Ultra moderne solitude [English translation]

This takes place on Boulevard Haussman1 at five o'clock

She feels a tear coming from her heart

With the back of her hand, she wipes it away

Sometimes, we're not sure what's going on

Why these rivers

Running suddenly down cheeks

In this anthill

It's the ultra modern solitude

This takes place in Manhattan in someone's heart

He feels a wave rising from the depths

Yet I have friends that don't say bye-bye

I have some sunshine, I have love, I have my job

Why these rivers

Running suddenly down cheeks

In this anthill

It's the ultra modern solitude

This takes place all over the world every second

Suddenly faces are flooded

The back of a hand wipes it away

Sometimes, we're not sure what's going on

Why these rivers

Running suddenly down cheeks

In this anthill

It's the ultra modern solitude

We have suits, warehouses

Tempos, harmonies, guitars

We dance all summer long in the sun

But the music is wet with tears all the same

Why this mystery

Despite the heat of the crowd,

In the eyes of winter

Why these rivers

Running suddenly down cheeks

In this anthill

It's the ultra modern solitude

1. A street in Paris.

• Artist:Alain Souchon
• Album:20 chansons