Cendres Lyrics in English by MPL
Cendres translates to "ashes". It's a poignant and evocative word that carries significant emotional weight, especially in the context of memory and loss.
In the song, the narrator mentions returning to where they wanted to put the ashes of a loved one ("Je retourne souvent où tu voulais qu'on mette tes cendres"). This word is central to the song's theme of remembrance and dealing with the aftermath of a profound relationship, making it both memorable and deeply meaningful.
Have you ever thought about writing a letter to your future self, or to someone you love, for a time when things might not be so good? That's exactly what MPL does in "Cendres" (Ashes). He's writing to his significant other, imagining a future where they might not be together anymore, or perhaps where they've lost the courage to express their love.
It's a really moving song where he admits he was "lâche à en devenir fou" (cowardly to the point of madness) when it came to saying sweet words. But he wants them to know that when they were by his side, "c'est comme si tout s'éclairait" (it was as if everything lit up), and they were probably the best thing that ever happened to him. He even says, "c'est un peu toi qui m'a fait" (it's a bit you who made me). The song revisits a special place where they wanted to scatter ashes, and he can almost hear their laughter there. It's a beautiful, bittersweet reflection on love, loss, and the lasting impact people have on us.
