‘Simon Romain Jean – Touch the flame’ is a masterstroke in intimate, soul-stirring songwriting. Performed alongside guitarist Sacha Ruffieux, this track is a bluesy, hypnotic meditation on love, grief, and emotional survival. It feels less like a song and more like an open journal—raw, confessional, and achingly human.
From the opening piano chords, a soft, meditative atmosphere takes hold. The ambiance is tender, almost sacred. Then comes Simon’s voice—Eddie Vedder-esque in tone but uniquely his own in depth and vulnerability. His vocals dance across delicate guitar phrases with exquisite control, bringing a haunting beauty to each line. The line “He’s a flower that learned to grow in the darkness” captures the central ache of the song with poetic clarity.
Recorded live at La Fonderie in Fribourg with no overdubs or digital polish, the track glows with authenticity. The presence of an audience subtly feeds the performance, giving it a raw, living energy that’s rare in modern recordings. The chemistry between Simon and Sacha is palpable, their guitars weaving an understated yet deeply expressive sonic fabric.
The song’s lyrical content is steeped in poetic melancholy: a story of a woman walking toward love, only to be swept away by inner turmoil. It becomes a metaphor for love’s impermanence and the fragility of connection. The refrain, “Please don’t go, I’m not good at being alone,” lands like a quiet plea into the void.
This isn’t just music; it’s vulnerability distilled into sound. A gem for fans of introspective folk, vintage blues, or just anyone who’s ever loved and lost. Touch the Flame doesn’t just touch—it lingers, it sears, and it heals.
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