Ma philosophie [English translation]

I have but one philosophy

Being accepted the way I am

Despite of all they tell me

I keep my fist raised

For better or for worse

I am a mixed-race woman but not a martyr

I move forwards with a light heart

And always raising my fist

Lifting my head, bulging my chest

Without stopping intensifying my efforts

Life does not leave me a choice about it

I am the ace that beats the king

Despite our pains, our differences

All the ceaseless insults

Me, I will raise my fist

Again, even higher, again, even farther

(chorus)

Aim at the moon

It does not scare me

Even with time

I still believe in it wholeheartedly

The sacrifices

If I have to, I will make

I have already made several

But always raising my fist

I am not like all those girls

They stare at and undress

I, I have the shape and the curves

It is used to warm the hearts

Girl from a working-class area

I have learnt to be proud of it

More love than misery

More heart than wars

I have but one philosophy

Being accepted the way I am

With strength and smile

Raising my fist toward the future

Lifting my head, bulging my chest

Without stopping intensifying my efforts

Life does not leave me a choice about it

I am the ace that beats the king

• Artist:Amel Bent
• Album:Un jour d'été