L'étoile Lyrics in English by Céline Dion

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song L'étoile by Céline Dion from French to English.

Verse 1

Un soir sur le bord du chemin

One evening on the side of the road

Il y avait une étoile

There was a star

Je l'ai ramassée

I picked it up

Elle m'a souri au creux des mains

It smiled at me in the palm of my hands

Comme si c'était normal

As if it were normal

Je crois qu'elle m'attendait

I believe it was waiting for me

Chorus 1

Je l'ai prise avec moi

I took it with me

J'entends souvent sa voix

I often hear its voice

Tant que je peux je t'éclaire

As long as I can, I light you up

Ouvre les yeux

Open your eyes

Il y a tant de choses à faire

There are so many things to do

Puisque tout est éphémère

Since everything is ephemeral

On peut faire mieux

We can do better

Pas le moment de se taire

Not the time to be silent

La vie c'est gratuit, ça va sans dire

Life is free, it goes without saying

Tu devrais te resservir

You should help yourself again

Tant qu'on éclaire on espère

As long as we light up, we hope

Verse 2

L'étoile a si bien éclairé

The star has illuminated so well

Les pensées ténébreuses

The dark thoughts

Qui me ralentissaient

That slowed me down

L'étoile a si bien expliqué

The star explained so well

Que chaque minute est précieuse

That every minute is precious

Pas de temps pour les regrets

No time for regrets

Chorus 2

Et tant qu'elle sera là la la la

And as long as it is there la la la

Nous chanterons à vive voix

We will sing out loud

Tant que je peux je t'éclaire

As long as I can, I light you up

Ouvre les yeux

Open your eyes

Il y a tant de choses à faire

There are so many things to do

Puisque tout est éphémère

Since everything is ephemeral

On peut faire mieux

We can do better

Pas le moment de se taire

Not the time to be silent

La vie c'est gratuit, ça va sans dire

Life is free, it goes without saying

Tu devrais te resservir

You should help yourself again

Tant qu'on éclaire on espère

As long as we light up, we hope

Bridge

Si à mon tour je t'éclaire

If in turn I light you up

Ouvre les yeux

Open your eyes

Être ton étoile je sais faire

Being your star, I know how to do it

Nous créerons cette lumière

We will create this light

C'est contagieux

It's contagious

Tant qu'on éclaire on espère

As long as we light up, we hope

Chorus 3

Tant que je peux je t'éclaire

As long as I can, I light you up

Ouvre les yeux

Open your eyes

Il y a tant de choses à faire

There are so many things to do

Puisque tout est éphémère

Since everything is ephemeral

On peut faire mieux

We can do better

Pas le moment de se taire

Not the time to be silent

La vie c'est gratuit, ça va sans dire

Life is free, it goes without saying

Tu devrais te resservir

You should help yourself again

Tant qu'on éclaire on espère

As long as we light up, we hope

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In "L'étoile," Céline Dion conveys a powerful message about hope, connection, and the fleeting nature of life. The song begins with a metaphorical encounter with a star, symbolizing inspiration and guidance, which the narrator embraces and cherishes. This star serves as a reminder to open one's eyes to the beauty and opportunities around us, encouraging listeners to take action and make the most of every moment. Dion emphasizes the importance of illuminating the darkness in our lives and the lives of others, suggesting that as long as we share our light, we can foster hope and positivity. Ultimately, "L'étoile" is a celebration of life’s preciousness and the transformative power of love and support, urging us to live fully and without regrets.

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