Eté 90

Thérapie TAXI's song 'Eté 90' is a poignant exploration of nostalgia, unfulfilled love, and the complexities of growing up. The lyrics take us back to the 1990s, a time when the narrator and their friend shared a close bond, symbolized by the line 'Quand dans la cour, tous les jours, j'étais ton roi' (When in the yard, every day, I was your king). This period is remembered with a sense of longing and bittersweetness, as the narrator reflects on how things have changed over time.

The song delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the fear of disrupting the status quo. The repeated line 'Je sais qu'c'est moi qui ai chassé les roses' (I know it's me who chased away the roses) suggests a self-awareness of the narrator's role in the relationship's stagnation. The roses here symbolize love and beauty, which the narrator feels responsible for losing. This sense of guilt and fear of 'casser les choses' (breaking things) keeps them from pursuing a deeper connection, despite their lingering feelings.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of roles and expectations in relationships. The narrator acknowledges that they must 's'en tenir simplement à nos rôles' (stick simply to our roles), indicating a resignation to the limitations imposed by their circumstances. The metaphor of being 'sous hypnose' (under hypnosis) further emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of unfulfilled desires and emotional paralysis. The song's melancholic tone is underscored by the repeated imagery of darkness and solitude, as the narrator laments, 'Et seule tous les soirs, je reste dans le noir' (And alone every night, I stay in the dark).