Nikita by Elton John is a song about unrequited love, set against the backdrop of the Cold War. The narrator sings about a romantic interest in a border guard named Nikita, who lives on the other side of the Berlin Wall. The song explores themes of distance, longing, and the barriers that separate people, both physically and emotionally. Despite the political and physical barriers, the narrator dreams of a future where they can be together. Poignant moments include the narrator's yearning to see Nikita's open smile, and the emotional contrast between the stark reality of the Cold War and the dream of unity and togetherness.