Discover the story of the song > Aux sombres héros de l’amer – Noir Désir

- "Aux sombres héros de l'amer" is the third single by French rock band Noir Désir, released in 1989.
- The song is a play on words that can be interpreted as "O sombrero of the sea".
- The single includes a B-side sung in English, "The Wound", which is present on the album.
- The song was a decisive success for the group, entering the top 50 and being played on all radio stations.
- The band felt that the public only saw the song as a "sailor song" and did not understand the hidden meaning.
- The video that accompanies the song shows the band members in a maritime setting.
- The song is about the journey of life, as illustrated by the phrase "who have crossed the oceans of emptiness".