Bélugas refers to beluga whales, a species known for their distinctive white color and vocalizations. It's a specific and evocative word that immediately brings to mind images of these majestic marine creatures.
In the context of the song, Pomme uses "bélugas" to highlight the tragic impact of human actions on the environment, singing about how these whales "s'éteignent" (are dying out) under our very eyes. This word choice makes the environmental message of the song particularly poignant and memorable.
Picture an endless blue horizon where whales glide like silent giants and human hands stir unseen ripples of danger. In "À Perte De Vue," Pomme turns the ocean into a mirror, reflecting our habit of looking away while magnificent creatures suffer. She sings of hearts sinking to the seabed, of whales that do cry, and of our stubborn belief that their tears do not exist. The song is a gentle yet urgent wake-up call: if we keep pretending, these gentle titans may vanish beyond sight.
With poetic imagery and a fragile voice, Pomme invites us to feel both the wonder and the weight of our choices. The repeated question “Comment parler de ça?” (How can I talk about this?) exposes her struggle to describe the harm we cause while still holding on to hope. Ultimately, the track is a plea for empathy and action, reminding us that saving the giants of the sea also saves a part of ourselves.