J'peux pas [English translation]

[Verse 1]

I am still searching for something that I will never find.

I pity my body for everything that has disarmed me.

I no longer have the strength to endure the look1 of others.

I lose my hard exterior2 when I play with feelings.

[Chorus]

And I go in circles3 to search in vain

For that which touches me deep down, to forget his hands.

When I scream his name, they tell me that it's the end.

But I can't, I can't, erase all of those things.

But I can't, I can't, live as if it wasn't there.

But I can't, I can't, erase all of those things.

But I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't.

[Verse 2]

I feel so alone, when I understand that all around people love me

What is it that they want from me? Deep down I am never the same

I want to disappear, and wait for the day to rise.4

But who do I have to be? Sometimes I lose myself in my dreams.

[Chorus]

And I go in circles to search in vain

For that which touches me deep down, to forget his hands.

When I scream his name, they tell me that it's the end.

But I can't, I can't, erase all of those things.

But I can't, I can't, live as if it wasn't there.

But I can't, I can't, erase all of those things.

But I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't.

[Outro]

If everything starts again, I won't be able to restrain myself.

My heart throws me, I would be too scared to suffer.

[Chorus]

And I go in circles to search in vain

For that which touches me deep down, I've lost your hands.

When I scream your name, I tell myself that it's the end.

But I can't, I can't, erase all of those things.

But I can't, I can't, I've nearly forgotten your voice.

But I can't, I can't, erase all of those things.

But I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't.

1. or gaze2. lit. bark as in tree3. lit. turn in a circle4. as in day break

• Artist:Louane
• Album:Joie de vivre (2020)