Encore une fois Lyrics (English Translation) – OrelSan

Encore une fois (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro shows someone craving their old habits even after trying to quit. They still want alcohol and cigarettes, and it highlights that past addictions or urges never fully disappear. Even if you’ve stopped for years, the pull can come back suddenly.

[Verse 1: OrelSan]
This verse paints a picture of a chaotic, out-of-control lifestyle. He wakes up late with a hangover and a dry mouth, feeling like he’s been through a rough night. Right after waking, he tells himself he won’t do it again, but quickly starts thinking about repeating the same habits later in the day. He’s surrounded by people he barely knows, taking drügs, and joining in without hesitation. It’s clear that partying, drinking, and smoking have become more than bad habits—they’re routines that he can’t easily escape. Despite saying he’ll quit, years go by and nothing changes. Everyday life is full of the same old cycles—balconies, terraces, bottles, and stoned friends. He acknowledges that nicotine and other substances are harming his body, but he convinces himself they help cope with problems. This verse also hints at personal growth: he mentions that now he usually avoids those habits, but sometimes the past comes back to haunt him. He hears the voice of his former self reminding him that old urges are still around, showing the struggle between who he was and who he’s trying to become. The verse captures the tension between addiction, nostalgia, and the desire to change, with the past sneaking back into the present.

[Chorus: Yamê]
The chorus is like a conversation with his past self. It shows that even when he thinks he has moved on, old habits and memories are still there, waiting. The old self asks why it’s ignored and reminds him that it hasn’t really gone away. It’s a mix of nostalgia, regret, and a little warning that the past can always return, sometimes unexpectedly.

[Verse 2: Yamê & Orelsan]
This verse dives deeper into facing personal demons and the challenges of truly moving on. It suggests that life isn’t about wanting to change but having the strength to do it. Stress can push someone back into old habits, even when they try to stay away. He reflects on how scrolling through old memories online can bring back feelings from the past. True happiness isn’t just about smiling or appearances—it’s about facing reality and dealing with struggles. The verse also emphasizes how difficult it is to escape these cycles; as soon as you start recovering, old problems pull you down again. It questions whether people really want to beat their demons, hinting that sometimes keeping a safety net, like alcohol or other substances, makes it easier to stay stuck. Depression and old habits linger, even if the methods change. The verse ends by showing that the old self isn’t an enemy—it’s a truth that must be faced. The same patterns, same escapes, and same problems continue, showing how the past shapes present behavior, even in subtle ways.

[Chorus: Yamê]
This chorus repeats the idea that the old self is still around, refusing to be ignored. It reminds him that the past is always there, lurking, even when he thinks he’s done with it. The voice of the old self comes back, persistent and unavoidable, showing the ongoing struggle between who he was and who he is now.