The French idiom à petit feu literally translates to "over a low flame". It's used to describe something that happens very slowly and gradually, often in a painful or torturous way, like something being slowly cooked.
In the song, Jul uses this powerful imagery to describe a relationship in crisis, singing "On se déchire à petit feu" (We're tearing each other apart slowly). This phrase perfectly captures the slow, painful burn of a love that is falling apart due to constant arguments.
Ever felt like love is a beautiful, complicated mess? That's exactly what French rapper Jul explores in his song 'C'est Dur D'aimer,' which translates to 'It's Hard to Love.' The song tells a super relatable story about a relationship going through a rough patch. Jul sings about coming home late, accidentally waking up his girlfriend with his TV screen, and then escaping into a game of FIFA when they argue. He feels lost and admits his partner thinks he's 'useless' right now. They keep hurting and contradicting each other, stuck in a cycle of small fights that are slowly tearing them apart.
But here's the twist! Despite all the conflict and misunderstandings, this isn't a breakup song. It's actually a love song in disguise. Every time Jul sings, 'It's hard to love,' he immediately follows it up by telling his girlfriend, 'You know that I love you to infinity.' He recognizes his mistakes and wants to talk things out. The song is a raw, honest confession that love isn't a fairytale. It takes work, patience, and admitting when you're wrong, but for the right person, it's a fight he's willing to take on for his whole life.