Mascarade translates to "masquerade" in English. While it literally refers to a costume party or a disguise, it carries a deeper, more metaphorical meaning in this song.
Eddy De Pretto uses it to describe a facade or a pretense he puts on, perhaps to fit in or hide his true feelings. He sings, "que ma mascarade a fait fuir lentement par sa froideur maussade" (that my masquerade slowly made them flee with its sullen coldness), suggesting his act ultimately pushed people away. It's an evocative word that highlights themes of authenticity and social performance.
Eddy de Pretto’s “Fête De Trop” is the soundtrack of a night that spins out of control. The narrator dives headfirst into a glittering world of pop idols, neon drinks and fleeting flings, piling up every possible excess in search of excitement. We follow him through smoky rooms, pulsing dancefloors and hazy hookups where absinthe, “rails” and dazzling nymphs blur together. Each new thrill feels urgent, almost heroic, yet every moment of pleasure is matched by clenched jaws, hastily patched-up wounds and a creeping sense of coldness.
The chorus – “C’est la fête de trop!” (“It’s one party too many!”) – is both confession and warning. By the time the glitter settles, the singer is KO, shimmering on the outside but empty within. The song captures that familiar morning-after emptiness when last night’s sparkle looks more like a fiasco than a triumph. Under its dance-floor energy, “Fête De Trop” is really a critique of binge culture and the pressure to keep partying even when the soul is already exhausted. In short, it is a catchy, candid reminder that chasing thrills can leave you shining in sequins yet starving for something real.