Écoutez-moi Les Gavroches Lyrics in English Renaud

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Écoutez-moi Les Gavroches by Renaud from French to English.

For all the flowers of concrete

For all the kids of Paris

I composed this song

To light up their dark nights

For those who live on the asphalt

Who have never seen the grass

Who only know the mist

Who have only a gray sky for a ceiling

Listen to me, the Gavroches

You the children of the city

No, Paris is not that ugly

Don't think about the year 2000 anymore

Open your eyes full of innocence

To a Paris that still lives

And that will make your childhood

The most wonderful of backdrops

See further than the horizon

Time has not demolished everything

The streets are full of songs

The walls are not always gray

Listen to me, the Gavroches

You the children of the city

No, Paris is not that ugly

Don't think about the year 2000 anymore

Drag your lives in the alleys

In the old bistros, in the courtyards

And on the eternal cobblestones

That have not left the suburbs

Go breathe on the Butte

All the scents of the Commune

Memory of Paris that fights

And that sometimes cries under the Moon

Listen to me, the Gavroches

You the children of my city

You the children of the city

No, Paris is really not that ugly

No, Paris is not that ugly

Don't think about the year 2000 anymore

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SONG MEANING

In "Écoutez-moi Les Gavroches," Renaud delivers a heartfelt tribute to the children of Paris, urging them to embrace the beauty and vibrancy of their city despite its struggles and the harsh realities of urban life. The song paints a poignant picture of the challenges faced by the youth living in the concrete jungle, who may feel trapped under a gray sky and surrounded by a bleak environment. However, Renaud encourages these "Gavroches" to look beyond the surface, reminding them that Paris is not as ugly as it seems. He invites them to explore the hidden joys and rich history of their surroundings, from the lively streets to the nostalgic bistros, and to cherish their childhood experiences in a city that still holds magic and resilience. Through this song, Renaud instills a sense of hope and wonder, urging the next generation to appreciate the beauty that exists amidst the struggles.

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