Maman, Papa [English translation]
Maman, Papa [English translation]
Mommy, Mommy, while performing this song,
Mommy, Mommy, I become a little boy again,
So I'm smart in class
And, to make you happy,
I get the best grades,
What you want.
Mommy, Mommy, instead of my crazy games, I'd rather,
Mommy, Mommy, stay in your lap,
And, saying not a word, hear your charming songs,
Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy.
Daddy, Daddy, while performing this song,
Daddy, Daddy, I become a little boy again,
And I hear you beneath the storm
Drawing on all your humour
To give courage once again
To our heavy hearts.
Daddy, Daddy, between us there never was,
Daddy, Daddy, tenderness or soft words,
Nonetheless we loved each other, even though we never declared it,
Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, Daddy.
Mommy, Daddy, while performing this song,
Mommy, Daddy, I become a little boy again,
And, thanks to this trick,
Suddenly I understand
The price of your sacrifices,
My parents.
Mommy, Daddy, I will always regret,
Mommy, Daddy, having made you cry
During those times when our hearts didn't understand each other yet,
Mommy, Daddy, Mommy, Daddy.
- Artist:Georges Brassens