LEARN LYRICS

Soyeuses translates to "silky" and is used to describe the texture of the angels' invisible wings in the song.

It's a beautiful and evocative adjective that adds a touch of softness and mystery to the imagery of angels. While not extremely rare, its specific use here to describe invisible wings makes it particularly memorable and unique to the song's theme.

Have you ever met someone so special they seemed like an angel? In her gentle song "Un Ange," which means "An Angel," Carla Bruni explores this very idea. She sings about how these angelic people can appear in our lives at just the right moment, whether on a lucky day or during a difficult time, offering comfort and protection.

The song, however, reveals a very human problem. When we find someone so wonderful, we can't help but want to possess them, to keep them close and never let them go. Bruni warns us to be careful with every new person we meet, because angels look just like everyone else—their wings are invisible. The final, bittersweet warning is to be careful not to fall in love, perhaps because loving something so pure and free can lead to the pain of wanting to hold on too tightly.

Carla Bruni-Sarközy de Nagy-Bocsa, born in Turin, Italy on December 23, 1967, is a renowned Italian-French singer, songwriter, and former top fashion model. Having moved to France at the age of seven, she began her career in modeling in the late 1980s, working with iconic fashion houses like Dior, Chanel, and Versace before fully dedicating herself to music in 1997.

Bruni made a striking debut in music with her 2003 album Quelqu'un m'a dit, which became a major hit in France and introduced her distinctive chanson style to international audiences. Over the years, she has released several acclaimed albums, including No Promises and Comme si de rien n'était, combining heartfelt songwriting with her signature elegant vocals. Beyond music, Carla Bruni served as the First Lady of France from 2008 to 2012 after marrying President Nicolas Sarkozy, blending her artistic talent with a role on the global stage. Today, she continues to enchant fans with her music while occasionally returning to her modeling roots.