Ex aequo is a Latin phrase meaning "on equal footing" that's used in French to mean "tied" or "neck and neck," often in the context of a race or competition. It's a unique and sophisticated term that you won't hear in everyday conversation.
In the song, Amir sings, "Le corps et le coeur ex aequo" (The body and the heart are neck and neck). He uses this phrase poetically to express a perfect harmony between physical desire and emotional feeling, both equally important as they decide to lose themselves in the moment.
Live for the sparkle of now! Amir’s Ce Soir is an irresistible invitation to slip out of routine and dive head-first into a night of pure spontaneity. The singer urges us to tip life itself, hoping it will serve up a little extra hope, while we trade heavy thoughts for starlit dreams. By asking us to ‘put suns in our eyes,’ he paints a glowing picture of two people who choose playful madness over melancholy and harmony over hesitation. Body and soul stand side by side, reminding us that genuine connection is both physical and deeply emotional.
Ultimately, the song celebrates carpe diem energy. Yesterday is labeled too old, tomorrow an illusion, so the only moment that matters is right now. Walls fall, backpacks are packed, and the sky becomes brighter when we finally look up instead of down. Ce Soir is a musical pep-talk that says: forget the worries, feel the beat, and let tonight be the best version of life you can imagine.