Lyrics: Carve the bark until it bleeds Nail the doors, imprison yourself Live in dreams from staying up too late Pray to shadows and walk so much I tell myself it takes time I write it so dark on white No matter what I do, wherever I am Nothing erases you, I think of you Days pass, empty furrows In reason and without love My chance passes, the winds turn The absence remains, persistently I tell myself that's how it is That we don't forget without growing old No matter what I do, wherever I am Nothing erases you, I think of you And whatever I learn, I don't know Why I bleed and not you There's no hatred, no king No god nor chain that we don't fight But what is needed, what power What weapon breaks indifference Oh, it's not fair, it's badly written Like an insult, more than disdain No matter what I do, wherever I am Nothing erases you, I think of you And whatever I learn, I don't know Why I bleed and not you And not you Jean-Jacques Goldman's song "Pas Toi" speaks of the enduring pain and longing for someone who is no longer present in the singer's life. The lyrics depict the struggle of trying to move on, but despite the passage of time and attempts to forget, the memory and thoughts of this person persist. The song explores the feeling of emptiness and lack of love in the singer's life, as well as the question of why they are the ones who feel the pain while the other person seemingly remains unaffected. The lyrics also touch on themes of injustice and indifference in the world, questioning what power or force could break such apathy. Overall, "Pas Toi" conveys a sense of longing, unresolved emotions, and the inability to fully let go of someone who has left a profound impact on the singer's life.
