"Désolé Caroline" is a song by French singer Eddy De Pretto. The lyrics of the song revolve around a narrator named Caroline who the singer is apologizing to. Throughout the song, the narrator expresses that he has other things to do and has to move on from their relationship. The lyrics suggest that the narrator needs to focus on his own personal growth and artistic pursuits. He mentions wanting to write, break old habits, and continue to explore love and relationships with other people. The narrator apologizes to Caroline for leaving her behind and implies that their relationship has run its course. He also mentions feeling confused about their relationship, mistaking friendship for love. The song portrays Caroline as someone who has a negative impact on the narrator's life. The lyrics describe her metaphorically as a cold winter disguised as summer and someone who has flattered the narrator's demons. The narrator realizes that he cannot find true fulfilment or pleasure with Caroline and sees tears behind her laughter. The lyrics also mention other people the narrator wants to love, places he wants to visit, and things he wants to accomplish. He highlights his desire to experience new things and not make any more efforts in their relationship. The chorus of the song repeats "Désolé Caroline" (Sorry Caroline) multiple times, emphasizing the narrator's apology to her. He acknowledges that he cannot give her what she wants and expresses that their relationship is over. The song ends with a section that discusses the narrator's struggle to fall for Caroline and his reluctance to continue in their relationship. He expresses a desire to find new allies and mentions throwing away their alliance that kept them connected as friends. In terms of overall meaning, "Désolé Caroline" explores themes of self-discovery, the struggle between love and friendship, and the need for personal growth and independence. The song portrays the decision to end a stagnant relationship and the pursuit of one's own interests and passions.
