Que Des Liens Lyrics in English by ZAZ
Antipodes refers to places or things that are diametrically opposed or on opposite sides of the world. It's a less common, more evocative word than simply saying "opposites."
In the song, ZAZ sings, "Qui me dévoilent des épisodes / Parfois aux antipodes / De la personne que j'ai connue" (Who reveal episodes to me / Sometimes at the antipodes / Of the person I knew). She uses this word to express the stark contrast between the person she thought she knew and the stories others are telling her, highlighting a profound difference in perception.
ZAZ's "Que Des Liens" is a really touching song about grief and how we connect with others, especially after someone we care about is gone. It starts with those heavy moments of loss, like "le dernier regard" [the last look] and "le dernier départ" [the last departure], and the tears that come with them. But what's interesting is how ZAZ explains that it's not the person who's gone that makes her cry. Instead, it's "ceux et celles qui t'ont aimé" [those who loved you] who share stories and memories. These stories sometimes reveal a different side of the person she knew, making her wish she could believe them.
The song really highlights how we're all connected, even in sorrow. ZAZ sings, "C'est pas toi qui me fait pleurer / C'est ceux qui pleurent à mes côtés" [It's not you who makes me cry / It's those who cry beside me]. This line beautifully expresses that shared grief can be a powerful bond. The repeated phrase "On n'est rien / Que des liens" [We are nothing / But connections] really drives home the idea that our lives are made up of these relationships, and even when someone leaves, those connections continue to shape us. It's a beautiful reminder of how interconnected we all are.
