Recto Verso Lyrics in English Paradis

“Recto Verso” is Paradis’s playful invitation to turn the page and look at both sides of ourselves — the glossy public front and the secret feelings tucked just behind it. The French title literally means “front/back,” and the lyrics beg a friend (or perhaps the listener) to drop the polished pose, speak about their true ideals, and stop blushing over honest emotions. Beneath its smooth electro-pop vibe, the song points a finger at flashy, surface-level sophistication, reminding us that it can leave us frozen in the mirror and trapped by anxiety.

Instead of hiding behind a picture-perfect image, Paradis urges us to show “l’envers du décor” — the backstage side of our lives — because real connection blossoms only when we reveal the vulnerable, imperfect details. By flipping the sheet over from recto to verso, the track celebrates authenticity, intimacy, and the freedom that comes from breaking out of the “impasse” of appearances. In short, it is a stylish soundtrack for anyone ready to trade superficial polish for genuine conversation and self-acceptance.