The lyrics evoke the classic "Commedia dell'arte" imagery of the Harlequin and Columbine:
: The song describes a narrator who plays the role of a "Harlequin" (a jester or clown) to comfort a lonely or crying woman ("Colombine"). Danyel GГ©rard - Harlekin
: It explores the concept of the "smiling mask," where the narrator dances and sings through the streets to hide his own feelings while trying to make others laugh. The lyrics evoke the classic "Commedia dell'arte" imagery