On se comprend sans parler
Ella Henderson & Alliel Lyrics

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I'd never have given you a second look
But I like the way you don't give a damn
You seem like someone I could
Pick a fight with and dance all night with
Maybe you like me the way I am

Even though you got bad tattoos and smell like booze, I'm into you
Even though you got an attitude, baby, I'm in love

I've said a little too much
I'm a little bit drunk, feels like I know you so well
You could be everything
That I've been missing, I'm coming out of my shell

C'est la première fois
P't-être la dernière fois
Que nos cœurs sont en émoi
Au final, si la vie c'est ça
On s'comprend sans parler
On s'comprend sans parler

Malgré moi, je n'ai pu trouver les mots
Et c'que je ressens ne se maîtrise pas
J'irai au bout s'il le faut
Je sais qu'tu l'vois
Car dans tes yeux
Les choses sont aussi claires que ton regard

Dis pas ce que je ne dis pas
Oui, réellement, j'sais pas 'qui s'passe
C'est un signe qui nous dépasse
Laissons faire les choses

I've said a little too much
I'm a little bit drunk, feels like I know you so well
You could be everything
That I've been missing, I'm coming out of my shell

C'est la première fois
P't-être la dernière fois
Que nos cœurs sont en émoi
Au final, si la vie c'est ça
On s'comprend sans parler
On s'comprend sans parler

I'm a little drunk
Need a little love
Could be everything
That I'd been missing

J'te laisserai pas partir sans moi
Marcher dans la nuit
Suivre nos envies
Parler de la vie
Et même après minuit
Laissons faire les choses

I've said a little too much
I'm a little bit drunk, feels like I know you so well
You could be everything
That I've been missing, I'm coming out of my shell

C'est la première fois
P't-être la dernière fois
Que nos cœurs sont en émoi
Au final, si la vie c'est ça
On s'comprend sans parler
On s'comprend sans parler

I'd never have given you a second look
Si tu préfères, fermons les yeux

Overall Meaning

The song "On se comprend sans parler" by Ella Henderson and Alliel is about falling in love with someone unexpected, someone you wouldn't have noticed otherwise. The first stanza talks about the singer being attracted to someone who doesn't care what anyone thinks and is free-spirited. The lyrics also mention some of the flaws that make the person more attractive to the singer. Despite the tattoos and the smell of booze, the singer is into the person.

The song then delves into the idea of not needing words to understand each other. The chorus is in French and translates to "We understand each other without speaking." The singer is drunk but feels like they know the other person so well. They are open to falling in love with someone who could be everything they've been missing.

The second verse expresses the difficulty of articulating one's feelings and letting the other person know. The singer mentions that the other person can see it in their eyes. The bridge talks about wanting to walk together in the night, follow their desires, and talk about life. They want to take things as they come without trying to control everything.

Overall, the song is about letting go of inhibitions, taking a chance, and finding a connection with someone who was not initially on their radar. And to do it all without words, simply by understanding each other's unspoken language.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd never have given you a second look
Initially, I didn't find you attractive or interesting

But I like the way you don't give a damn
However, I am drawn to your confidence and carefree attitude

You seem like someone I could pick a fight with and dance all night with
I sense that we could have a passionate and fun relationship, full of conflict and joy

Maybe you like me the way I am
Perhaps you appreciate me for who I truly am, flaws and all

Even though you got bad tattoos and smell like booze, I'm into you
Despite your imperfections, I am attracted to you and interested in exploring a relationship

Even though you got an attitude, baby, I'm in love
Even though you may be difficult to handle, I have strong feelings for you

I've said a little too much, I'm a little bit drunk, feels like I know you so well
I may be speaking too candidly and acting impulsively because of my inebriation, but it feels like we have a deep connection

You could be everything that I've been missing, I'm coming out of my shell
You have the potential to fulfill my emotional needs and help me break out of my shell

C'est la première fois, peut-être la dernière fois, que nos cœurs sont en émoi
This could be the first and possibly last time that our hearts are stirred with such intense emotions

Au final, si la vie c'est ça, on s'comprend sans parler
In the end, if life is about experiencing these moments, then we understand each other without the need for words

Malgré moi, je n'ai pu trouver les mots, et c'que je ressens ne se maîtrise pas
Even though I am struggling to articulate my feelings, they are overwhelming and uncontrollable

J'irai au bout s'il le faut, je sais que tu l'vois car dans tes yeux les choses sont aussi claires que ton regard
I will persevere in pursuing this relationship, because I can see in your clear and honest gaze that you feel the same way

Dis pas ce que je ne dis pas, oui réellement, j'sais pas 'qui s'passe
Don't say things that I haven't said, because honestly, I don't know what's happening between us

C'est un signe qui nous dépasse, laissons faire les choses
This is a sign that is larger than us, so let's just let things happen naturally

I'm a little drunk, need a little love, could be everything that I'd been missing
I am feeling a little tipsy and in need of affection, and you could be the person who fulfills my desires

J'te laisserai pas partir sans moi, marcher dans la nuit, suivre nos envies, parler de la vie, et même après minuit
I won't let you leave without me, let's walk through the night and follow our desires, and talk about life even after midnight

Laissons faire les choses
Let's just let things happen naturally

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