Avant nous [English translation]

A spring dies, in comes another

And everything changes, and everything is the same.

The happiness is not our own,

Not more than the sun.

Listen, listen in the world

This orchestra of beating hearts,

Everywhere they meet

For how long?

Before us,

Other lovers have said: "I love you."

Like us...

Before us,

Others have suffered, have betrayed even,

Like...

No! Do not think that! Do not think that!

Love is not this misery.

The love, it is you between my arms ...

Before us,

Others danced to "I love you."

Like us...

Before us,

Others have left even so

Like...

No! Not like us...Do not think that!

We dance to all the earth

And we will dance to these words.

Let us love

As those who both loved each other,

Like us

And like those who follow us,

And like those who will love...

After us...

• Artist:Édith Piaf