Discover the story of the song > La Grippe – Jacques Higelin

The protagonist's partner tells him that he looks good with the flu, and it suits him better than wearing black. The protagonist asks his partner to allow him to suffer a little, and his partner says that when he is suffering, he resembles the rain, which he finds attractive. The protagonist expresses his fear that tears and fever might make him look older and unattractive, but his partner reassures him that they suit him perfectly and find them charming. The protagonist then says that he feels too skinny and asks if his partner has any vinegar, to which his partner responds that his bones suit him well and give him a captivating look. Finally, the protagonist mentions that death will suit him well.