“Les Amants De La Colline” invites us to climb a moonlit hill where passion crackles like the last drag of a cigarette. Slimane and La Zarra trade breathy lines that swing between devilish taunts and angelic whispers, painting two lovers caught in an almost hypnotic inhale–exhale rhythm. The repeated images of smoke, stars, and trembling hands create a sensual atmosphere in which every kiss feels both euphoric and fleeting, as if the night itself could vanish in a puff of ash.
Beneath the sultry surface, the song reveals the darker sting of addictive love. References to the devil, protective angels, and a pounding heart hint at the lovers’ struggle with inner pain: they try to escape loneliness and “spleen” by climbing higher, only to find there is nowhere left to go but down. Their vow to “fumer jusqu’à la cendre” (smoke down to the ashes) becomes a metaphor for burning through every last moment, however destructive it might be. Intimate, turbulent, and irresistibly poetic, this track turns breath, smoke, and desire into a bittersweet anthem for anyone who has ever loved on the edge.
Slimane Nebchi, known professionally as Slimane, is a celebrated French singer-songwriter born on October 13, 1989, in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. He gained widespread recognition after winning season 5 of The Voice: la plus belle voix, where he captivated audiences as part of Team Florent Pagny.
With a rich musical career starting in 2016, Slimane has released four studio albums, three of which have topped the French Albums Chart. His collaborations and solo works have led to over twenty-five entries on the French Singles Chart, including a number-one hit with "Bella ciao". Notably, Slimane represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with his song "Mon amour," achieving an impressive fourth place. His soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting continue to inspire fans of French music around the world.