Sur toi

Zazie's song 'Sur toi' delves into the complexities of human emotions and the cathartic nature of writing. The lyrics reveal a deep introspection, where the artist writes about her pain, fears, and the emotional scars left by past experiences. The act of writing becomes a therapeutic outlet for Zazie, allowing her to process and express the turmoil she endures. The recurring theme of writing about what hurts rather than what brings joy underscores the idea that pain often fuels creativity more than happiness does.

The song also touches on the concept of unspoken words and missed opportunities. Zazie reflects on the things she couldn't say or live through, and how these unexpressed emotions drive her to write. The metaphor of 'throwing ink on paper' signifies the release of pent-up feelings and the blame placed on those who have caused her pain. Writing becomes a way to delay the moment of collapse, a means to cope with the chaos within.

Interestingly, Zazie makes a poignant distinction between writing about pain and writing about love. She emphasizes that one doesn't write about what is problem-free or what brings happiness. This is why she doesn't write about her current love, reassuring her partner that the absence of words about them is a sign of contentment. The song suggests that true love and happiness are often lived rather than written about, as they don't carry the same urgency for expression as pain does.

'On n'écrit pas la chance qu'on a,' Zazie sings, highlighting that the fortunate aspects of life often go unrecorded. This line encapsulates the essence of the song, where the focus is on the struggles and the emotional battles that shape us. 'Sur toi' is a testament to the power of writing as a form of emotional release and the paradox of finding solace in articulating one's suffering while leaving happiness unspoken.