Mieux Que Nous Lyrics in English M. Pokora , Soprano
Intempéries translates to "inclement weather" or "bad weather conditions." It's a more formal and less common word than simply saying "mauvais temps" (bad weather), making it stand out.
In the song, the lyric "On est passé du printemps aux intempéries" (We went from spring to bad weather) is a powerful metaphor. It describes the transition from a happy, hopeful period (spring) to a difficult and turbulent time (bad weather) in the family's life, likely referring to the parents' separation and its impact on the child.
“Mieux Que Nous” paints the bittersweet portrait of a family split in two yet united by a single wish: that the next generation will rise above their parents’ heartbreak. M. Pokora and Soprano give voice to a child watching Mom waltz alone and Dad tango on his own, each parent nursing a ‘heart in prison’ after love’s collapse. Between alternating verses, the youngster becomes the weekend-chorister, shuffling between houses, piecing together family photos like a midnight puzzle, and begging the world for a little help.
Despite the melancholy, the song pulses with optimism. Every refrain reminds the child – and every listener – that “little by little” we build our own nests, learn from past mistakes, and can “do better than them, better than us.” It is a catchy pop plea for empathy, dignity, and second chances, wrapped in graceful strings, hip-hop beats, and a chorus that sticks in your head long after the last note fades.
