Ma Maison

Calogero's song 'Ma Maison' is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the inevitable changes it brings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a once lively home now standing empty and silent. The artist's footsteps lead him to this 'maison vide,' a house that was once filled with laughter, secrets, and sighs. The imagery of 'volets tombant et pleurant' (falling and crying shutters) evokes a sense of decay and abandonment, symbolizing how time has covered everything with a layer of the past, much like ivy overgrowing a structure.

The chorus questions the whereabouts of the laughter and sounds that used to fill the house, highlighting a sense of loss and nostalgia. The 'Lune d'Avril, blanche saison' (April moon, white season) serves as a metaphor for a time of innocence and purity that has now faded. The house, once a 'royaume' (kingdom) filled with dreams and children, is now neglected, its garden overgrown and forgotten. This transformation mirrors the way people and their memories can be swept away by time, much like dead leaves carried off by the wind.

Calogero's lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet feeling of returning to a place that holds cherished memories but has since changed. The song captures the universal theme of impermanence and the longing for a time when life was simpler and more joyful. The haunting melody and evocative lyrics make 'Ma Maison' a touching tribute to the past and a reminder of the transient nature of life.