Bruit Lyrics in English by Emma Peters
Dépenser means "to spend" (money or time). While it's a common verb, its usage in this song is particularly interesting and relatable.
The singer talks about wanting to "dépenser des mille et des cents" (spend thousands and hundreds) on shopping, but ultimately realizing that material things can't fill the void left by a lost love. This highlights a universal theme, making the word resonate deeply within the song's context.
Emma Peters's "Bruit" [Noise] drops us right into the messy aftermath of a night out and a sudden breakup. Our singer comes home after a few drinks, trying to be quiet as she slips into bed, only to find her partner isn't there. "J'ai caressé les draps, j'ai vu que t'y étais pas" [I caressed the sheets, I saw you weren't there] really hits hard, doesn't it? Her heart is hanging by a thread, and she turns the whole city upside down looking for them.
She sings about how she could try to distract herself with shopping, buying new clothes and expensive things, but "y a rien qui me va mieux que toi" [nothing suits me better than you]. It's a really relatable feeling when you're heartbroken and nothing feels right without that person. She realizes she's lost them, remembering how they told her to be quiet, but her tears made noise. Now, she's discovering a new life without them, acknowledging, "Je sais j'ai tous les torts" [I know I'm completely to blame]. It's a really honest look at regret and the pain of a love lost because of her own actions.
