O femme
Michel Fugain Lyrics
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Comment tiens-tu encore debout,
Debout depuis l'éternité des larmes,
Quand moi je suis presque à genoux?
Toutes ces guerres
A refaire
Chaque jour
De ma nuit
Sans retour,
Dis, quel est le secret de ton âme,
Dis-moi, O femme?
Amour, Amour, Amour
Est plus fort,
Amour, Amour, Amour
Tue la mort!
Comme une pierre défie le feu,
Je dois tenir, tenir pour deux,
Pour que tu sèmes d'autres siècles
Dans mon ventre...
Amour, Amour,
Toi tu es le sel
Et moi la terre:
Il nous reste des hommes à faire...
Toutes ces guerres
A refaire
Chaque jour
Font le lit
De ma nuit
Sans retour,
Dis, quel est le secret de ton âme,
Dis-moi, O femme?
Amor, Amor, Amor
E'tao forte
Amor, Amor, Amor
Cala a dor
Eu vivo hoje, para depois
Devo lutar, lutar por dois
Pra que semmes outras eras
No meu ventre
Amor, Amor, Amor,
Tu es o sal
Eu sou a terra
Nosso barro os homens gera...
O femme,
Comment tiens-tu encore debout,
Debout depuis l'éternité des larmes,
Quand moi je suis presque à genoux?
Amor, Amor, Amor
E'tao forte
Amor, Amor, Amor
Cala a dor
Mulher,
E como estas assim de pee,
Assim de pe'na eterna dor de ser
Quando eu estou quase a morer?
Toi tu es le sel
Et moi la terre:
Il nous reste des hommes à faire
In these lyrics, Michel Fugain addresses the strength and resilience of women, contrasting it with his own vulnerability. He wonders how women can remain standing, facing the eternal tears and hardships of life, while he himself feels almost defeated.
He acknowledges the endless cycle of wars and conflicts that humanity continues to repeat, causing him unrest and sleepless nights. He asks the woman, seeking the secret to her soul, hoping to find solace or guidance in her wisdom.
The chorus brings forth the power of love. Fugain declares that love is stronger than death, comparable to a stone that challenges fire. He feels the responsibility to hold on and keep fighting for both himself and the woman, so they can together create a future filled with generations to come.
He refers to love as salt and himself as the earth, emphasizing their symbiotic relationship. They need each other to bring forth new life, to shape individuals into fully formed human beings. This process becomes their purpose and their contribution to the world.
Once again, he marvels at the woman's ability to remain standing despite the never-ending pain and hardships. He reiterates the strength of love, its ability to suppress suffering and bring calmness to the soul.
In the final stanza, Fugain addresses the woman directly, using the word "mulher," suggesting a shift in perspective. He wonders how she can continue to stand when he feels like he is on the verge of death. He then reiterates their collaborative role in procreation, emphasizing that there are still more human beings to be created, implying that their love and union can contribute to the creation of a better world.
Overall, these lyrics celebrate the strength and resilience of women, while also highlighting the transformative power of love and the responsibility to nurture new generations. Fugain expresses his admiration for women's ability to endure and calls for unity and love as a force for positive change in a world marred by conflict and suffering.
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