Encore

Vendredi Sur Mer's song 'Encore' delves into the complex emotions tied to a past romantic relationship. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of nostalgia and longing, as the narrator reminisces about a night spent in the arms of a former lover. The opening lines, 'J'ai cru que c'était mieux hier / Alors j'ai reculé,' suggest a yearning for the past, believing that things were better before. This sets the tone for the entire song, which is steeped in reflection and a desire to relive those moments.

The chorus, 'Et dans mes souvenirs c'était / Si bien / C'est sûr j'y repenserais / Demain,' emphasizes the bittersweet nature of these memories. The repetition of 'si bien' (so good) highlights the idealization of the past, while 'C'est sûr j'y repenserais / Demain' (I will surely think about it tomorrow) indicates that these thoughts are persistent and inescapable. The narrator is caught in a loop of remembering and longing, unable to move forward.

The song also touches on the darker aspects of the relationship, with lines like 'Ton silence me fait douté / Tu laisses un vide en moi' and 'Les violences de tes choix.' These lyrics reveal a sense of doubt and emptiness left by the lover's silence and the violent choices they made. Despite this, the narrator admits, 'Mais j'en veux encore / Encore,' expressing a desire to experience it all over again, even the painful parts. This paradoxical craving for both the pleasure and the pain of the past relationship adds depth to the song, making it a poignant exploration of love, memory, and desire.