Amour Toujours

Clara Luciani's song 'Amour Toujours' delves into the complexities and ephemeral nature of romantic passion. The repetitive refrain 'Un peu, beaucoup, pas du tout' (A little, a lot, not at all) sets the tone for the cyclical and unpredictable nature of love. This phrase, reminiscent of the French game of picking petals off a flower to determine the strength of one's love, underscores the uncertainty and fluctuating intensity of romantic feelings.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of love as an exclusive, almost isolating experience. Luciani describes true passions as 'îlots faits pour deux' (islands made for two) and 'châteaux au pont-levis toujours levé' (castles with the drawbridge always up), suggesting that deep romantic connections are private and impenetrable to outsiders. This imagery highlights the intense, yet often isolating, nature of passionate love, where there is no room for others and no time for anything else.

Luciani also explores the darker side of love, likening it to a 'bouquet d'épines' (bouquet of thorns) and 'arsenic dans un flacon d'eau parfumée' (arsenic in a bottle of perfumed water). These metaphors suggest that love, while beautiful, can also be dangerous and painful. The recurring question 'Qui des deux va dévorer l'autre le premier?' (Which of the two will devour the other first?) emphasizes the consuming and sometimes destructive nature of passion. The song concludes with the realization that to truly become one with another, one must give up a part of oneself, a sacrifice that underscores the transient and often tumultuous nature of love.

Through 'Amour Toujours,' Clara Luciani captures the essence of passionate love—its intensity, exclusivity, and potential for both beauty and pain. The song's cyclical structure and vivid metaphors offer a poignant reflection on the fleeting and unpredictable nature of romantic relationships.