Pourquoi

In 'Pourquoi,' Irrlicht delves into the profound and often unsettling realms of the human psyche. The song opens with the arrival of a timid creature, symbolizing perhaps an aspect of the narrator's own consciousness or a personified emotion. This creature, uninvited yet deeply empathetic, embarks on a journey through the narrator's soul, encountering images and memories that reveal a landscape marred by cruelty and despair. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this internal voyage, where the creature's wings carry it through a world devoid of light and hope.

The recurring question, 'Pourquoi ton monde, est-il si noir?' ('Why is your world so dark?'), serves as a poignant refrain, highlighting the narrator's struggle with a pervasive sense of darkness and loss of hope. The imagery of a white horse and fields adorned with flowers of anger suggests a juxtaposition of innocence and rage, further emphasizing the complexity of the narrator's emotional state. The pale statues and the abyss that opens before the creature symbolize the haunting memories and the overwhelming fear that accompany the narrator's journey through their own mind.

As the song progresses, the creature's hesitation before the abyss and its eventual descent into the depths, guided by serenity, reflect a confrontation with the darkest parts of the self. This descent is not just a fall into despair but also a search for understanding and reconciliation with past traumas. The repeated refrain underscores the persistent nature of these dark feelings and the difficulty of finding light and hope within them. 'Pourquoi' is a haunting exploration of inner turmoil, capturing the essence of a soul grappling with its own shadows and seeking a way to navigate through the darkness.