Doucement Lyrics in English Zaho

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Doucement by Zaho from French to English.

I prefer to take it slow

My heart is a test

You want to skip steps

I prefer to take it slow

Because my heart is a wreck

That has already shipwrecked

I lied to myself all this time

I experienced the drama elsewhere

I won't do the same with you

Because my pain is blood red

I prefer the burning fire

Than a spark with you

I will be honest with you

Don't promise me the stars

Or weekends in paradise

No, life isn't like that

If there's good weather in your heart

Make me laugh until morning

Catch the tears of my nights

One day I will tell you I love you

But if you love me, you'll wait for it

I will heal from my illness

Yes, love is an illness

There's a smell of distrust

Like a taste of sentiment

I prefer to take it slow

My heart is a test

You want to skip steps

I prefer to take it slow

Because my heart is a wreck

That has already shipwrecked

I lied to myself all this time

I experienced the drama elsewhere

I won't do the same with you

Because my pain is blood red

I prefer the burning fire

Than a spark with you

Slow down, you're going too fast

My feelings adrift

If my past paralyzes me

I know only you will make the difference

I've crossed names off my list

Others before you hurt me

My heart under anesthesia

You'll have to give me time

No, I don't want to now

Believe in it again, I'm trying

But let me heal

I don't want you to be my bandage

I prefer to take it slow

My heart is a test

You want to skip steps

I prefer to take it slow

Because my heart is a wreck

That has already shipwrecked

I lied to myself all this time

I experienced the drama elsewhere

I won't do the same with you

Because my pain is blood red

I prefer the burning fire

Than a spark with you

Outro

I prefer to take it slow

Because my pain is blood red

I prefer to take it slow

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SONG MEANING

“Doucement” finds Algerian singer Zaho opening the door to love, but only just a crack. With vivid images of shipwrecks, burning fires and starry promises, she tells a would-be lover, “Slow down.” Her heart has been battered by past storms, so every new step feels like an obstacle course. Rather than leap straight into grand declarations, she prefers a careful pace, choosing a steady flame over a fleeting spark and honesty over fairy-tale weekends in paradise.

The song is a gentle manifesto of self-protection and patience. Zaho admits that love can feel like a sickness, yet she believes the right person can help her heal - if they give her time. She wants laughter at sunrise, not quick fixes or band-aid affection. In return, she promises that the long wait will be worth it: when she finally says “I love you,” the words will carry the weight of true recovery and lasting devotion.

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Zaho Doucement Lyrics