Lyrics: We had said to each other: "Maybe it's better We aren't necessarily happy together Let's separate, forget if we can It's going to be hard for a month or two" A month or two, or maybe even more Relearning how to live alone and hold on Breaking the tight bonds formed by habit While waiting for the worst moments Oh, those nights, those nights of solitude Eyes open, white ceiling, the noise of time Passing by and jostling Images that we try to chase away but that keep coming back The morning that we saw coming Getting up without thinking, getting dressed Going out onto the street, meeting people Smiling and forgetting until the moment Oh, those nights, those nights of solitude Eyes open, white ceiling, the noise of time Passing by and jostling Images that we try to chase away but that keep coming back Meeting by chance and playing Talking without saying anything but looking at each other And then those hours in front of the telephone Head in hands, waiting for it to ring And these nights, these nights of solitude Eyes open, white ceiling, the noise of time Passing by and jostling Images that we try to chase away but that keep coming back These nights of solitude Eyes open, white ceiling, the noise of time Passing by and jostling Images that we try to chase away but that keep coming back Jean-Jacques Goldman's song "Les Nuits De Solitude" (The Nights of Solitude) is about the emotions and experiences one goes through after a breakup. The song portrays the initial agreement to separate and the struggle of relearning how to live alone. It delves into the feelings of loneliness and the difficulty of breaking habits formed during the relationship. The lyrics also touch on the moments of hope when encountering people and the longing for connection. Overall, the song beautifully captures the pain, solitude, and longing that accompanies a breakup.
