C'est La Vie
The Vale Lyrics
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They sang about in songs I heard
It took your kisses to reveal
That I was wrong, and love is real
Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak
Angels sing from above
Every day words
Seem to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose
I thought that love was just a word
They sang about in songs I heard
It took your kisses to reveal
That I was wrong, and love is real
Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose
When you kiss me, Heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak
Angels sing from above
Every day words
Seem to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose
In "C'est La Vie," The Vale sings about how love has taken on a new meaning for the singer. The song begins with the idea that love was once just a notion that was talked about in music, something that seemed unattainable. However, with the help of the person the singer is addressing in the song, love has become a reality.
The Vale goes on to describe how this love feels: it's as if a "magic spell" has been cast when they are together, a spell that transforms life into "la vie en rose," or life in pink. This is a reference to the world looking brighter and more beautiful through the lens of love. When they kiss, even Heaven seems to sigh, and when the singer is held close, it's as if they are in their own world where roses bloom.
Finally, the song suggests that love has transformed language itself. What were once everyday words and phrases now sound like love songs, and the possibilities for growth and happiness are endless as long as they continue to give their hearts to one another.
The overall message of the song is that love is real and transformative, and that the singer has finally experienced it thanks to the person they are addressing. It's a message that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought that love was just a word
The singer believed that love was just a concept used in music.
They sang about in songs I heard
The singer had only heard about love through music.
It took your kisses to reveal
The singer learned about love from the physical affection received from their partner.
That I was wrong, and love is real
The artist realized that love was a real emotion and not just a concept.
Hold me close and hold me fast
The artist wants to be in a strong embrace with their partner.
The magic spell you cast
Their partner has an extraordinary ability to make them feel enraptured.
This is la vie en rose
The singer is experiencing the beauty of life thanks to their partner.
When you kiss me, Heaven sighs
Their partner's kisses are so heavenly that even the heavens react.
And though I close my eyes
Even when the artist closes their eyes, they can still see the beauty of life with their partner.
I see la vie en rose
The artist is experiencing the beauty of life thanks to their partner.
When you press me to your heart
The singer wants to be held tightly and pressed against their partner's chest.
I'm in a world apart
The artist feels as though they are in another world when they are close to their partner.
A world where roses bloom
The singer is in a world of beauty and happiness.
And when you speak
Their partner's voice has a powerful effect on them.
Angels sing from above
Their partner's voice is so beautiful that it feels like angels are singing.
Every day words
Ordinary words and phrases.
Seem to turn into love songs
Because of their partner, everything seems like it is about love.
Give your heart and soul to me
The singer is asking their partner for complete devotion.
And life will always be
Their life will always feel beautiful and full if their partner does give their heart and soul.
La vie en rose
The beauty of life with their partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES JARDIN, (Louis Guglielmi) Louiguy, Edith (Edith Gassion) Piaf
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