Les Dormantes

In 'Les Dormantes,' Zaho de Sagazan delves into the complexities and darker aspects of love, painting a vivid picture of its potential to deceive and harm. The song opens with a stark portrayal of love as something that can make one's hair fall out and blindfold the eyes, suggesting the physical and emotional toll it can take. The lyrics describe love as being sold to the most sensitive by 'damn vicious people,' indicating a sense of betrayal and manipulation. This love makes us believe that it is the best we can get, instilling fear even in the most beautiful and happy relationships.

The song continues to explore the idea that those who manipulate love are skilled and cunning, making it difficult to escape their grasp. The imagery of blue water and rare birds creates a false sense of tranquility, masking the impending danger. The transition to the 'black and isolated slope' symbolizes the inevitable downfall that comes with such deceptive love. The repetition of the phrase 'l'amour qui fait tomber les ch'veux' (love that makes hair fall out) and 'l'amour qui nous bande les yeux' (love that blindfolds us) reinforces the destructive nature of this love.

Zaho de Sagazan also touches on the theme of seduction and deceit, describing the manipulators as smooth talkers and seducers who never admit their mistakes. The song's climax reveals the ultimate betrayal, leaving the victim eternally in a state of 'Belle au bois dormant' (Sleeping Beauty), a metaphor for being trapped in a perpetual state of illusion and false hope. The haunting repetition of 'l'amour ça rend fou' (love makes you crazy) underscores the madness and despair that such love can bring. Through 'Les Dormantes,' Zaho de Sagazan offers a poignant and chilling reflection on the darker side of love, urging listeners to be wary of its deceptive allure.