Souris puisque c'est grave [English translation]

Hey little Miss Blue

I see your mascara

on your cheeks.

It's streaming down

I agree with you:

bastards, the lot of 'em.

Still, drop your

water painting act.

There are better things to do

when fate dogs you.

Breaking into tears

is just too common.

It's serious, so smile.

Only jokes require

the utmost seriousness.

It's serious, so smile.

If you're disappointed in gods,

give them a radiant face.

Since it's so serious,

have a little smile.

Dear Miss Blue, the world

is not all rosy.

There is red everywhere,

and for a reason.

It's not ketchup [you see]

on the evening news.

Lots of blues

on this old turntable.

The more reason

to keep your cool

as everything

collapses around you.

It's serious, so smile.

Only jokes require

the utmost seriousness.

It's serious, so smile.

If you're disappointed in gods,

give them a radiant face.

Since it's so serious,

have a little smile...

• Artist:Alain Chamfort
• Album:Trouble (1990)