Discover the story of the song > Rousseau – Nerina Pallot

The song is about the protagonist's journey towards self-discovery. She questions whether humans are truly free or if they are just born again into societal expectations. She feels like the philosopher Rousseau is following her and influencing her thoughts, but ultimately she wants to create her own unique philosophy and find her place in the world. The lyrics also touch on the contrast between the natural world and the urban world, and how terror can both hinder and empower us.