S'émerveiller is a reflexive verb meaning 'to marvel' or 'to be amazed'. It's a beautiful and evocative word that captures a sense of wonder and joy.
In the song, Vianney sings, "Et réveille-moi si je ne m'émerveille pas devant la vie que l'on a" (And wake me up if I don't marvel at the life we have). He uses this word to express a deep desire to always appreciate and find wonder in his life with his loved one, making it a poignant and memorable choice.
Pour De Vrai (which means For Real) is Vianney’s joyful declaration that love can completely flip your world. Before meeting his partner, the singer was “shouting in the rain.” Now, every sunrise feels like a gift because, to him, “the sun is you.” He begs to be woken up if he ever stops marveling at their shared life, showing how amazed he still is by this unexpected happiness.
The rest of the lyrics are a playful yet sincere promise: they will leave Paris, sing together while waiting for a baby, and face “punches and old age” side by side. Repeating “Je ris pas” (I’m not joking) and “Pour de vrai,” Vianney underlines that this is not a fleeting romance but a lifelong vow. The song glows with optimism, reminding us that seeing “the world in miniature” is fine as long as their love stays huge and real.