Éphémère translates to "ephemeral" or "short-lived". It's a beautiful and somewhat poetic word that isn't used in everyday conversation, making it stand out.
In the context of the song, the artist sings, "Car je respire l'éphémère" (Because I breathe the ephemeral). This line suggests a deep connection to the transient nature of life and emotions, highlighting a philosophical and introspective theme within the lyrics. It's a word that invites reflection on the fleeting moments of existence.
Nuit Incolore's song "Je" [I] is a really introspective look into the artist's mind, almost like a diary entry set to music. He talks about feeling a deep sense of emptiness and a lack of desire, saying things like "J'arrive plus à dormir, Je n'ai plus de désir, Je me sens coquille vide" [I can't sleep anymore, I have no more desire, I feel like an empty shell]. It's a feeling many of us can relate to, that sense of being lost or uninspired.
He also touches on his creative process, seeing his room as "un asile" [an asylum] and the "genèse de tous mes textes" [genesis of all my texts]. It's clear that writing is his way of coping, a "réflexe" [reflex] to his volatile mood. He even mentions being a "bipolaire dans l'sang" [bipolar in the blood] but still timid, which adds another layer to his self-exploration. It's a really honest and vulnerable song about finding an outlet for difficult emotions, even if that outlet is sometimes about self-destruction, as he bluntly puts it: "Ma passion c'est de me détruire" [My passion is to destroy myself].