Sottises translates to "nonsense," "foolish things," or "silly remarks." It's a playful yet slightly critical word that captures a sense of lighthearted mischief or minor misbehavior.
In Angèle's song, the line "Encore des sottises" (More foolish things) suggests a recurring pattern of playful or slightly naughty actions or words from a partner. It hints at a dynamic where one person is amused or exasperated by the other's antics, making it an intriguing word that implies a deeper, more intimate context than a simple translation might suggest.
Angèle turns flirting into a playful game of power and permission in "What You Want." Over a catchy electro-pop groove she teases her partner, promising to be everything they desire while daring them to take the lead. English hooks and French verses swirl together as she paints lipstick stains, steamy showers, and cheeky role reversals where the listener ends up “à mes pieds,” at her feet.
Beneath the sultry imagery beats a message of confidence, consent, and equality. Angèle shows that passion sparkles brightest when both lovers feel free to speak up, switch places, and chase pleasure together, pour la vie.
Angèle is a Belgian singer, songwriter, and pianist, born Angèle Van Laeken in Brussels in 1995. She comes from a musical family: her father is the singer Marka and her brother is the rapper Roméo Elvis. Encouraged to play piano from an early age, she first won attention with her covers and playful videos on Instagram before releasing her debut single in 2017.
Her first album, Brol (2018), was a huge success across the French-speaking world and turned her into one of Europe's biggest pop stars, and she later topped the charts with Fever, a duet with Dua Lipa. Libre comes from her second album, Nonante-Cinq (2021), and captures her recurring themes of freedom, independence, and shrugging off other people's expectations.