Louis
Véronique Sanson Lyrics
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Tu attend le pire comme toujours quand tu ne l’entends plus rire,
Louis,
Même si tu n’es plus comme avant, ce n’est que pour un moment.
Car toutes les choses passent,
Tu le sais bien,
Elle reviennent comme les saisons,
Et peut-être as tu raison...
Louis, oh louis,
Tu attends tout d’elle, comme toujours quand tu vois qu’elle est si belle,
Mais louis,
Toi tu crois que c’est pour longtemps, mais ce n’est que pour un moment.
Car toutes les choses passent,
Tu le sais bien,
Elle reviennent comme les saisons,
Mais toi tu restes à ta place,
Et peut-être as tu raison...
Louis, oh louis,
Choisis bien ta vie, car après tu n’en auras plus envie,
Louis,
Même si tu vis très longtemps, ce n’est que pour un moment...
In Véronique Sanson's song "Louis," the lyrics poetically describe the singer, Louis, waiting for a loved one to return. The song suggests that Louis becomes anxious when his loved one stops laughing because he fears the worst. The lyrics encourage Louis to remember that everything passes, and that while he is waiting, he might as well keep his faith that the person he loves will return. The chorus repeats that all things pass and that Louis should not worry, but instead, should trust that everything will resolve itself in time.
The lyrics suggest that Louis is in love, and that he feels his loved ones' absence very acutely. It is evident from the lyrics that Louis weaves intricate scenarios in his own mind about what might be happening to his loved one, and this makes him worry about the worst-case scenario. However, the song's lyrics remind Louis - and the listener - that time has a way of healing all things, and Louis should not worry about what might happen, but instead, should focus on the present moment.
In sum, "Louis" is a reassuring song that encourages the listener to trust in the power of time and remember that all things pass, much like the seasons. It's a poignant message during times of uncertainty and encourages us to have faith in ourselves and our loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Louis, louis, Tu attend le pire comme toujours quand tu ne l’entends plus rire, Louis, Même si tu n’es plus comme avant, ce n’est que pour un moment.
Louis, you always expect the worst when you don't hear her laughter. Even though you've changed, it's only temporary.
Car toutes les choses passent, Tu le sais bien, Elle reviennent comme les saisons, Mais toi tu restes à ta place, Et peut-être as tu raison...
Because all things pass, you know that well. They come back like seasons, but you stay in your place, and maybe you're right.
Louis, oh louis, Tu attends tout d’elle, comme toujours quand tu vois qu’elle est si belle, Mais louis, Toi tu crois que c’est pour longtemps, mais ce n’est que pour un moment.
Louis, you expect everything from her when you see how beautiful she is, but you believe it's long-term, it's only temporary.
Louis, oh louis, Choisis bien ta vie, car après tu n’en auras plus envie, Louis, Même si tu vis très longtemps, ce n’est que pour un moment...
Louis, choose your life well because you won't want anything else afterwards. Even if you live very long, it's only for a moment.
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