"Porto-Vecchio" is a song by French singer Julien Doré. The lyrics describe a personal experience or emotional journey in the town of Porto-Vecchio, located on the island of Corsica, known for its beautiful beaches and scenic views. In the song, the light is described as divine in Porto-Vecchio, and the clouds and melancholy seem to have marked the singer's skin. Despite this, the singer chooses to stay there and immerse himself in the whispering waves. The mention of leaving the name and heart on the beach suggests a desire to leave behind the memories or a past love. As the song progresses, the singer describes encountering someone who emerges from the sea like an immortal or deadly force. This person seems to have let go of the singer's hand, causing some pain, but the singer chooses not to cry. Instead, they continue to swim in the murmuring waves, gradually forgetting the person's name and body on the beach. The lyrics suggest a sense of resilience and determination from the singer. They smile at the venom that once burned their back. Instead of allowing themselves to be consumed by negative emotions, they continue to swim in an ocean of flames, perhaps representing their determination to let go and move on. Towards the end of the song, the singer expresses their intention to return to Porto-Vecchio the next day. This visit is portrayed as a means to forget the person's hand and the taste of their skin. "Porto-Vecchio" beautifully captures the conflicting emotions of longing, pain, resilience, and the healing power of nature. The song's lyrics convey a personal story of letting go and finding solace in the beauty of a place amidst emotional turmoil.
