Répit translates to "respite" or a "moment of rest". It's a less common word in everyday French, making it stand out in the lyrics.
In the song, Matt Pokora sings, "Avant qu'on nous oublie, s'accorder un répit" (Before we are forgotten, let's grant ourselves a respite). It encourages listeners to take a break and enjoy life before it's too late, adding a reflective and carpe diem feel to the song.
À Nous is a high-energy toast to life itself. Matt Pokora and Nyco Lilliu rally their friends with a simple cry: “It’s ours!” – the night, the adventure, the chance to write our own story. The lyrics celebrate brotherhood and love, urging us to grab every thrill now because tomorrow is never promised. If we must die one day, they say, let it be after we have laughed, danced and broken a few rules together.
Throughout the song they raise imaginary glasses: to us, to pleasure taken in the moment, to hearts still beating. Forget postponing dreams, forget polite hesitation; the chorus reminds us that whatever we seize today can never be taken back. The result is an infectious anthem of carpe diem that invites listeners to live boldly, cherish their relationships and make memories worth remembering.