amputated Happiness," sets the tone for the song's exploration of lost joy and pervasive despair. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person tormented by their own mind and body, with phrases like "Je maudis le sang malade, obscène" (I curse the sick, obscene blood) and "Qui se répand dans mon corps" (That spreads in my body) suggesting a profound internal struggle. This imagery of diseased blood and parasitic insects symbolizes the invasive and consuming nature of their affliction, which leaves them feeling alienated from themselves: "Je ne me connais plus" (I no longer know myself).

The second stanza continues this theme of disconnection and numbness. The once happy thoughts are now "Atrophiées, étouffées" (Atrophied, suffocated) within a "prison osseuse" (bony prison), indicating a sense of entrapment and decay. The imagery of a "regard lumineux brouillé" (blurred luminous gaze) through the "filtre gris de l'indifférence" (gray filter of indifference) further emphasizes the loss of clarity and the overwhelming presence of apathy. This suggests that the speaker's ability to perceive and experience joy has been severely compromised, leaving them with a "regard vide" (empty gaze).

Amesoeurs, known for their blend of black metal and post-punk, often explore themes of urban alienation and existential despair. "Bonheur Amputé" is a poignant example of their ability to convey deep emotional turmoil through stark, evocative lyrics and a haunting musical backdrop. The song resonates with anyone who has felt the weight of depression and the struggle to reclaim a sense of self amidst overwhelming darkness.