La vie en rose
Jack Nicholson Lyrics


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Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose

When you kiss me heaven sighs
And tho I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom

And when you speak... angels sing from above
Everyday words seem... to turn into love songs

Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose

Quand il me prend dans ses bras
Il me parle tout bas,
Je vois la vie en rose.

Il me dit des mots d'amour,
Des mots de tous les jours,
Et ça me fait quelque chose.

Il est entré dans mon coeur
Une part de bonheur
Donc je connais la cause.

C'est toi pour moi,
Moi pour toi dans la vie,
Il me l'a dit, l'a juré
Pour la vie.

Et dès que je l'aperçois




Alors je sens en moi
Mon coeur qui bat

Overall Meaning

In Jack Nicholson's rendition of the classic song La Vie en Rose, he expresses his love for someone who has cast a magical spell over him. The lyrics are a vivid description of the intense emotions he feels when he's with this person. "Hold me close and hold me fast" is the first line of the song, and it's clear that he's being held by someone who means a lot to him. He refers to the magic spell they cast, which can be interpreted as the hypnotic effect this person has on him.


As the song continues, Nicholson describes the intensity of the emotions he feels when he's with this person. He says that when they kiss, he can hear the heavenly sighs, and even when he closes his eyes, he can still see "la vie en rose," which is French for "life in pink." It's a poetic way of saying that everything looks and feels beautiful when he's with this person.


The final verse of the song is a declaration of love. Nicholson sings that if this person gives their heart and soul to him, then life will always be "la vie en rose." It's a touching declaration of love, and the song finishes with him repeating the title phrase several times.


Overall, La Vie en Rose is a song about the intensity of love and the magical effect it can have on us when we find the right person. Nicholson's rendition of the classic song is powerful and emotive, and it captures the essence of the lyrics perfectly.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold me close and hold me fast
Embrace me with all your love and passion


The magic spell you cast
Your touch and affection have enchanted me


This is la vie en rose
This is the life of love and happiness


When you kiss me heaven sighs
Your kisses make me feel like I'm in heaven


And tho I close my eyes
Even though I close my eyes, your love stays with me


I see la vie en rose
All I see is a world of love


When you press me to your heart
When you hold me close to your heart


I'm in a world apart
I transcend to a world of pure bliss


A world where roses bloom
A world where love and romance flourish


And when you speak... angels sing from above
Your words are so beautiful and pure that they sound like music from heaven


Everyday words seem... to turn into love songs
Your words of affection make every moment feel like a romantic serenade


Give your heart and soul to me
Offer me everything you have, your heart and soul


And life will always be
Our life together will always be filled with love and happiness


La vie en rose
Our world of love and romance


Quand il me prend dans ses bras
When he takes me in his arms


Il me parle tout bas
He whispers sweet nothings in my ear


Je vois la vie en rose
All I see is a world of love and joy


Il me dit des mots d'amour
He tells me words of love


Des mots de tous les jours
Ordinary words become special when he says them


Et ça me fait quelque chose
It makes my heart flutter with joy


Il est entré dans mon coeur
He has entered my heart


Une part de bonheur
A part of happiness


Donc je connais la cause
And I know why


C'est toi pour moi,
You are everything to me


Moi pour toi dans la vie,
And I am everything for you in this life


Il me l'a dit, l'a juré
He told me and swore it


Pour la vie.
For life.


Et dès que je l'aperçois
And as soon as I see him


Alors je sens en moi
I feel in my heart


Mon coeur qui bat
My heart beating with love.




Writer(s): Louis Guglielmli, Louiguy, Edith Gassion, Edith Piaf

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@vhalrazo6112

Our favorite song with my wife ❤

@ambercherise2391

This is, by far, my favorite version of this song.

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Enjoy and wait for more

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Extraordinaire. Les larmes

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Me encanta la canción y la interpretación de jack nikeldon

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