Plus loin de ta rue
Jane Birkin Lyrics


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Pour pouvoir me tenir plus loin de ta rue
Je m'inventerai des circonstances
Pour ne pas te mentir je ne vois plus
C'est une question de bienséance

Mon sentiment se perd au fond de la mer
Et je pense à ton existence
Mon sentiment se fond et je tourne en rond
Et je réclame ton indulgence

Pour pouvoir (etc)

Ce monde est en délire et moi je me tire
C'est une façon d'être en avance
Ce monde est en faillite et moi je te quitte
Et je déclare mon innocence





Ce monde (etc)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Plus loin de ta rue" by Jane Birkin revolve around the concept of distancing oneself from a former lover. The singer of the song declares that in order to stay away from the lover's street, she will make up excuses and circumstances. She also admits that she does not see the lover anymore, as it is a matter of propriety. The singer's feelings for the lover have sunk to the bottom of the sea, but she still thinks about the lover's existence. She feels lost and confused and seeks the lover's indulgence.


As the song progresses, the singer declares that she is leaving the world that is in chaos and turmoil. She sees it as a way of being ahead of the times. She declares that the world is bankrupt, and she is leaving the lover, claiming her innocence.


Overall, the song portrays a sense of melancholy and a desire to move on. It is a bittersweet reflection on the complexities of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Pour pouvoir me tenir plus loin de ta rue
In order to stay away from your street, I will create excuses


Je m'inventerai des circonstances
I will invent circumstances to avoid lying to you


Pour ne pas te mentir je ne vois plus
To be honest, I no longer see you as I used to


C'est une question de bienséance
It's a matter of propriety


Mon sentiment se perd au fond de la mer
My feelings are lost at sea


Et je pense à ton existence
And I think about your existence


Mon sentiment se fond et je tourne en rond
My emotions are melting away and I'm going in circles


Et je réclame ton indulgence
And I ask for your forgiveness


Ce monde est en délire et moi je me tire
This world is crazy and I'm leaving


C'est une façon d'être en avance
It's a way of being ahead of the game


Ce monde est en faillite et moi je te quitte
This world is bankrupt and I'm leaving you


Et je déclare mon innocence
And I declare my innocence




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