Sirène translates to "mermaid" or "siren". It's an enchanting and somewhat mythical word that stands out from everyday vocabulary.
In the song, the narrator describes his lost love as a "fantôme de sirène" (ghost of a mermaid) and refers to her "regard de sirène" (mermaid's gaze). This imagery evokes a sense of alluring mystery and a captivating, almost otherworldly beauty, making the word both poetic and memorable in the context of a lost, unforgettable love.
"L'Hawaïenne" tells the story of a fleeting, almost supernatural love. The narrator meets a woman one night and is instantly captivated, calling her his "Saturn Venus" and his "nocturnal goddess." He describes her as a mermaid-like presence, someone unlike anyone else who could ever replace her.
Their connection is intense but short-lived. One day it simply ends, and she disappears like a ghost, leaving only her memory behind. He still dreams of her, remembering her touch and her scent, even as she slips away every time he wakes.
The song closes on a hopeful, dreamlike note: the narrator imagines finding her again in another life, maybe even in paradise, where they could finally be together as one.