DIEU MERCI Lyrics – Vald

DIEU MERCI Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro is short and simple, setting the tone for the song. Vald greets the listener and signals that he’s about to start sharing his thoughts. It’s like a casual way of saying, “Here we go.”

[Refrain]
Vald repeatedly says “Dieu merci” (thank God) to express gratitude for everything in his life, even the little things. Before eating, he thanks God, even if the food isn’t perfect. This shows that he appreciates what he has rather than focusing on what’s wrong. He also mentions that he values friendships more than enemies, implying that having good people around is more important than conflict. The refrain acts as the core message of the song: being thankful no matter what.

[Couplet 1]
He starts by reflecting on his life each morning, amazed at how things have turned out. He wonders how he ended up where he is, acknowledging that his life could have been much worse. He imagines alternative realities where he could have been born disabled or forced into war as a child soldier. He then shifts to a deeply personal topic—his mother’s passing. While losing a parent is painful, he finds comfort in the fact that she didn’t suffer for too long, showing his ability to find a silver lining even in tragic situations.

Vald admits that his gratitude is a mix of faith and hope—he thanks God but isn’t sure if God exists. Still, he prefers to stay optimistic rather than dwell on negativity like an ungrateful child. He compares himself to someone without arms who still finds happiness, highlighting his determination to stay positive. He also appreciates having good health and financial freedom, saying he can consume like a rich person.

He then touches on deeper themes, mentioning how he faces life fearlessly, even joking about death. He compares himself to a kamikaze, meaning he’s ready to face whatever comes his way. He suggests that drügs help him stay detached from drama, making it harder for negativity to affect him. Through sarcasm and dark humor, he describes life as “beautiful” in extreme situations like modern-day labor camps or police violence, showing how absurd reality can be. He encourages people to change their mindset to see the messages life is sending them. Finally, he questions why he feels protected while others don’t, suggesting that some people’s lack of belief in themselves is ironically similar to having faith.

[Refrain]
The refrain repeats, reinforcing the message that no matter what happens, gratitude should come first. He acknowledges life’s imperfections but still chooses to be thankful.

[Couplet 2]
Here, Vald explores how different his life could have been. He could have been a math teacher, which seemed likely at one point. He could have been unemployed, struggling to release new music. He could have been stuck in a corporate job, selling toys or other random products. Instead, he’s on stage, saying whatever he wants, even if it doesn’t always make sense.

He wonders why people carry so much hatred, questioning the negativity in the world. He acknowledges that he could have been a struggling drug addict, abandoned by society. He could have been homeless, yet still felt free. Instead, he has success and material wealth, even wearing VVS diamonds, which symbolize luxury. By saying he’s “not chained, but wearing VVS,” he plays with the idea of freedom—he has financial success but isn’t trapped in a system he dislikes.

He maintains his optimistic outlook, saying that as long as he’s alive, nothing is truly unbearable. However, seeing the truth about the world can be painful, like his eyes bleeding. He admits that he escapes reality through smoking, creating a haze of denial. He even talks to birds, which don’t judge him or question his thoughts.

Vald comments on how the world has always been cruel but seems to be getting worse. Despite this, he feels protected, as if he has divine support. He sarcastically tells people to accept life as it is, implying that resistance is pointless. In a moment of dark humor, he suggests that if someone is unhappy, they might as well do something ridiculous like polluting clean water, mocking how people react to problems.

He then reminds listeners how lucky they are to be alive, even if society tries to ignore the harsh truths of existence. He clarifies that he’s not blindly optimistic but realistic—he sees the world for what it is. He also critiques people who lack faith in anything, calling their disbelief almost surreal. He no longer chases dreams but instead finds peace in gratitude, which he considers better than therapy.

[Refrain]
Once again, the refrain brings the song back to its main message: being thankful for life, friends, and the little things, even when they’re not perfect.

[Couplet 3]
Here, Vald reflects on how he has narrowly escaped death multiple times. He acknowledges that his existence itself was unlikely—his parents had him late in life, and he even avoided being aborted. As a newborn, he suffered from repeated illnesses and turned blue for no reason, terrifying his parents. Looking back, he realizes how fragile life is and how many times he could have died but didn’t. This makes him feel even more grateful just to be alive.

[Outro]
In the final lines, he expands on this idea—he’s not just grateful to be alive, but also amazed by the way his life turned out. His story is like a crazy movie, filled with unexpected twists. He closes the song by once again thanking God, ending on a note of appreciation for everything he has experienced.