Chuchoterait comes from the verb chuchoter, meaning "to whisper." The conditional tense here adds a layer of intimacy and possibility, suggesting what the "mouth" in the song could do.
In the context of the song, the singer imagines their mouth as a separate entity that, if given away, "te chuchoterait les mots qu'on dit jamais" (would whisper the words we never say). This evokes a sense of secret confessions and deep connection, making it a very enticing and unique word choice.
Have you ever wanted something so much you wished you could just have a part of someone else? That's kind of the quirky, imaginative idea behind MPL's "Ma Bouche" (My Mouth).
The song starts with a really direct line: "Tu voudrais bien ma bouche" (You'd really like my mouth). It's not about a kiss, though! The singer imagines this person wanting their mouth as an actual object, like a piece of jewelry. They even suggest it would be "pendue comme une boucle Ă ton oreille gauche" (hanging like an earring on your left ear). It's a funny, slightly absurd image, but it also makes you think about how much we value connection and intimacy. The mouth, in this song, isn't just for speaking or kissing; it's a source of comfort, secrets, and even the taste of "pains au chocolat" (chocolate croissants). But then, the singer asks, "Mais comment je ferai si je peux plus parler?" (But what would I do if I couldn't speak anymore?). It's a playful way of pointing out the impossibility and the humor in such a desire.