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âLâAssasymphonieâ is a wordplay that blends assassin and symphony, and the song feels exactly like that: a dramatic, nocturnal duel between dark thoughts and soaring melodies. Florent Mothe sings as a tortured artist who cannot sleep, stalked by a âkiller symphonyâ in his mind. The lyrics paint a picture of insomnia, envy, and self-destruction: he resents lovers, fights the inner enemy that âfĂȘtes his defeatsâ, and drowns his fears in chaotic music. Every line swings between elegance and violence, turning his mental turmoil into a grand, if unsettling, musical performance.
At its core, the song is about jealousy and obsession. Inspired by the character of Salieri in Mozart, lâOpĂ©ra Rock, Motheâs narrator feels talentless next to the brilliance he longs for, so he vows his nights to requiems, curses, and blasphemy. The âassasymphonieâ becomes both weapon and refuge, a place where he can kill his phobias with dissonant chords while admitting that his own harmony âsounds false.â The result is a flamboyant confession of envy wrapped in theatrical rock, perfect for anyone who loves a bit of operatic drama with their angst.