The song "Désaccord" by Joyce Jonathan is about a relationship that has lost its harmony and is filled with misunderstandings and disagreements. The lyrics depict the confusion and frustration the singer feels as she tries to understand who she is dealing with and what their true intentions are. The song opens with the idea that hiding or concealing one's true feelings or actions is not the same as lying. The singer apologizes for not seeing or understanding the deceptive behavior of her partner. She emphasizes that making arrangements or compromises does not necessarily equate to acting in a positive or beneficial way. The chorus suggests a desire for a strong and meaningful connection with the partner, symbolized by the imagery of four hands, eyes, and arms coming together. The singer alludes to the magnetism of her partner's love and his sweet but incoherent words. However, the singer questions the true nature of the relationship and her partner's true identity. She wonders who she is dealing with and what her role in the relationship is. The illusions in love and the pain it can cause are highlighted. The singer desperately seeks clarity and asks for the name and agreement (accord) that will define their relationship. The second verse continues the theme of being deceived and disappointed. The singer mentions the contrasting image of the partner's angelic face and the emptiness and lack of substance in their words. The impersonal and conventional "I love yous" are not satisfying or genuine. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's commitment to the relationship but also acknowledging the broken agreements and misunderstandings. The image of playing the piano is used as a metaphor for the dissonance and lack of harmony in their relationship. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's realization that their relationship was not as beautiful and harmonious as it once seemed. The final line, "Ça sonnait beau, ça sonne plus" translates to "It sounded beautiful, it doesn't sound that way anymore" or "It used to sound beautiful, it doesn't anymore." The repeated mention of being in disagreement (désaccord) reinforces the idea that their relationship has lost its harmony and no longer resonates positively.
