L'ivresse Lyrics in English Feu! Chatterton

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song L'ivresse by Feu! Chatterton from French to English.

All my thoughts are born

In the excess of drunkenness

Still in this little dive

It's late

But where will you go

Still in this little dive

But where will you go

It's late

That's it, here we are, I'm wasted

That's it, here we are, that's it, here we are, that's it, here we are

Still in this little dive

It's late

But where will you go

Still in this little dive

It's late

But where will you go

And my anger thins in an ocean of calm and of liquid

You I see in the mirror, tell me, who are you

That's it, here we are, that's it, here we are, that's it, here we are, I'm wasted

That's it, here we are, that's it, here we are, that's it, here we are, f*ck off

And your sulky pout was like a kiss

On my chilly lips

And my stiffened heart

That night, that night when you had me

Amaranth red suits much better

My glass of wine than the French flag

All the friends gripe, it's getting out of hand

Fewer rhythmic missteps

Against my fingers trickles an idea of revenge

This caress itching my skins

I clench my fists

And my anger thins in an ocean of calm and of liquid

You I see in this agave liquor, tell me, who are you

That's it, here we are, that's it, here we are, that's it, here we are, I'm wasted

And my anger thins in an ocean of calm

And my anger thins in this liquid

You I see, tell me, who are you

Nothing serious doc

It's just me and my turpitudes

That's it, here we are, that's it, here we are

And your sulky pout was like a kiss

On my chilly lips

And my stiffened heart

And your sulky pout was like a kiss

On my chilly lips

And my stiffened heart

That night, that night when you had me

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turpitudes — turpitudes / depravities

Turpitudes refers to acts or thoughts that are morally depraved or wicked. It's a strong, somewhat archaic word that isn't commonly found in everyday conversation or pop songs, making it particularly striking.

In the context of "L'ivresse," the speaker admits, "Ce n'est que moi et mes turpitudes" (It's just me and my depravities). This line, delivered amidst themes of intoxication and self-reflection, suggests a moment of raw honesty and self-awareness about one's own moral failings or questionable actions, adding a layer of depth to the song's narrative.

Picture the scene: a dimly lit neighbourhood bar, the clock well past midnight, and a poet-singer swirling another glass of wine while thoughts tumble out faster than the liquor can numb them. L’ivresse (which means “drunkenness”) invites us to sit beside Feu! Chatterton’s narrator as he slips from swagger to self-doubt, from playful banter to blurry introspection. The repeated line “Ça y est, voilà, je suis raide” lets us feel that woozy moment when the buzz peaks, the world tilts, and inhibitions evaporate.

Beneath the clinking glasses lies a deeper story. Alcohol becomes both escape and mirror: it softens the narrator’s pent-up anger, yet also confronts him with the question “Who are you?” The fleeting kiss of a “moue boudeuse,” the crimson wine that looks better than the national flag, the friends on the verge of quarrel—each image shows how passion, frustration, and tenderness blur together when night stretches on. By the last glimmer of neon, the song feels less like a toast and more like a confession: a search for identity swirling at the bottom of the glass, where rage dissolves into quiet and the heart, heavy with secrets, still hopes for connection.

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Feu! Chatterton L'ivresse Lyrics