Fusillée comes from the verb fusiller, which means "to shoot" or "to execute by firing squad." It's a strong and dramatic word, not commonly found in everyday conversation or many songs.
In the context of "Mourir Sur Scène," the singer expresses a desire to die on stage, not in a quiet bed. She sings, "Moi, je veux mourir fusillée de lasers," which translates to "I want to die riddled with lasers." This vivid imagery transforms a violent word into a spectacular, almost celebratory, way to end her life under the spotlight, making it incredibly unique and memorable.
Have you ever thought about how you want to go out? Dalida, in "Mourir Sur Scène" [To Die On Stage], has a very clear idea! She doesn't want to be alone when her curtain falls, saying "Viens, mais ne viens pas quand je serai seule / Quand le rideau un jour tombera / Je veux qu'il tombe derrière moi" [Come, but don't come when I'm alone / When the curtain falls one day / I want it to fall behind me]. She wants to choose her own end, just as she's chosen everything else in her life.
Forget dying in a quiet bed or on a rainy day. Dalida's vision is much grander! She declares, "Moi, je veux mourir sur scène / Devant les projecteurs / Oui, je veux mourir sur scène / Le cœur ouvert tout en couleurs" [Me, I want to die on stage / In front of the spotlights / Yes, I want to die on stage / My heart open, full of colors]. She wants her final moments to be a performance, full of light and song, "En chantant jusqu'au bout" [Singing until the very end]. It's a powerful statement about living and leaving life on her own terms, right where she feels most alive: on stage.