Dépassé plunges us into the speeding mind of someone who feels out-raced by time itself. Surrounded by ticking clocks, catacombs, and a Faust-like temptation to give in to darker impulses, the singer wrestles with sleepless nights, melting memories, and a gnawing need to breathe fresh air. Each line paints the tension between two forces: the magnetic pull of the abyss and the distant glow of a liberating light.
Despite the heavy atmosphere, the song pulses with a quiet resilience. The narrator may feel "au fond de l’enfer," yet a stubborn spark keeps him chasing the sun, counting dreams until the hours finally stop. Dépassé is a poetic reminder that even when we are overwhelmed, the very act of reaching for light can keep us alive.