Cœur de Pirate invites us into a bittersweet, star-crossed confession with “Verseau” (French for Aquarius). Singing to an elusive, Aquarian lover, the Canadian artist paints a scene where everyone is drawn to this magnetic soul, yet no one can truly keep them. The narrator watches in awe and jealousy as admirers flock around, feeling every flirtatious glance “kill” her with silent predictions of heartbreak. She pleads for the Aquarius to drop the thrill-seeking games, hold her hand, and prove that their story isn’t ending.
Beneath the dreamy melody, the lyrics pulse with vulnerability: “Verseau, tu brises mon cœur” — “Aquarius, you break my heart.” Torn between devotion and doubt, she admits she lives only for their storm-grey eyes while fearing she’ll lose them forever. The repetition of questions about “the end” captures that agonizing limbo when love teeters on the edge. In short, “Verseau” is a cosmic, emotional tug-of-war that explores desire, insecurity, and the hope that even a free-spirited Aquarius might choose commitment over wandering. It’s as haunting as it is relatable, reminding us how love can feel like staring at the night sky: beautiful, vast, and impossible to hold.