C'est Ainsi
Teri Moïse Lyrics


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Cage qui soulage
Que pourrait-il faire ?
Sage sans courage
Remords éphémères
Jamais juge sans avis
Un refuge des non-dits
C'est ainsi
Tranquille, choyée par l'insouciance
Cette île noyée dans son silence

Mime anonyme
Tout seul dans cette foule
Crime légitime
S'il respecte le moule
Drôle de peur
L'inertie
Spectateur de la vie
C'est ainsi

Tranquille, choyée par l'insouciance
Cette île noyée dans son silence

Muet ce cœur discret
Il sait quand se taire
Jouer à la paix
Jamais faire la guerre
Jamais juge
A l'abri




Un refuge des non-dits
C'est ainsi.

Overall Meaning

The song "C'est Ainsi" by Teri Moïse is a reflection on the various ways in which people can become trapped, silenced, or confined in their own lives. The first verse speaks of a "cage" that provides relief, but also keeps the person trapped and without courage. The second verse describes an anonymous "mime" who feels the need to conform to society's expectations, and experiences a strange combination of fear and inertia. The final verse speaks of a "discreet" and "mute" heart that values peace over conflict, but is also unable to express itself fully.


Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of "C'est ainsi" (which translates to "That's how it is") reinforces the idea that these situations are simply the way things are, and that perhaps there is little that can be done to change them. The tone of the song is resigned and reflective, suggesting that these characters are not necessarily unhappy in their situations, but are simply aware of the limitations and frustrations inherent in their lives.


Overall, "C'est Ainsi" is a poignant commentary on the human condition, and the various ways in which we can become trapped or limited in our own lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Cage qui soulage
A comforting prison


Que pourrait-il faire ?
What else could it do?


Sage sans courage
Wise but lacking bravery


Remords éphémères
Temporary regrets


Jamais juge sans avis
Never judging without an opinion


Un refuge des non-dits
A haven for the unspoken


C'est ainsi
That's just the way it is


Tranquille, choyée par l'insouciance
Peaceful, spoiled by carelessness


Cette île noyée dans son silence
This island drowned in its silence


Mime anonyme
Anonymous mime


Tout seul dans cette foule
All alone in this crowd


Crime légitime
Legitimate crime


S'il respecte le moule
If it follows the mold


Drôle de peur
A strange fear


L'inertie
The inertia


Spectateur de la vie
Spectator of life


Muet ce cœur discret
This discreet heart is mute


Il sait quand se taire
It knows when to stay quiet


Jouer à la paix
Playing for peace


Jamais faire la guerre
Never making war


A l'abri
Safe and sound


Un refuge des non-dits
A haven for the unspoken


C'est ainsi.
That's just the way it is




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