Ceux Qui Rêvent

Pomme's song 'Ceux Qui Rêvent' is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that delves into the world of insomnia and the yearning for escape through dreams. The French artist, known for her delicate voice and poetic lyrics, paints a vivid picture of sleepless nights filled with a mix of contemplation and distress. The title, which translates to 'Those Who Dream,' juxtaposes the fortunate dreamers with the plight of the insomniac narrator.

The lyrics describe the narrator's struggle with insomnia, using metaphors like 'Petits trous dans la toile étanche' (Small holes in the watertight canvas) to illustrate the fragmented sleep and the intrusion of thoughts that keep her awake. The repetition of 'Ah, minuit est là / Ah, je ne dors pas' (Ah, midnight is here / Ah, I do not sleep) emphasizes the cyclical nature of her nights, where the arrival of midnight brings no rest, only a heightened awareness of her own restlessness and the vastness of the space around her. The song suggests a sense of isolation and the overwhelming nature of the night, where even the moon is described as a slightly rancid fruit, and life itself is likened to a disease.

The refrain 'Ceux qui rêvent ont bien de la chance / Les autres ont des insomnies' (Those who dream are lucky / The others have insomnia) serves as a poignant reminder of the divide between those who can escape reality through dreams and those who are trapped in the wakefulness of their own minds. Pomme's use of language and melody creates a lullaby for the sleepless, offering a sense of companionship and understanding to anyone who has ever struggled to find peace in the quiet of the night.