Rempart literally translates to "rampart" or "stronghold," referring to a defensive wall or fortification. It's a strong, evocative word not commonly found in everyday song lyrics.
In this song, Daniel Balavoine uses "rempart" metaphorically to describe someone who understands what it means to be a defense or a barrier, perhaps against adversity or societal pressures. It suggests a character who is resilient and aware of the protective structures, both physical and emotional, that people build.
"Aimer est plus fort que d'être aimé" (Loving is stronger than being loved) is Daniel Balavoine's meditation on staying true to yourself while people around you judge and resent you for it.
The verses describe someone caught between two accusations: being seen as a blasphemer, or drawing wrathful looks just for being different. Balavoine sings about people who never learn from what they sow and would rather melt you into the crowd than let you stand apart, no matter how honestly you've tried to break the ice with them.
Against that pressure, the chorus offers one answer: love itself. Not being loved back, but the act of loving, carries you through your efforts and unravels every secret, even while everyone around you tries to devour you. That is the song's core claim: loving is stronger than being loved.