La Vie En Rose
Bette Midler Lyrics

The lyrics of Bette Midler’s ‘Vie en Rose’ are a poetic and romantic ode to love. The song begins with a plea to the lover, to hold the singer close and fast as if under a magic spell that can only happen when they are together. The phrase ‘La vie en rose’ translates to ‘life in pink’ or ‘life through rose-tinted glasses,’ indicating that the love shared between the singer and the lover is pure and enchanting. The second verse describes the feeling of being kissed by the lover, which creates a heavenly sigh within the singer. Even when the singer closes their eyes, they can still see ‘La vie en rose’; their world is full of beauty, and everything appears rosy.

The chorus of the song emphasizes how being with the lover takes the singer to a new world where only love and beauty exist. The lover’s touch, their heart, and the sound of their voice all contribute to this enchanting feeling. The words spoken by the lover turn into love songs, and the angels above rejoice in their love. The final verse is again an appeal or invitation to the lover to give their soul and heart to the singer, with the promise of forever experiencing ‘La vie en rose’.