Keim was… Read Full Bio ↴Claire Keim (born July 8, 1975) is a French actress and singer.
Keim was born in Senlis, Oise to an architect and a dentist. She had a relationship with an actor Frédéric Diefenthal. She is in a relationship with French footballer Bixente Lizarazu and lives between Saint Jean de Luz and Paris. She gave birth to their daughter Uhaina in August 2008.
Tel Que Tu Es
Claire Keim Lyrics
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De tes défauts, sous ton armure
Mon homme
Qu'est le meilleur en somme
Dans tes replis, tes blessures
Quand soudain
Tu n'es plus sûr de rien
Etre si proche n'a plus de sens
Mon prince
Nos chances sont si minces
Sans tes recoins
Tes interstices
L'accès aux coulisses
Un jardin caché
Où tu serais
Tel que tu es
Sans interdits
Sans tes habits
Tout irait bien
Mais soit serein
Je prendrai soin
De nous demain, mon homme
Et je jure que personne N'aurait de passe ni de clés
Tu n'aurais plus à t'inquiéter
De rien
Oui tu serais
Tel que tu es
Sans interdits
Sans tes habits
(Tel que tu es)
Et tu serais
Tel que tu es
Sans interdits
Sans tes habits
The song Tel Que Tu Es by Claire Keim talks about accepting and loving someone for who they truly are, flaws and all. The singer sings about her partner's imperfections, his doubts and uncertainties, but emphasizes that it's in those moments, in those hidden folds, that he is his best self. She urges him to not be misled by appearances, as true closeness and connection can only be found by embracing each other's vulnerabilities.
The repeated line "Tel que tu es" translates to "As you are" and serves as a reminder of the central message of the song, which is to love unconditionally, without restrictions or pretenses. The idea of a hidden garden or secret space symbolizes the need for individuals to have a private space where they can be themselves and feel safe, without fear of judgment or rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est dans les plis, aux creux bien sûr
The beauty lies within your flaws and vulnerabilities.
De tes défauts, sous ton armure
Your armor hides your imperfections and insecurities.
Mon homme
My man.
Qu'est le meilleur en somme
Who is the best, after all.
Dans tes replis, tes blessures
Your scars and wounds define you.
Quand soudain
When suddenly.
Tu n'es plus sûr de rien
You lose your confidence and certainty.
Si tu laisses faire les apparences
If you let appearances deceive you.
Etre si proche n'a plus de sens
Being close doesn't make sense anymore.
Mon prince
My prince.
Nos chances sont si minces
Our chances are so slim.
Sans tes recoins
Without your hidden corners.
Tes interstices
Your cracks and crevices.
L'accès aux coulisses
The access to your backstage.
Un jardin caché
A hidden garden.
Où tu serais
Where you could be.
Tel que tu es
Just as you are.
Sans interdits
Without any restrictions.
Sans tes habits
Without your clothes.
Tout irait bien
Everything would be fine.
Mais soit serein
But be calm and at peace.
Je prendrai soin
I will take care.
De nous demain, mon homme
Of us tomorrow, my man.
Et je jure que personne N'aurait de passe ni de clés
And I swear that no one would have a key or a pass.
Tu n'aurais plus à t'inquiéter
You wouldn't have to worry anymore.
De rien
About anything.
Et tu serais
And you would be.
Tel que tu es
Just as you are.
Sans interdits
Without any restrictions.
Sans tes habits
Without your clothes.
(Tel que tu es)
(Just as you are)
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LondonUnderground186
Je viens de découvrir cette chanson à l'instant sur le site web de French Radio London, superbe! Salutations de Vancouver, Canada
Delphine CHINET
Cette chanson est juste sublime et je suis vraiment déçue qu'elle ne soit pas complète !