Tu Es Mon Amour Lyrics in English by Benjamin Biolay

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Tu Es Mon Amour by Benjamin Biolay from French to English.
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You're my love or you're not
You're my love or you're not
If so, you must do everything, yes everything for me
If so, you must do everything, yes everything for me
We move forward or we don't
We take the lead or we don't
If, by chance, you play games with me
Change the locks and watch out
I'd like this stay in your arms
That your caresses don't stop
I'd like to count the days on your fingers
You're my love or you're not
We're lovers or we're not
We're lovers or we're not
And against the wind we'll support each other
In forty years, we'll remember it
You're my forever or you're not
You're this velvet so soft beneath my fingers
And this detour that never ends
Yes, this detour that never ends
I'd like this stay in your arms
That your caresses don't stop
I'd like to count the days on your fingers
Or you're my love or you're not
But, you're silent, you don't reply
You're mischievous and very sure of yourself
You're my love or you're not
You're my love or you're not
You're my love or you're not
You're my love or you're not
You're my love or you're not
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mutinemischievous / rebellious

Mutine translates to "mischievous" or "rebellious." It's a less common adjective that adds a layer of intrigue to the song's narrative.

In the context of the song, the singer describes his beloved as "mutine et bien sûre de toi" (mischievous and very sure of herself). This word suggests a playful defiance and an independent spirit, making the object of his affection more complex and captivating than a simple declaration of love might imply.

This song, "Tu Es Mon Amour" by Benjamin Biolay, is a really direct and passionate declaration about love and commitment. The singer is laying it all out, asking, "Tu es mon amour ou tu ne l'es pas" [You are my love or you are not]. There's no room for guessing here; if she is his love, then she needs to go "tout, oui tout pour moi" [all, yes all for me]. It's a bold challenge, pushing for a clear answer and full dedication.

He's not just asking for love, but for a future together. He talks about moving forward, taking the lead, and even a bit of a warning: "Si, d'aventure, tu te joues de moi / Change les serrures et prends garde à toi" [If, by chance, you play with me / Change the locks and beware]. It's a dramatic way of saying he's all in, and he expects the same. He dreams of their time together, wishing "que ce séjour dans tes bras / Que tes caresses ne s'arrêtent pas" [that this stay in your arms / That your caresses do not stop], and even imagining counting the days on her fingers. He wants a love that will last, remembering it "Dans quarante ans" [In forty years], but also acknowledges her silence, noting "Mais, tu es muette, tu ne réponds pas" [But, you are mute, you do not answer]. It leaves you wondering what her reply will be!

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