Dans les transports
Thomas Fersen Lyrics

Moi qui fait ce trajet Les yeux fermés, Distrait par un décret Sans intérêt, J'ai raté l'arrêt.
I'm a regular passenger and I'm so used to this journey that I don't even pay attention anymore, but this time I missed my stop.

Ainsi je resterai Pendu par la main Dans les transports en commun.
So now I'm stuck here, hanging by a thread, in the middle of this chaotic public transport system.

Je finis ma nuit Sur la barre d'appui Sauf si l'on prend mon pied Pour un vieux papier.
I'm so tired I might fall asleep on this handrail, but people might mistake my foot for trash and throw it away.

Dans les courbes les chromes Aimantent les mains, Mes doigts meurent sous la paume De mon prochain.
The curves and the shine of the handles attract everyone's attention, but it's so crowded that people's hands are all over me, crushing my fingers.

"Robespierre", je vais m'asseoir, "Danton","Desmoulins", Je traverse l'histoire Sur un strapontin,
As I sit down, I'm reminded of the revolutionary figures who fought for freedom in France: Robespierre, Danton, and Desmoulins and I feel like I'm traveling through history on this seat.

Une banquette de moleskine, Un banc de sardine. La foule Est mon berceau.
The seat is uncomfortable and narrow, and I feel like I'm sandwiched in with everyone else, but at least the crowd sways me like a lullaby.

Je me dépêche vers toi À l'heure où l'on s'écrase. Elle appuie de tout son poids, Mais la foule est courtoise.
I'm rushing to see you before the crowd crushes me, but even though this woman is pushing me hard, everyone is polite and considerate.

Je reçois l'accolade Des camarades. L'hiver, le froid l'est moins Dans les transports en commun.
I get a hug from my friends, and even though it's cold outside, the warmth of the crowd makes up for it.

Je me rends, mains en l'air, Par le funiculaire, Vers la chaude prison De ta combinaison.
I surrender and take the funicular to come see you, even though I know it means I'll be trapped in the warmth of your embrace.

Je poursuis mon rêve Dans les transports en grève Et le dernier cahot Me réveille au dépot
I keep dreaming, even when there's a strike and the ride is bumpy, but eventually the last jolt wakes me up at the depot.

Dans les transports en commun Les filles sont nerveuses, Les hommes ont le pied marin Et la main baladeuse.
In public transport, women are often anxious and nervous, while men are more used to the movement and might get a little handsy.

Sur la banquette Où je me jette, Je tords, le temps est long, Mon ticket de carton.
As I throw myself onto a bench, the boredom sets in and I start twisting my cardboard ticket, trying to kill time.

Car l'allure est modeste À cause des travaux, Et mon coeur, sous ma veste, Est un moineau.
Due to construction work, the ride is slower than usual, and my heart is beating like a frightened bird under my coat.

Au hasard je rencontre Le cadran d'une montre... Si je te dis en plus Que j'ai raté le bus,
By chance, I look at my watch... and if I tell you that I missed the last bus home, it's just a typical day in the life of a public transport commuter.

Avec ce retard là Tu ne m'ouvriras pas. Autant faire demi-tour Et remettre l'amour.
I'm so late now, that you won't even let me in. I might as well turn around and wait for a better time to express my love.

Dans le bois, je gratte Nos deux prénoms Avec la date De péremption.
In the park, I scrape our names into a tree, along with the expiration date of our love. It's a reminder that nothing lasts forever.

Dans les transports en commun...
In public transport... it's always an adventure.