Tout Réparer Lyrics in English by Emmylou Homs

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Tout Réparer by Emmylou Homs from French to English.
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I've known sorrow, but not this pain
I'm so cold, emptiness grabs my soul
How do I live without your light, without your gentle touch
I've cried so much there's no tears left
You were my sun, my summer sky
From now on my questions will stay unanswered
And this grief won't let me rise again
But a small voice
Soothes my ache
'Lost, without hope'
Don't forget, it's your duty
You can fix it all
Will day follow night
I can't tell what's true or fake anymore
You can't guide me now, I'm lost
You were my star, my fresh start
How can I find the strength
You were everything, and now you're gone
I can fix it all
Slowly, softly
Yeah, it's real, I know it
I can fix it all
I don't look far ahead
That's asking way too much of me
But facing tomorrow
And taking one step
Do I have a choice I gotta move on
I need the sun
To unlock heaven's gates
I can fix it all
Day's here, but who cares
Now I know nothing will ever be like before
But I choose
To listen to that voice
And put everything back together
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renouveau — renewal

Renouveau translates to "renewal" or "revival". It's a beautiful and hopeful word that suggests a fresh start or a new beginning after a period of difficulty.

In the context of the song, the singer is grappling with immense loss and pain, stating, "Tu étais mon étoile, mon renouveau" (You were my star, my renewal). This highlights the profound impact the lost person had, not just as a guiding light but as a source of new life and hope. The word stands out as a beacon of potential recovery amidst the sorrow.

“Tout Réparer” is a heartfelt journey from raw heartbreak to quiet resilience. Emmylou Homs begins in total darkness, shivering in a soul-deep cold after losing the person who once lit up her world like a summer sun and a guiding star. The lyrics paint grief as a yawning void where tears have already run dry and questions echo without answers.

Yet, amid the silence, a petite voix whispers hope: “Tu peux tout réparer”—“You can fix everything.” That gentle reminder sparks the song’s turning point. Step by careful step, the singer chooses to face tomorrow, accept that nothing will ever be the same, and start mending her shattered heart. By the final chorus, dawn has broken; she decides to listen to that inner voice and rebuild. The message is clear and encouraging: even after the darkest night, we hold the power to heal ourselves, one brave move at a time.

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