Translation of Les jours heureux from French to English
Behind our windows
We believe we see the world disappear
And the birds are there
Every day they sing at the top of their lungs
In a language that I think I know
The joy, here it goes
I observe their feathers
I have a heart heavy as an anvil
But I smile my faith
Is it the height of misfortune
To resume old habits
Its wisdom of yesteryear
Like you, I cross my fingers
For love to enchant happy days
For life to dance on grand pianos
For love, may the angels grant our wishes
And may people love each other a bit like us two
I would like to get some air
Soak up a little light
And get out of my house
It's eternal winter
Like you, I've lost my bearings
Almost as much as my voice
Yet every day I believe
Time makes its rounds
Every minute every second
I obey its laws
Sitting here I observe this world
Barricading itself, moping
And deep down inside me
I believe and cross my fingers
For love to enchant happy days
For life to dance on grand pianos
For love, may the angels grant our wishes
And may people love each other a bit like us two
Under our dull masks
If so many smiles are discerned
It's because hope is there
Go ahead, let the pain speak
If sometimes tears come to you
No, don't hold them back
Believe me, believe me
It's only the end of a shadow
The very beginning of another world
That grows under our feet
The thunder had to rumble
For our conscience to flood
With hope, with a sparkle
Like me, cross your fingers
For love to enchant happy days
For life to dance on grand pianos
For love, may the angels grant our wishes
And may people love each other a bit like us two
For love to enchant happy days
For life to dance on grand pianos
For love, may the angels grant our wishes
And may people love each other a bit like us two
Us two
Us two