Discover the story of the song > La Grippe – Brigitte Fontaine

The lyrics are about a protagonist who is sick with the flu. Her partner tells her that the flu looks good on her and gives her a nice complexion. When the protagonist expresses fear that her tears and fever might make her look old and ugly, her partner reassures her that they actually find her tears and fever charming. The protagonist then comments that even though they feel weak and thin, their partner finds their bones and frailty attractive and tells them not to worry. Finally, the protagonist concludes that death will also suit them well.