Succède comes from the verb succéder, meaning to succeed, follow, or take over from someone or something. It's a formal and impactful word that carries a sense of consequence and transition.
In the context of the song, the singer is telling someone to
Sans Cri Ni Haine plunges us into the turbulence of a love triangle, but instead of fireworks and bitterness, Marie-Mai invites calm honesty. The narrator is the “new” lover speaking to the man’s current partner through him. She urges him to reassure the other woman: “be strong, it is not your fault.” Their own passion may be irresistible, yet she refuses to let the breakup turn into a war.
At its heart, the song is about taking responsibility when love changes direction. The narrator admits “c’est nous, nous sommes devenus fous”—both she and the man lost control—but she still wants compassion for the one left behind. Her message: end things sans cri ni haine (without screams or hate), promise her she will find love elsewhere, and make sure she knows her tears are not worth someone who has already let his heart fly away. It is a bittersweet anthem of honesty, empathy, and the courage to walk toward new love while respecting the old.