Habanera
Yvette Giraud Lyrics
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Habanera
La musique effeuillant sa douceur
Habanera
Les folies d'un soleil éclatant
De lumière
Une voix aux accents caressants
Habanera
Nous avions dansé vers l'amour
Près d'un golfe bleu
Tout le ciel tenait dans ce jour
Et le miracle dans vos yeux
Guitares du lointain
Écoutez-moi
L'amour a fleuri mon chemin
De joie
J'étais sous les arcades
Guettant son pas
Un soir de mascarade
J'ai pris son bras
Où t'en vas-tu, beau masque
De-ci, de-là?
Ne sois pas si fantasque
L'amour est là
Une danse brûlant de langueur
Habanera
Le parfum et le sang d'une fleur
Habanera
Le dessin de sa bouche guettant
Ma prière
Et le feu de son rire éclatant
Habanera
Le soleil marchait sur la mer
En costume d'or
Et moi, je vivais dans le clair
De cet amour qui brûle encore
Guitares du lointain
Écoutez-moi
L'amour a fleuri mon chemin
De joie
Un soir de mascarade
J'ai pris son bras
Habanera
The song Habanera by Yvette Giraud is a sensual and captivating piece that speaks to the experience of love and desire. The lyrics describe a dance full of languor, with music that gradually unveils its sweetness. The song speaks to the passion and intensity of the moment, with references to the brilliance of the sun and the scent of a flower. The vocals are smooth and caressing, creating an intimate and seductive atmosphere that draw the listener in.
The lyrics tell of a chance encounter at a masquerade, where the singer takes the arm of a mysterious and beautiful masked figure. The ensuing dance leads to feelings of joy and love, which are expressed through the singer's longing and desire. The song speaks to the transformative power of love, drawing the listener into a world of passion and desire.
Overall, Habanera is a song of romance and seduction that captures the experience of falling in love. The lyrics speak to the power of dance, music, and desire to ignite a flame within the heart, and to the transformative power of love to bring joy and light into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Une danse brûlant de langueur Habanera
A slow and sensual dance, known as Habanera
La musique effeuillant sa douceur Habanera
The music slowly shedding its sweetness, accompanying Habanera
Les folies d'un soleil éclatant De lumière
The madness of a radiant sun, shining bright
Une voix aux accents caressants Habanera
A voice with soothing intonations, singing Habanera
Nous avions dansé vers l'amour Près d'un golfe bleu Tout le ciel tenait dans ce jour Et le miracle dans vos yeux
We danced towards love, near a blue gulf. During that moment, the whole sky was contained in a single day, and the miracle was in your eyes.
Guitares du lointain Écoutez-moi L'amour a fleuri mon chemin De joie
Distant guitars, hear me! Love has blossomed on my path, filling me with joy.
J'étais sous les arcades Guettant son pas Un soir de mascarade J'ai pris son bras Où t'en vas-tu, beau masque De-ci, de-là? Ne sois pas si fantasque L'amour est là
I stood under the archways, waiting for his footsteps on a masquerade night. When I saw him, I took his arm and asked, 'Where are you going, handsome mask? Here and there?' Don't be so capricious, love is here.
Le parfum et le sang d'une fleur Habanera Le dessin de sa bouche guettant Ma prière Et le feu de son rire éclatant Habanera
The fragrance and essence of a flower, Habanera. His mouth formed, listening to my prayers. And the fiery outburst of his laughter, Habanera.
Le soleil marchait sur la mer En costume d'or Et moi, je vivais dans le clair De cet amour qui brûle encore
The sun walked over the sea wearing a golden costume. And me, I lived in the brightness of this love that still burns.
Un soir de mascarade J'ai pris son bras Habanera
On a masquerade night, I took his arm... Habanera.
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.