Les Gens [English translation]

How the people looked at us.

We did not see the people.

For us they were transparent.

We ignored the people.

We were alone in the world.

How hurried the people were

But we lounged around dreaming.

A brilliant sun

Flooded our world

How sad the people were

Because the people did not know

That flowers covered the pavements

That spring was born

Right in the middle of the autumn

How surprised the people were

Perhaps a bit jealous, the people

Of the lovers that were saying “always”

And who were talking about love

Without bothering about the people

How the people looked at us.

We did not see any of the people.

We looked into their eyes

It was dizzying

It was the big shipwreck

The people were fascinated

The people had never seen

Such a folly of such lovers

So indifferent

To the people and their age

How strange the people were

How the people lowered their eyes

When both of us embraced

When we kissed

While saying “I love you” to each other

How hurried the people were

But the people turned round

In order to see these two lovers

Who loved each other so much

As to make the people dream

How the people looked at us.

We did not see the people.

How hurried the people were.

We did not see the people.

How the people turned round.

We did not see the people

• Artist:Édith Piaf