The song "Kiki" by Julien Doré talks about various themes including fear, freedom, fragility, and the media. The lyrics depict a conversation between the singer's heart and someone else, referred to as "Kiki." In the song, the singer asks Kiki if they are aware of how to hold onto their own identity and opinions instead of being influenced by others. They explore the idea that fear has taken over society, and wonder if it is true that they have broken the world, referring to the current state of affairs. The chorus compares Kiki's individuality to the style of Kylian Mbappé, a popular French football player. It suggests that by maintaining their own uniqueness, Kiki can be free and not become tired or weary from conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics also mention not witnessing tigers or people loving each other, indicating a lack of both natural and human connection. The singer implies that such connections were deemed too fragile and were dismissed or disregarded on television. As the song progresses, the singer asks Kiki if they can count the seconds without falling into an abyss of worries and anxiety. They explore the idea that fear screams out loud and should be whispered, implying the need to address fear calmly and quietly in order to be heard and understood. The chorus repeats, emphasizing Kiki's ability to maintain their own style and freedom. It suggests that Kiki won't see tigers or people loving each other due to the fragility they witnessed on television. The bridge of the song acknowledges that regardless of what happens, Kiki knows that everything hangs by a thread and that things can easily unravel. The singer expresses a sense of shame, using it metaphorically as paper to draw Kiki's grave even before they were born or embraced. The final part of the song explores the idea that if something resonates and if tomorrow brings joy, forgiveness is necessary because everyone was tired. The lyrics emphasize that they were not only tired physically but also emotionally and mentally. Overall, "Kiki" reflects on the challenges of maintaining individuality and freedom in a fear-driven society while acknowledging the fatigue and fragility that exists within it.
