Dès Demain

Holden's song 'Dès Demain' delves into themes of longing, regret, and the desire for a fresh start. The lyrics express a sense of disconnection from the world and a yearning to escape to a place far removed from the current reality. The singer regrets not knowing any worlds that are distant from the one they are familiar with, hinting at a desire for change and new experiences. This sentiment is encapsulated in the line, 'si je savais comment renaître, je partirai demain,' which translates to 'if I knew how to be reborn, I would leave tomorrow.' This line underscores the deep yearning for a new beginning and the hope for a different life.

The song also touches on the complexities of human relationships and communication. The lyrics, 'si on arrive à se comprendre, c'est déjà une phase,' meaning 'if we manage to understand each other, it's already a phase,' suggest that even minimal understanding between people is significant. This highlights the difficulty of truly connecting with others and the value of even the smallest moments of comprehension. The singer's wish to please someone, expressed in 'si je savais comment te plaire, je commencerai demain,' or 'if I knew how to please you, I would start tomorrow,' further emphasizes the struggle to forge meaningful connections.

In the final verse, the singer finds solace in fleeting moments of joy and unexpected encounters. The imagery of 'les anges de passage,' or 'passing angels,' represents those brief, serendipitous moments that bring light into one's life. The hope that these moments might occur 'peut-être dès demain,' or 'perhaps as soon as tomorrow,' leaves the listener with a sense of optimism amidst the melancholy. Holden's 'Dès Demain' beautifully captures the human experience of longing for change, the challenges of communication, and the small joys that offer hope for the future.