Mahler
Catherine Ringer Lyrics
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Et puis tes mains
Et puis ton torse
Sur le miens
Doucement
Dans mon dos
Tu viens
Tu me calmes
A trop de pleurs de larmes
Et je te sens serein
Quand je sèche mes mains
Ta chère a disparu
Bien que mon âme l'ait retenue
Bien que mon âme ait ton parfum
Et tu me tiens
Si tu n'étais pas mort
Je serais avec toi
On marcherait dehors
Et puis on rentrerait
Si tu étais vivant
On serait bien ensemble
On irait de l'avant
C'est beau comme on s'aimerait
Au fond de moi
Oui, c'est bien toi
Encore toi
Qui me fait rire
Là ! Ton regard
Est dans mes yeux
Oui c'est ta flamme
Et je suis deux
The lyrics to Catherine Ringer's song Mahler describe a tender and intimate moment between two people. The song begins with the description of the person's face, hands, and torso on the singer's body. The lines "doucement dans mon dos, tu viens et tu me tiens" (softly in my back, you come and hold me) set the mood of a gentle and soothing embrace. The singer feels calm and reassured by this person who helps her dry her tears and feels serene in his embrace.
However, the lyrics take a bittersweet turn when the singer admits that this person reminds her of someone who has passed away - "ta chère a disparu" (your dear one has disappeared). Despite this, she feels the person's comforting presence and the scent of the one who has passed away. The lyrics then transition into a wistful and regretful tone with the lines "si tu n'étais pas mort, je serais avec toi" (if you were not dead, I would be with you). She imagines what it would be like if they were able to be together and move forward in their relationship. The last lines of the song describe the singer feeling like she is both herself and the person she is thinking of.
Overall, the song Mahler captures the emotions of longing, comfort, and loss in a delicate and poetic way. The lyrics convey the intimacy between two people and the sense of wanting something that can never be fully realized.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est ton visage
She sees his face and it reminds her of him.
Et puis tes mains
She remembers the feel of his hands.
Et puis ton torse
She remembers lying on his chest.
Sur le miens
She remembers feeling close and intimate with him.
Doucement
He enters her life gently and with care.
Dans mon dos
He supports her and is there for her when she needs him.
Tu viens
He comes to her in her time of need.
Et tu me tiens
He holds her close and comforts her.
Tu me calmes
He has a calming effect on her and is able to soothe her tears and fears.
A trop de pleurs de larmes
She has been crying too much and he is there to help her.
Et je te sens serein
His calm demeanor helps her feel at ease.
Quand je sèche mes mains
Even when they've parted, she can still feel his presence and support.
Ta chère a disparu
He has lost someone important to him.
Bien que mon âme l'ait retenue
She understands his pain and is there for him.
Bien que mon âme ait ton parfum
She still feels his essence around her, even after he's gone.
Si tu n'étais pas mort
If he hadn't passed away.
Je serais avec toi
They would be together if he were still alive.
On marcherait dehors
They would go for walks together outside.
Et puis on rentrerait
And then they would come back home.
Si tu étais vivant
If he were still alive.
On serait bien ensemble
They would be happy together.
On irait de l'avant
They would move forward together, no matter what.
C'est beau comme on s'aimerait
Their love would be a beautiful thing.
Au fond de moi
Deep within her heart and soul.
Oui, c'est bien toi
He is the one she loves and longs for.
Encore toi
He is still the one she thinks about and misses.
Qui me fait rire
He has the ability to make her laugh and smile.
Là ! Ton regard
His gaze catches hers.
Est dans mes yeux
They are looking at each other.
Oui c'est ta flamme
She sees the passion and fire in his eyes.
Et je suis deux
She feels like they are still connected, even if only in her memories.
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ainhoaaela
Merci Catherine pour cette chanson magnifique , vous m'avez bouleversée ; Je vous ai vu mercerdi dernier à Troyes , quel merveilleux concert rempli d'énergie et de joie . Merci .
@raymonderenouf6942
Superbe Catherine et ...Malher, l'amour sublimé quelle émotion, SUPERBE
@PawelLopatka
JAW-DROPPING. Thank You Catherine! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@ainhoaaela
Cette chanson me fait toujours autant pleurer ....
@genive59
Merci Catherine! mille fois merci pour lui et pour nous tous!
@doublepinkdelight
J'étais au premier rang hier, concert à Chatenay Malabry, accoudée à la scène, proximité qui donnait à voir le tremblement, l'intention, tous les arrières mondes perçus bien que non-dits. Vous, bouleversante et sensible. Joues en rivières très rapidement, marée haute plusieurs fois, "pardon", "Malher", " le petit train".... Merci de cela et de toutes les images qui restent et accompagnent doucement :)
@micheleo49
merci, merci pour ce texte tellement fort, que sublime l’adagietto de la cinquième (et inversement) Mahler est mon compositeur préféré :quel hommage vous lui rendez !
très émue, merci encore, Catherine
@manuw3313
merci catherine ♥♥♥
@angel75020
La musique de l'Adagio de la 5ème symphonie de Malher, tout simplement.
@Proserpine59
Magnifique !!!