Chéris Ton Futur Lyrics in English Barbara Carlotti

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Chéris Ton Futur by Barbara Carlotti from French to English.
These lyrics have verified word for word translations. Click any lyric word to see the translation and hear the pronunciation!
Death is everywhere
It waits for you
On every street corner
It doesn't go
The long way round
It grabs you
When you least expect it
Death is everywhere
It waits for you
In every nook
With your selfie stick
On the edge of the cliff
One step into thin air is enough
Your car in the wrong lanes
Your jet hurtling toward the ground
Your coke, your bottle
Or your cig
An ace of spades
Face down on the floor
A cancer
Tearing out your cells
It's your soul
Taking off
Life is risky
Fast, tiring
Death is gluttonous
Cruel, stupid
Death is hanging over you
At the slightest move
We sign
Life is paved with gold
As heavy as the abyss
Death is everywhere
In every ocean
Death is everywhere
And in all weather
Life is everywhere
It's your path
Life is everywhere
And in all weather
All is in all
But you're only a man
You play with fire
As soon as you step outside the frame
But you can't stay
With your head in the sand
No, you can't stay
Head in the sand
Life is risky
Fast, tiring
Death is gluttonous
Cruel, stupid
Death is hanging over you
At the slightest flutter of lashes
Life is paved with gold
As heavy as the abyss
So cherish your future
And take care of your style
Love is everywhere
It waits for you
On every street corner
It won't pass you by
The long way round
It grabs you
When you least expect it
Love is everywhere
And in all weather
Love is everywhere
It's your path
Did you like these lyrics?
SONG MEANING

“Chéris Ton Futur” is Barbara Carlotti’s playful yet sobering wake-up call. Line after line she points out how la mort can lurk anywhere: in a reckless selfie, a wrong-way driver or even a single cigarette. The images are vivid, almost cinematic, and they remind us that life races forward at break-neck speed while danger snaps at our heels. Still, amid the dark humor, Carlotti sprinkles gold: la vie est pavée d’or – life is paved with gold – if we recognize its value.

The chorus flips the mood from fatalistic to hopeful. Since death is always waiting, the singer urges us to cherish our future, polish our style and stay open to love. Love, like danger, hides on every street corner and can seize us when we least expect it. In short, the song is a stylish pep-talk: accept life’s risks, refuse to bury your head in the sand and, above all, celebrate the moments that remain.

Did you know?
In addition to reading lyric translations, you can now learn French with music and lyrics from your favorite artists.
Yes, including Chéris Ton Futur by Barbara Carlotti!
No more boring lessons. You can now learn with engaging and culturally relevant lyrics from the best artists.
LEARN FRENCH WITH CHÉRIS TON FUTUR BY BARBARA CARLOTTI
Learn French with music with 0 lyric translations from various artists including Barbara Carlotti
Get our free guide to learn French with music!
Unsubscribe any time.
Google
Learn French with lessons based on this song!
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
Apple and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.