Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: french
Song Meaning of “Hémophile” by BB Brunes
Hémophile is a song about being an outsider – someone who struggles with fitting in, and feeling excluded from the rest of the world. It’s a song about standing out and being different, but at the same time having a sense of self-acceptance, and even a sense of pride.
The narrator speaks of feeling isolated, with an unyielding determination to make their own way, as the chorus suggests: “Je reste seule et loin/Pendant que les autres s’éloignent/Je suis plus Hémophile/Je ne veux ne plus être seule.”
The metaphor of being a Hemophile, or one who has a serious bleeding disorder, serves as a symbol of being an outsider, but at the same time of being proud of who they are. The metaphors are touching and powerful: “Je suis plus Hemophile/Toutes les blessures se répandent/Mes souvenirs se confondent/Mais ce sang qui coule m’apprend à etre différent.”
The song speaks of a dialog between acceptance and rejection, and becoming comfortable in the space between the two. It’s a cry for understanding, and a cry for hope, as the narrator realizes that their differences can be celebrated with strength and courage. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that even in adversity, we have the capacity to find beauty and hope in ourselves, if we remain true to who we are.