Barbelé literally translates to "barbed wire". It's an unexpected and striking image to find in a song about a relationship.
In the lyrics, Ycare sings "Solide, barbelé" (Solid, barbed wire) to describe the past strength and resilience of the relationship. This metaphor suggests that their bond was not only strong but also perhaps protective, or even impenetrable, like a fence made of barbed wire. It's a unique and memorable way to convey the intensity of their former connection.
Imagine love as a once-bright sky suddenly turning black. In “À Qui La Faute,” Ycare and Hoshi watch that sky collapse and ask the eternal question: Who is to blame? They sing of lifeless stars, devils escorting the heavens out the door, and two lovers staring at each other with no more blue in their eyes. It feels like the end of the world and the end of a relationship rolled into one dramatic scene, where the urge to point fingers clashes with the uneasy thought that maybe no one is at fault at all.
As the chorus repeats "À qui la faute ?" the duo slips between accusation and resignation. One moment they want to blame each other, the next they admit they might simply be powerless against fate, time, or the darkness within. The song becomes a bittersweet anthem for anyone who has ever watched something solid unravel, wondering if the cracks came from outside forces or from their own hands. By the final refrain, the listeners are left holding the same haunting question – and humming along to a melody that makes heartbreak sound heartbreakingly beautiful.