Être César
Didier Barbelivien Lyrics

Etre César
To be celebrated and recognized like the famous Roman emperor.

Né des mains d'un sculpteur Au fond d'un atelier
To be born out of the skilled hands of a craftsman in his workshop.

Pour avoir fait l'acteur Dans un reve éveillé
To become famous by acting in a dream-like state.

Une femme ou un homme Gravé sur pellicule
To become immortalized on film as a woman or a man.

Et réinventer Rome Boulevard du crépuscule
To revolutionize the world of cinema like how Rome was reimagined in the classic film Sunset Boulevard.

Celui de Rosalie Ou celui de Pagnol
To become beloved and iconic like the characters Rosalie or Pagnol.

Comme on est premier prix Sous un préau d'école
To feel like a winner and achieve great success like winning first prize in a school competition.

Celui qui joue Hamlet Ou bien Citizen Kane
To become a great actor by portraying famous characters like Hamlet or Citizen Kane.

Quand on n'est que silhouette D'une nuit américaine
To become famous even as a mere silhouette in the classic French film La Nuit Américaine.

Etre César, un soir Empereur de lumière Se maquiller de gloire Etre fragile, sensible Et sincère Etre un César bizarre
To bask in the spotlight like an emperor of light and revel in the glory, while also being vulnerable, sensitive, and truthful, making for a unique and eccentric Cesar.

Samedi inconnu Et célèbre dimanche
To go from unknown on Saturday to famous on Sunday.

Pour avoir joué nu Habillé de revanche
To become famous after exposing oneself on stage and gaining revenge on those who doubted and underestimated them.

Aux yeux du Tout-Paris Dans les salles de province
To become famous in the eyes of Parisian society, while also being recognized in small towns and cities.

Tout en étant celui Qui garde un cœur de prince
To maintain a regal and respectable demeanor while staying true to oneself.

Etre César, un soir Empereur de lumière Se maquiller de gloire Etre fragile, sensible Et sincère bizarre
To embrace the spotlight and seek out fame, but also to be delicate, empathetic, and truthful, resulting in a unique and unconventional Cesar.

Comme une légion d'honneur Accrochée à des mots
To be heralded like a Legion of Honor medal, but with words instead of metal.

Pour avoir eu si peur D'aimer un scénario
To become nervous and apprehensive about loving a movie script.

Quand on a joué souvent Les voyous, les poètes S'apercevoir Qu'il faut bien du talent Pour etre ou ne pas etre
To realize that, whether playing thugs or poets, it takes great skill and talent to truly be or not to be a successful actor.

César, César, César
A repetition of the name Cesar, emphasizing its importance and highlighting the various interpretations of the name throughout the song.