Oeillères literally translates to "blinkers" or "blinders", like those worn by horses to restrict their side vision. It's a less common word that paints a vivid picture.
In the song, it's used metaphorically to describe Madame la Marquise's willful ignorance and narrow-mindedness. She is "accrochée à ses oeillères" (clinging to her blinkers), implying she deliberately chooses not to see the suffering and destruction around her, preferring to remain in her self-imposed bubble.
Madame La Marquise paints the portrait of a dazzling yet detached aristocrat who lives in a glittering bubble while the world outside literally goes up in flames. Keny Arkana uses the burning château as a vivid metaphor for today’s planet: wars rage, the air fills with sulfur, and crowds already suffer, yet this wealthy heroine stays glued to her mirror and social feeds. Her priorities revolve around silk gowns, shiny masks, and online validation; compassion, responsibility, and reality never make it onto her evening menu.
The repeated plea to “react” is the rapper’s megaphone to anyone who enjoys comfort and privilege. Arkana warns that indifference is no longer an option—the clock is ticking, exits are closing, and everyone’s fate is tied to the same burning castle. In short, the song is a fierce wake-up call that blends social criticism with urgent poetry, urging listeners to trade vanity for action before the last escape route disappears.