LEARN LYRICS

France’s Claudio Capéo turns his powerful voice toward a dark but important topic: the trap of an abusive relationship disguised as grand romance. The lyrics paint a chilling picture of a partner who whispers “I love you” while wounding with “thorns of roses,” blames his victim when he “explodes,” and keeps her locked in a cycle of apologies and fear. Over an urgent folk-pop beat, Capéo’s accordion swells like storm clouds, matching the tension between honey-sweet promises and the harsh reality of control.

Throughout the chorus, the repeated command “tu dois t’en aller” (you have to leave) becomes a lifeline. Capéo urges the listener to

• jump off the “drunken ship” before it sinks,
• “hoist words” and speak out so others can help,
• believe that a clear horizon awaits once she escapes those “arms of hell.” The song ends on a note of hope: the wind will rise, the sky will clear, and though scars remain, freedom is possible. In short, “T’en Aller” is both a stark warning and an anthem of courage for anyone who needs to walk away from toxic love.