Insomnies

Angèle's song 'Insomnies' delves into the unsettling experience of sleepless nights, capturing the haunting and often introspective nature of insomnia. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the artist's struggle with sleeplessness, where the night becomes a canvas for her darkest thoughts and anxieties. The opening lines, 'J'ai pas vu venir la nuit ni les ombres qui passent,' set the tone for a night that sneaks up on her, filled with shadows and uncertainty. The phrase 'Si seulement je dormais' reflects a longing for the peace that sleep could bring, but which remains elusive.

The chorus, 'À trop attendre le sommeil, je fatigue / La nuit blanche m'offre ses pensées noires et le vide,' highlights the mental and physical exhaustion that comes from waiting for sleep that never arrives. The 'nuit blanche' or sleepless night offers only 'pensées noires' or dark thoughts and emptiness, emphasizing the emotional toll of insomnia. The imagery of being 'éclairé en pleine nuit' suggests a paradox where the night, usually a time for rest, becomes a period of heightened awareness and introspection.

As the song progresses, Angèle describes wandering through a sleeping city, feeling isolated and disconnected. 'Insomnie, la ville dort / J'vois les ombres comme des corps' evokes a sense of loneliness and alienation, where the city’s stillness contrasts sharply with her restless mind. The repetition of 'Insomnie' throughout the song underscores the persistent and inescapable nature of her sleeplessness. The final lines, 'Je pense, mais je pense à quoi ? / Je pense que j'assume pas,' reveal a cycle of overthinking and self-doubt, where the inability to sleep leads to a spiral of negative thoughts and self-criticism.

Angèle's 'Insomnies' is a poignant exploration of the emotional and psychological impact of insomnia, capturing the sense of isolation, introspection, and mental fatigue that accompanies sleepless nights. The song's haunting melody and introspective lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced the restless, lonely hours of the night, making it a powerful and relatable piece of music.