LEARN LYRICS

Dédoublements literally means 'splits' or 'duplications', but in a psychological context, it refers to dissociations or a feeling of being torn.

In the song, Coeur de Pirate sings, "C'en est assez de ces dédoublements" (Enough of these splits/dissociations). This powerful word perfectly captures the internal conflict and emotional struggle of being caught between two loves, making it a unique and intriguing choice for a learner.

“Comme Des Enfants” (“Like Children”) sweeps us into a delicate love triangle where feelings are criss-crossed and tangled. Béatrice Martin, the Canadian voice behind Cœur de Pirate, admits she has become a “casse-tête” – a puzzle – as her heart drifts toward one person while another still holds on to her. The repeated line “Il m’aime encore, et moi je t’aime un peu plus fort” (“He still loves me, and I love you a little harder”) captures that tug-of-war: affection coming from two directions, guilt sitting in the middle, and the narrator unsure which bond to loosen first.

Yet the song is wrapped in childlike imagery that softens the ache. They “take each other’s hand, like children,” smiling naively, pretending that nothing can break their bubble even as their own minds shout, “Stop!” The contrast between innocent gestures and adult complications makes the track both sweet and bittersweet. In short, “Comme Des Enfants” is a piano-laced confession about loving boldly, fearing loss, and longing for the simple certainty we had when we were kids – before love became such a beautiful mess.

Cœur de Pirate is the stage name of Béatrice Martin, a French-Canadian singer-songwriter from Montreal, Quebec. Born in 1989, she started playing piano at the age of three and trained at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec before beginning her music career as a teenager.

She rose to fame in 2008 with her self-titled debut album and its hit single "Comme des enfants," quickly becoming one of the most beloved francophone artists in both Canada and Europe. Known for her delicate voice and heartfelt, piano-driven pop, she sings mostly in French and has helped bring la chanson française to a new generation. "Cavale" captures the wistful, story-driven songwriting that has made her a defining voice in modern Quebec music.