Noël partout
Safia Nolin Lyrics

In Safia Nolin's song "Noël partout," the singer receives a holiday card and is contemplating whether or not she will attend the traditional holiday festivities that typically occur during this time. The card she receives is adorned with red and green paper and gold glitter, with the latter being reserved for those who are proud of their accomplishments. Despite this warm gesture, the singer isn't sure if she wants to participate in these festive activities because she doesn't want to pretend that she is happy when she is not. She lists off various places where she could spend the holiday season, such as on an airplane or boat in the middle of the ocean, on a mountain in Spain or Brittany, or even on the moon or Saturn. Essentially, she would rather spend her holiday in any place except at home, as the chorus repeats the phrase "Noël, Noël partout, sauf chez nous" (Christmas, Christmas everywhere, except at home).

The song deals with the feelings of isolation and the desire to escape from the traditional holiday celebrations that can often make people feel overwhelmed and exhausted. It can be difficult for some people to spend time with their families or attend multiple holiday parties when they are already struggling with issues that make it hard for them to be in a festive mood. For those who relate to the singer's experiences, "Noël partout" offers them validation and a sense of understanding in the face of the cultural pressure to be jolly and celebratory throughout this holiday season.