Harley Davidson Lyrics in English by Brigitte Bardot
Engin is a versatile French word that can refer to a machine, engine, or even a contraption. It's a bit more evocative and less common than simply saying "moto" (motorcycle).
In "Harley Davidson," Brigitte Bardot sings, "Je tiens bien moins à la vie qu'à mon terrible engin" (I care much less about life than about my terrible machine). Here, "engin" clearly refers to her Harley Davidson, emphasizing its power and her passionate, almost dangerous, attachment to it. It adds a touch of rebellious charm to the lyrics.
Brigitte Bardot's "Harley Davidson" is all about the thrill of the open road and the ultimate freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle. She declares, "Je n'ai besoin de personne en Harley Davidson" (I don't need anyone on my Harley Davidson), making it clear that this is her escape, her personal adventure. When she hits the starter, she feels like she's leaving the earth, even saying, "J'irai p't'être au paradis mais dans un train d'enfer" (Maybe I'll go to heaven, but in a hell of a ride) – talk about a wild spirit!
This song really captures a sense of reckless abandon and living for the moment. She's going over a hundred miles an hour, feeling "à feu et à sang" (on fire and in my blood), and doesn't care if she dies with the wind in her hair. She even says she cares less about life than about her "terrible engin" (terrible machine)! It's a fun, rebellious anthem for anyone who's ever felt that rush of pure, unadulterated freedom.
