Couperet literally translates to "cleaver" or "guillotine blade". It's a strong and somewhat dramatic word that isn't commonly found in everyday French songs.
In the song, the lyrics state, "Et c'est tombé, violent comme un couperet" (And it fell, violent like a cleaver). This powerful metaphor describes the sudden and brutal impact of the heartbreak, likening it to the swift, decisive, and painful cut of a blade. It vividly conveys the shock and finality of the separation.
“Comment Ça Va” turns the simple, friendly question “How are you?” into a bittersweet punch. Madame Monsieur and Jok’air paint the picture of an ordinary November morning when everything quietly falls apart. A woman packs her bags and walks away, leaving her partner stunned, replaying polite small-talk in his head while anger, guilt, and heartbreak simmer underneath.
The chorus sounds like a casual catch-up with an old friend, yet each “comment ça va” digs deeper into the pain of a love that suddenly split in two. Christmas is coming, the children’s laughter is gone, and jealousy toward “the other man” burns. The song reminds us that behind everyday greetings, people can hide heavy stories—showing how fragile polite words can be when the heart is in ruins.