Tous les Mêmes by Stromae is a hit song whose lyrics voice the perspective of two characters, one male and one female, who are arguing. The lyrics reference a lot of stereotypes that some women make about men, and some that men make about women. We break down the song lyrics and translation, and analyze … [Read more…]
Dernière Danse by Indila was the first single off her debut album “Mini World.” We review the French lyrics and English translation below, and dive into the meaning of the lyrics and some vocabulary from the song.
Les paroles de La Vie en Rose articulent des thèmes intemporels d’amour, de romance et de résilience – c’est l’une des chansons les plus célèbres et les plus aimées d’Edith Piaf. Elle a été reprise et interprétée par de nombreux artistes célèbres, notamment Louis Armstrong (qui a interprété les paroles en anglais) et Lady Gaga, … [Read more…]
Je t’aime… moi non plus is a duet song made famous by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. It has been hailed (and derided) as the most erotic song of all time. French lyrics, the best English translation and analysis of the song’s popularity and controversy after the jump.
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien (No Regrets) is a famous Edith Piaf song that was featured in the movie Inception as the song that triggered the heroes to exit a dream. The song was released in 1960 and remains Edith Piaf’s most famous song after La Vie en Rose. French lyrics and English translation are … [Read more…]
La Vie en Rose lyrics and translation articulate timeless themes of love, romance, and resilience – it’s one of Edith Piaf’s most famous and beloved songs. It has been covered and interpreted by many famous artists, including Louis Armstrong (who sang an English interpretation of the lyrics) and Lady Gaga, who sang it in French … [Read more…]
“Dingue dingue dingue” (Crazy, crazy, crazy) is Christophe Maé’s new single, and is currently very popular in France. Check out the French lyrics and English translation, plus an explanation of the phrases and vocabulary, after the jump!
This song was the lead single off Mon Paradis by Christophe Maé. I find it incredibly catchy, and probably a bit insightful. Video, French lyrics, and English translation and explanation of phrases, after the jump.
his is a love song from the successful French musical Le Roi Soleil about the life of Louis XIV. Emmanuel Moire plays Louis XIV, and he sings this song to his love Marie who has prayed by his bedside for months while he has been unconscious and bedridden. Marie is worried that they can’t be together because she is not of noble birth, and it is therefore against the law for him (the King) to marry her. Louis is not concerned with this and so he sings her this song about how she is his “essential.” I totally fell in love with this song the first time I heard it, and maybe you will too.
“Moi… Lolita” is a popular French song by the young Alizée and was like the “Hit me baby one more time” of the French-speaking world. It was the immensely popular début single from Alizée, who was just 16 when the single was released (how very Britney Spears). The French lyrics, English translation, explanation of the … [Read more…]