Discover the story of the song > La tristitude – Oldelaf

The protagonist is singing about the feeling of "la tristitude," which is a mix of sadness and loneliness. He gives examples of situations that make him feel this way, like swallowing a toothpick, finding out his father is Swiss-German, or when his friend calls him to help with moving. These situations make him feel bad. He also mentions other situations, like when he has to become a goalkeeper in handball or when he steps on a small Lego, that make him feel frustrated. Overall, "la tristitude" is a feeling that comes from different things in life that make you feel sad or upset.