Jean-Jacques Goldman is a French singer-songwriter who started his career singing as a back up singer before starting in a rock band Taï Phong before starting his solo career. A number of years later he founded the trio Fredericks - Goldman - Jones, with the British Michael Jones and American Carole Fredericks.
Extremely popular in French-speaking countries, he is a well-known songwriter, composing a number of albums for Céline Dion. He has also collaborated with Johnny Hallyday, Patricia Kaas, Garou, Marc Lavoine, Khaled (Aïcha), Lorie and Florent Pagny
He is also well known in France for getting involved in the homeless charity "Les Restos du Coeur" for which he wrote the main anthem.
Je Te Promets
Jean-Jacques Goldman Lyrics
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The heart of a Welsh boy who's lost his home
Put it in harmony, let the words ring
Carry your thoughts in the songs we sing
Je te donne mes notes, je te donne mes mots
Quand ta voix les emporte à ton propre tempo
Une épaule fragile et solide à la fois
Je te donne toutes mes différences
Tous ces défauts qui sont autant de chance
On sera jamais des standards, des gens bien comme il faut
Je te donne ce que j'ai, ce que je vaux
I can give you the force of my ancestral pride
The will to go on when I'm hurt deep inside
Whatever the feeling, whatever the way
It helps me go on from day to day
Je te donne nos doutes et notre indicible espoir
Les questions que les routes ont laissées dans l'histoire
Nos filles sont brunes et l'on parle un peu fort
Et l'humour et l'amour sont nos trésors
Je te donne toutes mes différences
Tous ces défauts qui sont autant de chances
On sera jamais des standards, des gens bien comme il faut
Je te donne ce que j'ai, ce que je vaux
Je te donne, donne, donne ce que je suis
I can give you my voice, bred with rhythm and soul
Je te donne mes notes, je te donne ma voix
The songs that I love, and the stories I've told
Ce que j'imagine et ce que je crois
I can make you feel good even when I'm down
Les raisons qui me portent et ce stupide espoir
My force is a platform that you can climb on
Une épaule fragile et forte à la fois
Je te donne
Ouh, je te donne
Tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons, mes défauts
Mes plus belles chances, mes différences
Je te donne
Ouh, je te donne
Tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons, mes défauts
Mes plus belles chances, mes différences
Je te donne
Ouh, je te donne
Tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons, mes défauts
Mes plus belles chances, mes différences
Je te donne
Ouh, je te donne
Tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons, mes défauts
Mes plus belles chances, mes différences
Je te donne
Ouh, je te donne
Tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons, mes défauts
Mes plus belles chances, mes différences
The song "Je te donne" by Jean-Jacques Goldman speaks of offering someone all that one has to give, including unique talents, strengths, flaws, doubts, and hopes. The first stanza talks about giving a voice, born of rhythm and soul, to the person they adore. The reference to the Welsh boy's heart, which is depicted as losing his home, seems to suggest that the singer can offer comfort and familiarity within an unfamiliar world.
In the second stanza, the singer gives their musical notes and words, which the person can take and make their own tempo. The singer also offers an "une épaule fragile et solide à la fois," which translates to a shoulder that is both fragile and sturdy. This line may signify the singer's availability to provide emotional support to the person in question, regardless of how vulnerable or resilient they may seem.
The chorus speaks of the singer giving all their differences and flaws to the person who means so much to them. They acknowledge that despite being unconventional, it is what makes them unique and valuable. In the midst of loving humor, the singer "les questions que les routes ont laissées dans l'histoire" poured their uncertainty and hope to their loved one. The last line, "Je te donne ce que je suis", can be translated to "I give you all that I am."
