In 1992, the singles "Paris", also the title track of his fourth album, and "L'Amour de trente secondes" gained success. In 1993, Lavoine released his fifth album Faux Rêveur. Lavoine's sixth album Lavoine-Matic, released in 1996, included the single "C'est ça la France", which is a song of tolerance and was awarded Best Video from the Victoire de la Musique. In 1999, his seventh album Septième Ciel was released, with the first single as "Les Tournesols"
Lavoine's eighth album, which did not have a title, was released in 2001. Like former albums, this featured duets with female singers, including Italian singer and actress Cristina Marocco, singer Françoise Hardy and actress Claire Keim. In 2003, he released the single "Dis-moi que l'amour" and a live album entitled Olympia Deux Mille Trois. Lavoine's ninth albulm L'Heure d'été, included singles "Je me sens si seul", "Toi mon amour" and "J'espère", a duet with Belgian singer of Vietnamese descent Quynh Anh.
Cent balles de sentiment
Marc Lavoine Lyrics
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Si tes larmes sont fausses, si tes yeux me font semblant.
Ne me fais pas tomber si tu n'es qu'un piège affreux !
Je ne veux pas rêver si pour toi, tout n'est qu'un jeu.
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment à donner
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment dans ton cœur
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, laisse tomber !
Ne me fais pas l'amour si tu ne m'aimes pas vraiment
Si tes rêves sont pas vrais et tes poèmes, с'est du vent !
Ne me fais pas crier si tu n'as pas de plaisir !
Je ne veux pas rester si tu ne penses qu'à partir.
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment à donner
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment dans ton cœur
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, laisse couler !
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, çа m'fait peur !
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment à donner
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment dans ton cœur
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, laisse couler !
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, çа m'fait peur !
The lyrics of "Cent balles de sentiment" by Marc Lavoine express the singer's reluctance to engage in a relationship that lacks sincerity and depth. He warns his partner not to make love to him if her feelings are not genuine, if her tears are fake and her eyes are pretending. He urges her not to make him fall if she is only a dreadful trap waiting to ensnare him. The singer refuses to indulge in dreams if everything is just a game for his partner. He demands genuine emotion, not just superficial coins of affection.
The repetition of the refrain "Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment" (If you don't have a hundred coins of sentiment) underscores the importance of depth and sincerity in a relationship. The singer emphasizes that he needs a partner who has enough sentiment to offer, who possesses a full heart that beats with true emotions. He warns that without this, he becomes afraid and cautious, unwilling to risk his heart for a shallow lover.
Overall, the song "Cent balles de sentiment" is a powerful reminder that relationships require authenticity, depth, and mutual care. The imagery of coins of sentiment highlights the value and importance of genuine emotions, not just empty gestures. The singer's plea for sincerity and depth resonates with anyone who has felt the pain of being in a relationship with someone who only feigns love and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Ne me fais pas l'amour si tu ne m'aimes pas vraiment
Don't make love to me if you don't really love me
Si tes larmes sont fausses, si tes yeux me font semblant.
If your tears are fake, if your eyes are pretending
Ne me fais pas tomber si tu n'es qu'un piège affreux !
Don't make me fall if you are just a terrible trap!
Je ne veux pas rêver si pour toi, tout n'est qu'un jeu.
I don't want to dream if everything is just a game for you
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment à donner
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling to give
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment dans ton cœur
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling in your heart
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, laisse tomber !
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling, just forget it!
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, çа m'fait peur !
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling, it scares me!
Si tes rêves sont pas vrais et tes poèmes, с'est du vent !
If your dreams are not true and your poems are just empty words
Ne me fais pas crier si tu n'as pas de plaisir!
Don't make me scream if you don't have pleasure!
Je ne veux pas rester si tu ne penses qu'à partir.
I don't want to stay if you're only thinking about leaving.
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, laisse couler !
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling, let it go!
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, çа m'fait peur !
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling, it scares me!
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment à donner
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling to give
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment dans ton cœur
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling in your heart
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, laisse couler !
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling, let it go!
Si t'as pas cent balles de sentiment, çа m'fait peur !
If you don't have a hundred balls of feeling, it scares me!
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.