Je ris je pleure
Les Charts Lyrics
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Où sauver les apparences
Prisonnier de jolis mensonges
Quand la peur de la vérité nous ronge
Entre rêve et réalité
Je cherche mon identité
Pourquoi c'est laid? Pourquoi c'est beau ?
Derrière ma force, je connais un lâche
Sous ma faibless, qu'est-ce que je cache
La frontière de la nuit et du jour
Entre ma haine et mon amour
Et je ris je pleure et la vie passe et me dépasse
Envie de me battre et de gagner
Puis de me rendre, d'abandonner
Tout réussir coûte que coûte
Malgré le poids de mes doutes
Voir le monde qui m'entoure
Fermer les yeux à double tour
Sentir la violence et la mort
Et aussi la douceur de ton corps
Fragile comme un équilibriste
Le rôle est drôle, le clown est triste
A mi chemin entre ciel et terre
L'obscurité et la lumière
Et je ris je pleure et la vie passe et me dépasse
Entre rêve et réalité
Je cherche mon identité
Pourquoi c'est laid? Pourquoi c'est beau?
Qui connaît le vrai du faux.
The lyrics to Les Charts's song "Je ris je pleure" explore the complexities of identity and the struggle to reconcile our differences with societal expectations. The first verse juxtaposes the desire to live authentically with the pressure to conform, highlighting the tension between personal truths and the facades we create. The second verse delves into the confusion inherent in trying to understand oneself: what is beautiful, what is ugly, what is real, and what is false. The chorus is an emotional release, acknowledging the pain and joy that come with living a life filled with contradictions. The final verse captures the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength, the inherent sadness of life's absurdities, and the possibility of transcendence.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of inner turmoil and searching for meaning in a world that doesn't always make sense. The lyrics are introspective and vulnerable, dealing with themes of self-doubt, self-discovery, and the challenges of being true to oneself. At the same time, they are universal, touching on emotions and experiences that most people can relate to. The melody and instrumentation complement the lyrics, with a melancholic yet uplifting sound that mirrors the song's themes.
Overall, "Je ris je pleure" is a thoughtful and introspective exploration of the complexities of human emotion and the search for identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Vivre mes différences
I want to live my life fully and embrace my uniqueness.
Où sauver les apparences
However, I also feel the pressure to maintain a certain image and mask my true feelings.
Prisonnier de jolis mensonges
This has often led me to feel trapped by the pretty lies I tell myself and others.
Quand la peur de la vérité nous ronge
And when the fear of facing the truth becomes overwhelming.
Entre rêve et réalité
I am constantly torn between my dreams and reality.
Je cherche mon identité
I am trying to figure out who I truly am.
Pourquoi c'est laid? Pourquoi c'est beau?
I am questioning what is deemed beautiful and what is considered ugly in society.
Qui connaît le vrai du faux
And ultimately, who can really distinguish between what is true and what is false.
Derrière ma force, je connais un lâche
Despite appearing strong on the surface, I know deep down I can be a coward.
Sous ma faibless, qu'est-ce que je cache
And beneath my weaknesses, there are things I keep hidden from others.
La frontière de la nuit et du jour
I am constantly caught in the limbo between darkness and light.
Entre ma haine et mon amour
And between feelings of love and hate.
Et je ris je pleure et la vie passe et me dépasse
All of these conflicting emotions make me laugh, cry, and feel like life is passing me by.
Envie de me battre et de gagner
Sometimes I feel motivated to fight and win.
Puis de me rendre, d'abandonner
Other times, I become defeated and want to give up.
Tout réussir coûte que coûte
I have the mentality of wanting to succeed no matter what.
Malgré le poids de mes doutes
But I am often weighed down by my own uncertainties.
Voir le monde qui m'entoure
I try to make sense of the world around me.
Fermer les yeux à double tour
At other times, I want to ignore everything completely.
Sentir la violence et la mort
I am affected by the harsh realities of life.
Et aussi la douceur de ton corps
But I also find comfort in the tenderness of a loved one's touch.
Fragile comme un équilibriste
I am constantly balancing on a tightrope, feeling fragile and unsteady.
Le rôle est drôle, le clown est triste
I play different roles in my life, but often feel like I am hiding behind a facade.
A mi chemin entre ciel et terre
I find myself in the middle ground between heaven and earth.
L'obscurité et la lumière
And between the darkness and the light.
Entre rêve et réalité
Once again, I find myself torn between my dreams and my reality.
Je cherche mon identité
I am still trying to figure out who I truly am, amidst all of these conflicting emotions.
Pourquoi c'est laid? Pourquoi c'est beau?
I am still grappling with what society deems as beautiful or ugly.
Qui connaît le vrai du faux.
And ultimately, who can really distinguish between what is true and what is false.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALOGERO JOSEPH MAURICI, FRANCIS MAGGIULLI, GIOACCHINO MAURICI, PHILIPPE GAILLARD
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