Petit À Petit Lyrics in English Arcadian

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Petit À Petit by Arcadian from French to English.

Just a brat, one kid too many

Just a kid among thousands of crazies

He's not ugly, no, but not handsome either

Not easy to build his nest, his place

Just three apples high, half a man

Looking for a heart as big as the sun

Just a little love, all in all

A voice to whisper in his ear

Kid, you'll see, if you believe in yourself little by little

Kid, you'll see, you'll grow

Kid, you'll see, if you believe in yourself little by little

Kid, you'll see, you'll love yourself

Kid, you know, so often words

Resonate way louder than blows

It's never too late nor too early

To string your dreams together

If I could say in secret

To the kid I was back then

Who wanted everything in a rush

But never loved himself enough

Kid, you'll see, if you believe in yourself little by little

Kid, you'll see, you'll grow

Kid, you'll see, if you believe in yourself little by little

Kid, you'll see, you'll love yourself

Little by little

Little by little you'll be able to sing soon

Little by little you'll know how to find the words

Little by little you'll be able to sing soon

Little by little you'll know how to find the words

Kid, you'll see, if you believe in yourself little by little

Kid, you'll see, you'll grow

Kid, you'll see, if you believe in yourself little by little

Kid, you'll see, you'll love yourself

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Antoine Barrau, Nino Vella

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mioche — kid / brat

Mioche is a French slang term for a child, often with a slightly informal or even derogatory connotation, similar to "kid" or "brat" in English.

In the song, it's used to describe a young boy, emphasizing his smallness and perhaps his insignificance in the grand scheme of things ("C'est qu'un mioche, un môme de trop"). It's an interesting word because it's not as common as 'enfant' and adds a touch of colloquial realism to the lyrics.

Arcadian’s “Petit À Petit” feels like a sunlit pep talk wrapped in pop harmonies. It follows an ordinary kid - “haut comme trois pommes” - who is neither ugly nor stunning, just lost among a crowd of loud dreamers. The chorus acts as his inner cheerleader, whispering that with a pinch of faith he will grow, shine, and learn to love himself little by little. Every “petit, tu verras” rolls like a gentle drumbeat, turning the song into an anthem for anyone who has ever felt small.

More than a coming-of-age snapshot, the lyrics highlight the power of kind words over harsh blows and the magic of stitching dreams together one step at a time. By addressing his younger self, the singer proves that we can all rewrite our story: start where we are, trust the slow process, and soon we will find the right words - and the courage - to sing them out loud. It is a reminder to be patient, hopeful, and gentle with the child inside while you grow, petit à petit.

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Arcadian Petit À Petit Lyrics