Chagrin translates to "sorrow" or "grief" and is a more formal and poetic word than common terms for sadness.
In the song, the singer says, "C'était pas fait pour / Que t'aies du chagrin" (It wasn't meant for / You to have sorrow). She uses this word to express her regret that her actions might have caused her partner distress, adding a touch of emotional depth to her apology.
Salut, ça va ? In this tender slice of everyday life, Clio sings from the front step of a relationship that has just weathered a tiny storm. After slipping out for a late-night loop around the block, she returns home cigarette-smelling, tear-streaked, and filled with apologies. The refrain “T’as vu, j’suis là” works like a gentle tap on the shoulder: she is reminding her partner (and maybe herself) that she never really left. Every small image – kicking pebbles, soaking her cheeks, warming up in his jacket – paints a movie-like scene of someone who needed space to breathe but was always magnetised back to love.
Clio’s lyrics capture the push-and-pull of intimacy: the freedom to wander, the fear of losing, and the quiet joy of reunion. By the end she playfully scolds her partner’s doubts, declaring “Y’a pas mieux que toi.” The song is a cosy promise wrapped in morning coffee and fresh croissants – proof that even after touching the bottom, coming home can feel sweeter than ever.