In the haunting echoes of a fading relationship, Loïc Nottet's poignant ballad captures the bittersweet agony of parting ways with a loved one. The song delves into the depths of a couple's final moments, where they cling to comforting lies and seek solace in one last kiss. "29" symbolizes that critical turning point on an October night when everything changed—when love slipped through their fingers like grains of sand. As they navigate through their shared history and unresolved emotions, each plea for gentle letdowns and tender falsehoods underscores their desperate attempt to soften the blow of inevitable heartbreak. This track is a melancholic ode to love lost and the painful beauty of letting go, leaving listeners with a lingering kiss of nostalgia and sorrow.
