Maman
Dorothée Lyrics

Maman quel est donc ce tourment
The singer asks her mother what this turmoil and discomfort she is feeling is all about, seeking her help and guidance.

Maman cet étrange sentiment
The singer describes the strange and unfamiliar sensation she is experiencing, which she is unable to put into words without her mother's assistance.

Maman cette envie qui me prend
The singer explains to her mother the sudden urge she has, to both laugh and cry, to shout and to sing, a rollercoaster of emotions that she finds difficult to control.

Maman rien n'est plus comme avant
The singer tells her mother that everything is different now than it was before, and she is struggling to get a grip on reality.

Maman je sens confusément
The singer is aware that something is happening, but she's not entirely sure what it is, a sense of confusion that permeates her thoughts and emotions.

Maman comme un enchantement
The singer describes the enchantment she is under, a magical spell that is disrupting her life and transforming her world.

Qui vient tout bouleverser Jusque dans mes pensées
The singer acknowledges that this enchantment is throwing her life into turmoil, even affecting her thoughts and reasoning.

C'est comme un torrent Qui coule en grondant
The singer likens this feeling to a raging river that is sweeping her up with a powerful current and making a lot of noise in the process.

C'est comme un volcan Un cri de géant
The singer describes this feeling as being like a volcano erupting, a primal scream that cannot be contained.

{Refrain:} Il n'y a qu'à toi Que je puisse dire tout ça J'ai besoin de toi Je t'en prie, aide-moi Dis-moi pourquoi Pourquoi je suis comme ça ?
In the refrain, the singer expresses her need for her mother's support and understanding, imploring her to help her understand why she is feeling this way.

Maman est-ce un envoûtement ? Maman inexorablement
The singer seeks her mother's opinion, wondering if this feeling is due to some sort of spell or enchantment, and realizes that it is taking over her life.

Maman j'ai comme un sentiment Que ma vie va changer Que tout va exploser
The singer senses that her life is about to change drastically, and fears that everything may come crashing down around her.

Maman c'est un ravissement Maman il faut rester violent Maman c'est un bouleversement De tout ce que j'ai fait De tout ce que j'aimais
The singer describes this feeling as being both ecstatic and violent, completely upending everything she has known and loved in her life so far.

C'est comme un bonheur Si fort qu'il fait peur C'est comme un printemps Qui dure tout le temps
The singer compares this feeling to a happiness so intense that it borders on terror, and to a never-ending springtime full of hope and promise.

{au Refrain} Maman ne cherche pas plus longtemps Maman j'ai compris à présent Maman la cause de mon tourment C'est ce gentil garçon Qui m'a pris ma raison
In the refrain, the singer once again turns to her mother for help, but this time reveals that the cause of her turmoil is a boy who has taken over her reason and made her feel this way.

Maman il m'a souri et puis Maman ça a changé ma vie Maman je ne pense plus qu'à lui La nuit et puis le jour Est-ce que c'est ça l'amour ?
The singer tells her mother that the boy smiled at her, and it changed her life completely, to the point where she can't stop thinking about him day and night, and wonders if this is love.

C'est comme un torrent Qui coule en grondant C'est comme un printemps Qui dure tout le temps
The singer repeats the metaphor of a raging river and a never-ending springtime to describe the overwhelming and long-lasting nature of her feelings.

Il n'y a qu'à toi Que je puisse dire tout ça J'ai besoin de toi Je t'en prie, aide-moi C'est mon problème Je crois bien que je l'aime Maman {ad lib}
In the final refrain, the singer reiterates her need for her mother's support, revealing that she thinks she might be in love, and imploring her mother to help her through this difficult time.