La petite vendeuse [English translation]

A gloomy salesgirl takes a break to light her second cigarette

On the pavement of the street behind Les Galeries Lafayette

She is not miserable the young salesgirl and from a distance you could

Find her almost happy when the antidepressant finally kicks in

A salesgirl on break, dressed according to department store standards

On the delivery side, reserve and trucks that unload in the morning

She is not miserable the young salesgirl and from a distance you could

Find her almost happy when the antidepressant finally kicks in

In the leather department she lures rich clients

She sells nice and trendy high-class bags she could never afford

She is not miserable the young salesgirl and from a distance you could

Find her almost happy when the antidepressant finally kicks in

She plays her part quite efficiently, I watch her from a distance slightly concealed

As I look like a pervert I get spotted by the security man, I better leave

She is not miserable the young salesgirl and from a distance you could

Find her almost happy when the antidepressant finally kicks in

I leave my salesgirl with her expensive trinkets in my memory

I hope she is happy, nothing opposes it, it's called destiny

Farewell my salesgirl, don't be sad, I forbid it

I want to tell it to you, but I must flee, the security guy is after me

I came back dressed up with knit-cap and glasses, but couldn't find you

No sign of you on the delivery side, no sign in the leather department

Where are you now, I'll never know - Cupid is a bastard

In order to keep you close, don't blame me, I've put you in this song

In order to keep you close, don't blame me, I've put you in this song

• Artist:Bénabar
• Album:Le début de la suite (2018)