Tuer le désir
Alex Nevsky Lyrics

The lyrics of Alex Nevsky’s “Tuer le désir” are a manifestation of internal conflict and an exploration of the human condition. The opening line, “La beauté gît partout, sauf dans les mots que je veux écrire,” which translates to “Beauty lies everywhere, except in the words I want to write,” is a representation of the writer’s struggle to articulate the feelings they are experiencing. The following lines, “Peux-tu me dire pourquoi je veux me détruire, toujours tout détruire,” which means “Can you tell me why I want to destroy myself, always destroy everything,” indicate the writer’s self-destructive tendencies and their possible desire for change.

The reference to “désir,” which means desire, throughout the song is a metaphorical representation of the writer's struggle to come to terms with themselves and their actions. “Tu es le désir” or “You are the desire” is an acknowledgment of the source or cause of their internal conflict. The writer is torn between the good, represented by the “toi” or “you” and the “mal,” meaning “evil,” with which they have a habitual association. The writer ultimately seeks to find balance between these two opposing forces, as reflected in the lines “Pourquoi je dois choisir entre le mal et toi” or “Why do I have to choose between evil and you.”

The ending lines, “Il y a en mon coeur des territoires fanés qui s'étendent et qui meurent” or “There are faded territories in my heart that spread and die,” suggests a desire to move past old habits and for growth, but the writer is unable to do so. This may signify that they are ultimately stunted in their personal growth as they become too attached to past versions of their self. The song ultimately comes full circle with the finale, “Tu es le désir,” leaving listeners the impression of a person who is still fighting with their innermost thoughts and emotions.