Banalité [English translation]

They say that at my age we are searching for ourselves

A generalization because I know

Who I am without, however, needing an arrow to point it out¹

And I'm not alone

So these remarks can end

Everyone takes their time differently

Everyone will understand step by step

I do believe I know the sum of my being

You think you know me, I don't just do things to get noticed

It's you who must find me

Me, I've already done so

But look first for the truth in your banalities²

An older person doesn't say I'm experienced

And these lyrics are certain

Why these stereotypes?

Banalities

Too young to know who we are

Too young to be considered ready

To be responsible enough to make decisions, not enough

Not old enough to exist

You yourself, towards your grandfathers

You steer yourself without barriers

When you feel like one among them

Don't you feel better?

My personality

According to you it's incomplete

I say that's a banality

Leave behind these ideas

It's you who must find me

Me, I've already done so

But look first for the truth in your banalities

An older person doesn't say I'm experienced

And these lyrics are certain

Why these stereotypes?

Banalities (x2)

I don't seem hesitant

It's a reality

More than a conviction

A state, a reason

More than simple thoughts

Where reflection is lacking

You ignore me more than anything

Would you say that I'm lying?

It's all true, it's all true, it's all true, it's all true

Why a uniformity?

Me, I say it's a banality

It's you who must find me

Me, I've already done so

But look first for the truth in your banalities

An older person doesn't say I'm experienced

And these lyrics are certain

Why these stereotypes?

Banalities (x2)

• Artist:Jena Lee
• Album:Jena Lee