☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics tell of past times when the roses bloomed and the girls danced in the gardens.
- It describes how things have changed and how today's society has become more superficial.
- The text invites us to reflect on the changes in the world and in ourselves.
- It is a nostalgic text that idealizes the past but also looks critically at the present.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Quand les roses" by
Salvatore Adamo tell of past times when the roses bloomed and the girls came out to dance in the gardens. It was a charming time when the girls let their skirts flutter. But then the roses withered and the girls returned to indulge in winter in their warm cocoon.
The lyrics of the song describe how things have changed. Nowadays, the roses are artificial and the girls go flower picking all year round. They can no longer bear the boredom and change both externally and internally to breathe fresh air. It seems that the lyrics of the song suggest that today's society has become more superficial and people constantly seek variety.
"C'était charmant, le temps des roses" - It was charming, the time of the roses.
"Les filles vont cueillir des fleurs été comme hiver" - The girls go flower picking summer and winter.
The lyrics of the song invite us to reflect on how the world has changed and how we have changed as human beings. It is a nostalgic text that idealizes the past but also critically examines the present.