And The Winner Is [English translation]

I would like to thank my mother who fed me, who punished me

I would like to thank Molière who never received his prize

In this strange ceremony where I'm nominated for life

I am moved, it all ads up, I stand up and I smile to you

And the winner is: life, and the winner is: love

I would like to thank my death for demonstrating such patience

Way to ward off fate of being afraid with elegance

I would like to thank the friend who know better than me who I am

I kiss and dedicate him the moments I'm drunk and my childhood too

And the winner is: life, and the winner is: love

I would like to thank women and mine in particular

So much happiness and some dramas but I am only their half

A blink of an eye to my enemies who pout at me today

Without them, I think I get bored, so I am gonna say thank you

And the winner is: life, and the winner is: love

I put the hand on the heart and salute you once more

I keep my smile and my tears, I keep them for myself

And the winner is: life, and the winner is: love

And the winner is: life, and the winner is: love

• Artist:Gérard Darmon