Global superstar Dua Lipa and Belgian sensation Pierre de Maere team up for a hauntingly beautiful new single, “These Walls,” from Lipa’s recently released album Radical Optimism. The song dives deep into the emotional complexity of a relationship on the brink of ending, as the two artists muse on what walls might say if they could talk. The track showcases an interplay of languages, with Lipa singing in English and de Maere adding his soulful French vocals, blending the languages of heartbreak and love.
In the song’s chorus, Dua Lipa confesses, “If these walls could talk / (They’d say) ‘Enough’ / (They’d say) ‘Give up,’” capturing the raw vulnerability of knowing a relationship is nearing its end but still longing for a little more push. De Maere’s French lyrics mirror this sentiment, adding a poignant layer of emotional depth to the story, which expresses the internal struggle of staying in a love that is inevitably fading.
“These Walls” is an integral part of Lipa’s Radical Optimism album, which balances moments of introspection with the hope that things can get better in time. While the album’s title may suggest an air of positivity, the theme of “These Walls” reflects the necessary confrontation with harsh truths before one can embrace the idea that optimism can lead to renewal.
Dua Lipa, who has just wrapped up the North American leg of her Radical Optimism tour, is now continuing her journey across Oceania and Asia. Her tour has been met with rave reviews, and recently, Lipa’s debut on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts sent fans into a frenzy as she performed a stripped-back set of her hits. In addition, Lipa has gone viral for her unique cocktail recipe, showing that her influence extends beyond music and into viral moments that fans adore.
