Blêmes is a poetic adjective meaning "pale" or "wan," often used to describe a complexion lacking color due to illness or fear. It’s an evocative and uncommon word that you won't hear in everyday conversation.
In the song, Pomme sings, "C'en est assez des amours blêmes" (I've had enough of pale loves). She uses this word metaphorically to describe relationships that are lifeless, passionless, and faded. This beautiful, melancholic imagery perfectly captures the feeling of being tired of insincere or empty love stories.
This song is a beautiful, bittersweet look back at a relationship that has ended. Pomme isn't angry or screaming, she's just thinking about what happened. She remembers how precious their story felt, calling it golden: "C'était comme de l'or notre histoire" (Our story was like gold). She recalls her partner's romantic gestures, like quoting French poets and saying the sky was bluer with her.
But there's a shadow of doubt. She wonders if her ex ever really meant it. Were their declarations of love just words tossed around like wishes, "que tu balançais comme des voeux"? The song's title comes from the chorus, where she makes a promise. If she manages to get through this heartbreak "à peu près" (more or less), she swears she'll find them again someday. It's a strange, uncertain kind of hope, isn't it? She's not promising to be perfectly fine, just okay enough to maybe try again.