La Belle Dame Sans Regret
Chris Botti Lyrics

The lyrics of Chris Botti feat. Sting's song La Belle Sans Regrets depict a tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer is unsure of how to navigate the relationship, as indicated by the lines "Mes pas sont gauches / Mes pieds tu fauches" (My steps are clumsy / You cut my feet). The other person, addressed as "ma Soeur" (my sister), lies and breaks the singer's heart. Despite this, the singer continues to hope for understanding and communication, stating "Je cherche en vain les mots / Pour m'expliquer ta vie alors" (I search in vain for the words / To explain your life to me). The chorus speaks of a "belle dame sans regrets" (beautiful lady without regrets), perhaps symbolizing the other person's carefree attitude towards the relationship.

The recurring theme in the lyrics seems to be a lack of understanding and communication between the two people. The singer listens but doesn't fully comprehend what the other person is saying ("Je ne comprends pas bien" - I don't understand well), and the other person lies and misleads the singer. Despite this, there is a sense of longing and desire to make things work, as evident in lines such as "J'attends, toujours / Mes cris sont sourds" (I wait, always / My cries are muted). The song ends on a melancholic note, with no resolution to the relationship.