Pile Ou Face
Daisybox Lyrics

The lyrics of Daisybox's song Pile ou face seem to explore the theme of identity and the various ways it can be perceived by others. The chorus, "Je suis pile à pile ou face" (I am heads or tails), can be interpreted as a metaphor for the duality of human nature and how we can present ourselves in various ways depending on the situation. The image of "mes cils en essuie-glace" (my eyelashes like windshield wipers) further emphasizes the idea of shifting perspectives and how our identity can be wiped away or obscured depending on the circumstances.

The second verse continues this theme, with the singer describing how others perceive them: "Je suis celle à qui l'on crache/Des mots d'amour, une tâche" (I am the one to whom they spit words of love, a stain). This suggests that the singer may feel objectified or used by others, and is collecting these experiences as possessions, "j'accumule/je collectionne" (I accumulate/I collect). The line "Sur mon visage, éjacule" (Ejaculate on my face) is a striking and provocative image that may symbolize the ways in which society expects women to be passive recipients of men's desires, or could be read as a literal comment on the objectification of women in pornography.

The bridge, "Je m'épile à pile ou face/C'est à genoux devant ma glace" (I'm waxing on heads or tails/On my knees in front of my mirror), adds another layer to the theme of identity and self-perception. The act of waxing can be seen as a painful process of removing unwanted hair, but it can also be a form of self-care or self-expression. The line "C'est à genoux devant ma glace" suggests that the singer is engaging in this act of self-care alone, perhaps indicating a sense of isolation or loneliness.

Overall, Pile ou face is a thought-provoking exploration of identity and societal expectations, with powerful and evocative imagery.