Les Mots D'amour

Mayra Andrade's song "Les Mots D'amour" delves into the complexities and challenges of expressing love through words. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil and the difficulty in articulating feelings of love. Andrade uses powerful metaphors to describe how certain phrases can be painful and unsettling, likening them to physical discomforts that affect her deeply. The recurring imagery of words that "écorchent la bouche" (scrape the mouth) and "froissent les pupilles" (crumple the pupils) emphasizes the visceral impact that these expressions of love have on her.

The song also touches on the theme of past disappointments and broken promises, suggesting that these experiences have left a lasting mark on the narrator. The mention of "serments déchus et lettres" (fallen oaths and letters) and "rêves déçus passés" (disappointed past dreams) indicates a history of emotional pain that makes it difficult for her to engage with the language of love. This struggle is further highlighted by the line "J'ai passé l'heure" (I've missed the time), implying a sense of missed opportunities or moments that have passed her by.

In the chorus, Andrade admits to having trouble with "les mots d'amour" (words of love), revealing a vulnerability and a reluctance to participate in the dance of romantic expression. The song captures the essence of someone who has been hurt by love and is now wary of the words that once held so much promise. Through her soulful delivery and poignant lyrics, Andrade conveys a deep sense of emotional conflict and the difficulty of reconciling past wounds with the desire for love.