Au téléphone avec maman [English translation]

On the telephone with mum

I listen lots, I lie a little

No, that’s not the sound of a lighter

Months since I last touched a pack

Of course, I’m coming in July

Of course I’ve bought my tickets

On the telephone with mum

Yes, I’m wearing it right now

Your lovely jumper with the big patterns

Half pale green, half bright red

Of course I’m popular when I wear it

Of course I like it when you knit

On the telephone with mum

At most, I’m fourteen

On the telephone with mum

Half me talking, half her lying

I’m very happy that you go around with

That rather coquettish girl

Yes, it’s good that you’re popular

Of course I like it when you hang out

On the telephone with her son

At most it seems like I’m ten

It’s comforting with mum

For every injury a bandage

But it’s clear to see in a fix

For each puncture a patch

But I well know that in a freeze

I’ll have a jumper and what’s more your arms

On the telephone with mum

Half me talking, half her lying

Don’t worry, I’m never bored

No, I don’t wake up at night

Of course the telly is switched off

Of course I know how to open an attachment

On the telephone with mum

One wonders who the parents are

On the telephone with mum

Half her talking, half me lying

No, there’s no noise behind

I’ve left that common girl

Of course I’ve got loads of friends

Of course, you’re the only woman for me

On the telephone, your kid

Wonders how to cut the cord

It’s comforting with mum

For every injury a bandage

But it’s clear to see in a fix

For each puncture a patch

But I guess who’s showing up in July

Your grand-daughter in an attachment

• Artist:Renan Luce
• Album:D'une tonne à un tout petit poids