Résilles refers to "fishnet stockings" or "fishnets". It's a specific fashion item that carries a certain connotation of boldness or sensuality, making it more interesting than common clothing terms.
In the song, Bilal Hassani sings, "Des bas résilles ou des poèmes / J'ai mille façons de dire je t'aime" (Fishnet stockings or poems / I have a thousand ways to say I love you). This line beautifully contrasts a physical, perhaps provocative, expression with a more traditional, artistic one, highlighting the diverse ways one can express love and identity. It's a unique word choice that adds depth to the lyrics.
In "Il ou Elle," which translates to "He or She," Bilal Hassani explores themes of self-doubt, freedom, and identity. The song opens with a feeling of anxiety, comparing the singer's self-perception to a "dead leaf" (feuille morte) while longing to be a vibrant "flower" (fleur). This sets the stage for a journey of transformation and self-acceptance.
The chorus is a powerful declaration of breaking free from labels. The line "Ce soir c'est il ou bien c'est elle / T'façon c'est du pareil au même" ("Tonight it's he or it's she / Anyway it's all the same") celebrates a fluid identity that goes beyond traditional gender roles. Whether expressing themselves with "fishnet stockings" (des bas résilles) or with "poems" (des poèmes), the singer asserts their right to be who they are without asking for permission, defiantly embracing all the "seasons" of life.