"Paris-Seychelles" is a song by French singer Julien Doré released in 2014. The song tells a story of a love affair that takes place in different locations, primarily in Paris and the Seychelles. The lyrics describe moments and emotions shared between two individuals. They smile together in Angoulême, a city in southwestern France, and then experience a feeling of melancholy, represented by "chasse-spleen" (a term meaning a feeling of sadness or melancholy) in Melchior Paris-Seychelles. The protagonist discovers the other person's body from the stage in the dark scenery, where Lucrèce is queen. The song talks about making promises that they ultimately won't keep, symbolized by the "water settling on thorns of lilacs." The sun sets on the Seychelles, a reference to the beautiful beaches and landscape of the Indian Ocean islands. The sand, dawn, and flower of salt represent a peaceful and idyllic setting. The singer longs for the other person, asking them to wait outside the Île aux Cerfs (an island in Mauritius) while suggesting that the storm is a golden opportunity to lose themselves. The chorus "I need you so, oh oh, I won't let you go, woh oh" conveys a strong desire to hold on to the relationship. The lyrics mention suffering death to please the other person, defending their mistakes and choosing silence. The desire still lingers even in winter, while chaos and effort are experienced in Saint Hilaire (potentially referring to a place or a metaphorical state). The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the emotions and longing for the other person. The ending of the song echoes the notion that promises made are not kept, as the water settles on the thorns of lilacs. Overall, "Paris-Seychelles" portrays a passionate but fleeting love affair, taking place in various locations and evoking emotions of desire, promise, and the bittersweet nature of relationships.