Line by Line Meaning
I can give you a voice, bred with rhythms and soul
I can give you my musical talents and soulful sound
The heart of a Welsh boy who's lost his home
I bring the heart and emotions of a Welsh boy who has lost his home
Put it in harmony, let the words ring
I will harmonize my music with your voice and let the lyrics ring
Carry your thoughts in the songs we sing
Together, we can express and convey your thoughts through our music
Je te donne mes notes, je te donne mes mots
I give you my melodies, I give you my words
Quand ta voix les emporte à ton propre tempo
Let your voice take them at your own pace
Une épaule fragile et solide à la fois
I offer a shoulder that is both vulnerable and reliable
Ce que j'imagine et ce que je crois
I give you what I imagine and what I believe
Je te donne toutes mes différences
I give you all of my differences
Tous ces défauts qui sont autant de chance
All my flaws that are actually opportunities
On sera jamais des standards, des gens bien comme il faut
We can never be considered as standard or perfectly proper people
Je te donne ce que j'ai, ce que je vaux
I give you what I have, what I am worth
I can give you the force of my ancestral pride
I can give you my strength and pride from my ancestors
The will to go on when I'm hurt deep inside
I have the determination to carry on despite internal pain
Whatever the feeling, whatever the way
No matter the emotion, no matter the method
It helps me go on from day to day
My strength helps me persist through everyday challenges
Je te donne nos doutes et notre indicible espoir
I give you our doubts and our indescribable hope
Les questions que les routes ont laissées dans l'histoire
The questions left behind by the paths our ancestors took
Nos filles sont brunes et l'on parle un peu fort
Our girls have dark hair and we speak a little loudly
Et l'humour et l'amour sont nos trésors
Our treasures are our humor and our love
Je te donne, donne, donne ce que je suis
I give, give, give you who I am
Les raisons qui me portent et ce stupide espoir
The reasons that drive me forward and my foolish hope
Je te donne mes notes, je te donne ma voix
I give you my notes, I give you my voice
Ce que j'imagine et ce que je crois
What I imagine and what I believe
Je te donne toutes mes différences
I give you all my differences
Tous ces défauts qui sont autant de chances
All my flaws that are actually opportunities
On sera jamais des standards, des gens bien comme il faut
We can never be considered as standard or perfectly proper people
Je te donne ce que j'ai, ce que je vaux
I give you what I have, what I am worth
Ouh, je te donne tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons, mes défauts
Ouh, I give you all that I'm worth, who I am, my gifts, my flaws
Mes plus belles chances, mes différences
My greatest opportunities, my differences
Lyrics © JRG MUSICALES
Written by: Jean-Jacques Goldman, Michael Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lavieparprocuration1611
Magnifique duo , la voix douce de Jean Jacques melangée à la voix rauque de Patricia me donnent des frissons ❤
@johangyllenstridh
Sublime!
2023!
🤍🤍🤍
Merci pour les partages!🙏
@lauriannechauvin9135
Magnifique chanson ♥
@ThefandeJJG
une chanson magnifique écrite par jean jacques bien sur :)
@youssefbahadi6594
tjrs le meilleur jj goldman bravo
@RunOffTheRoad
Could I just add something? It's a small detail but, in the end, it's 'pas toute la vie mais quelques heures' not 'pas toute la nuit'. I really appreciated your video. I'm glad english people will get a chance to discover this amazing song
@lilalolitachaba4
le meilleur J.J Goldman
@fayacoco
@RunOffTheRoad i can hear Patricia Kaas sings 'Pas toute la vie' in this cover. The original song is from Johnny Hallyday, and the lyric is "Pas toute la nuit". Maybe Patricia Kaas made a mistake lol. Anyway, i am glad you appreciate this cover live, the duo is just mesmerizing *o*
@SKUNKZZlolli
J'te promets un moment de fièvre et de douceur Pas toute la nuit mais quelques heures i love this part. especially, not all the night but few hours it's so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet ! i imagine to JungHi like you. lol
@fayacoco
sorry i don't know why but the lyrics didn't show, i shouldn't delete the first video... D: it was one of the best part of the lyrics... i added as annotations