Qui que tu sois
Priscilla
A Dance in the Night: The Anticipation of Love in 'Qui que tu sois'
Priscilla's song 'Qui que tu sois' is a poetic exploration of anticipation and the longing for a destined love. The lyrics convey a sense of certainty and hope, as the singer believes that her future partner is already out there, waiting for the right moment to enter her life. This belief is encapsulated in the lines 'Tu es déjà je le sais' (You are already, I know it) and 'Quand le destin le voudra' (When destiny wills it). The song beautifully captures the essence of waiting and the faith that love will find its way, no matter the circumstances.
The imagery of dancing alone in the night, as described in 'Et seule dans la nuit, Je tourne et danse Pour toi' (And alone in the night, I turn and dance for you), symbolizes the singer's solitary journey and her unwavering hope. The night, often associated with loneliness and uncertainty, becomes a canvas for her dreams and desires. The coldness of the night, mentioned in 'Le froid N'a pas de prise sur moi' (The cold has no hold on me), signifies the singer's resilience and the warmth of her hope that keeps her going.
The recurring motif of the mirror in 'Miroir, je veux rire Et voir comme en un soupir S'enfuir les secondes qui nous séparent' (Mirror, I want to laugh and see how in a sigh the seconds that separate us flee) reflects the singer's desire to bridge the gap between her present and the awaited future. The mirror serves as a metaphor for self-reflection and the passage of time, emphasizing the anticipation of meeting her destined love. The song's refrain, with its mention of an eternal flame, 'Flamme éternelle peut être' (Eternal flame maybe), reinforces the idea of a love that is meant to be, enduring and timeless.