La mer [English translation]

The sea,

seen dancing along the clear gulfs

with silver reflections

The sea,

changing reflections

beneath the rain

The sea

confused in the summer-like Heaven

His white sheep*

and angels so pure

The sea,

an infinite shepherdess of blue

Look:

Near ponds

are tall, wet reeds

Look:

These white birds

and those rusty houses

The sea,

it has calmed

the clear gulfs

with a love song

The sea,

it has calmed my heart

• Artist:Charles Trenet