In their work Osmose, BERTIER uses French lyrics to guide the audience emotionally and poetically through feelings of longing, intimacy, and change. The song is written in a polished and romantic language that deep explores the imagery of human sentiment, at times in a jester’s manner. BERTIER intertwines gentleness with force, crafting words that are simultaneously intimate and omnipresent. 

Continuously repeating “Où iras-tu ?” (Where will you go?), suggests the yearning to emotionally, or spiritually, track and fathom someone’s journey. This question transforms, with its multiple articulation, into a metaphor of attachment along with profound wonder. There is also a mention of “vers les etoiles” (toward the stars), sailing with a “voile tendue” (tight sail), which creates a sense of achieving the unattainable or moving toward the unknown. 

It is BERTIER’s gentle romance that makes the powerful touchable presence of the lyrics enthralling. Expressions like “téter mes ecchymoses” (suck my bruises) and “entre tes cuisses”, (between our thighs), ignite the sensuality and paint emotional fragility.These verses speak of a soothing, and gentle, closeness that seems to merge as though within the boundaries of Osmose itself. The essence is the merging of identities, pains, and pleasures into one space where they can, and are encouraged to, intermingle.

BERTIER remembers their personal challenges with, “J’ai défendu les causes les plus improbables” (I defended the most improbable causes), showcasing their struggles and passion. That phrase speaks volume on the people they have impacted throughout history. Their choice of words is powerful; even phrases like “Métavers de gris” (gray metaverse) and “Métamorphoses” signal contrast between life and significance and monotonous routine, highlighting change for the better. Their choice to fill in the voids with human connection shows digital rupture being pushed against.

The prose and poetry of Osmose creates a sense of duality — body and soul, past and future, solitude and oneness, creating an antagonistic blend of elements—all of which is unique and fresh. BERTIER revolves around key phrases and constructs them to create the intense beauty of gentle chaos. They encourages us to reflect on critical thoughts.