L'Américain
Jenn Ayache Lyrics

De la coupe de James Dean
Referring to the haircut of James Dean as a way to describe the American look

Le sourire de Marilyne
Referencing Marilyn Monroe's famous smile as part of the American image

La guitare de Springsteen
Alluding to Bruce Springsteen and his music as a symbol of American rock and roll culture

Une attitude de copine
Describing the relaxed and friendly demeanor of American women

T’as pas commencé
Implying that the artist has revealed a lot about herself and her fascination with America, while the other person has not shared much

J’ai déjà fini
The singer has already expressed a lot of her feelings regarding America

Comment ça tu sais
Surprised that the other person is aware of the singer's interest in America

Mais j’en ai pas tant dit
Acknowledgment that the artist has not fully expressed her feelings about America

Comme si j’te connaissais bien
The artist feels close to the other person as if they have known each other for a long time

Comme si j’t’avais vu
The artist feels a familiarity with the other person as if she has seen him before

Dans les films Américains
Referring to American movies as a common point of reference between them

Où les héros se tuent
Referencing the dramatic and tragic endings that often happen in American films

Le genre qui frappe
Describing the type of stories and characters that often appear in American movies

Les cheveux en arrière
Describing the classic American rockabilly look with slicked-back hair

Dans une Cadillac
Referencing the luxury car often associated with the American dream

Le t-shirt plein de poussière
Describing the rugged look often seen in American western movies with dusty clothes

T’as une blonde entre les lèvres
The artist is describing the other person smoking a cigarette, possibly a Marlboro, a common American brand

Une brune par les mains
The singer is referencing a type of beer called a brown ale that is popular in America

Le désert, le désert te va bien
The singer is commenting on the other person's affinity with the desert environment, a common landscape in America

Hollywood Malibu Sunset
Referencing the iconic California sunset view in the area of Hollywood and Malibu

Et les sirènes raisonnent dans nos têtes
The artist is referencing the sound of sirens that are often heard in American cities

T’étais patient
The other person was willing to wait for the artist's arrival, displaying patience

Mais t’étais pas prêt
The other person was not emotionally prepared for the singer's arrival

Sur le Pacific Coast Highway
Describing the coastal road that runs along the west coast of America

J’ai pris l’avion pour te voir
The singer traveled a long distance to visit the other person in America

Marcher le long des boulevards
Describing the singer's desire to walk along the iconic American streets and soak in the atmosphere

Le vent dans nos cheveux
Describing the feeling of driving with the wind blowing through one's hair

Les pneus qui crissent
Describing the sound of tires screeching, often heard in car chase scenes in American movies

Nos way fairer sur les yeux
The artist and the other person are wearing sunglasses, a common fashion accessory in America

Sous le solstice
Describing the summer solstice, an important date in the American calendar

Et je tremble et je vacille
The singer is feeling overwhelmed with emotions while in America

Tu fais battre plus fort mon cœur de fille
The other person makes the artist's heart beat faster and gives her a rush of emotions

Coté passion et t'étais pas prêt
The other person was not ready for the intensity of the artist's passion for America