Francis Lyrics in English Coeur De Pirate

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Francis by Coeur De Pirate from French to English.

Francis, you have so much to say

But it all stays locked up

And when you don't know what else to say

You start crying

But your audience doesn't see that

You make them dream

While you watch them

Francis, the words stay really stuck

In front of that girl who wants

Nothing more than to be loved

But you don't know how to go about it

Your throat tightens, and your heart

Beats even harder

While your eyes are on her

But I

I won't forget you

And I'm counting on you

To help out

Those who feel for you

What you write in those songs for her

Francis, I'm leaving

Soon and I'm thinking really really hard about you

While my fingers on the piano

Play everything I owe you

And remember that you can

Have the world at your feet

If you don't let yourself get knocked down

By those who leave you aside

And I won't forget you

And I'm counting on you

To help out

Those who feel for you

What you write in those songs for her

But I won't forget you

And I'm counting on you

To help out

Those who feel for you

What you write in those songs for her

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abattre — to bring down / to defeat / to discourage

Abattre is a versatile verb meaning 'to bring down', 'to defeat', or 'to discourage'. It's a powerful word that goes beyond simple actions, often implying a significant emotional or physical impact.

In the song, the lyric "Si tu ne te laisses pas abattre" means "If you don't let yourself be brought down/discouraged." It's a message of resilience, urging Francis not to let others defeat his spirit, making it a deeply meaningful and encouraging word in the context of the song.

Francis is a heartfelt pep-talk wrapped in a lullaby. The narrator speaks to a sensitive musician who hides oceans of emotion behind stage lights. While the crowd only sees his power to make them dream, Francis secretly battles stage fright and tongue-tied shyness, especially in front of a girl he longs to love. The song pulls back the curtain on those private tears, reminding him that his fragile heart is actually his superpower.

Far from scolding him, the singer offers unwavering support: “I won’t forget you, and I’m counting on you.” She urges Francis to turn his vulnerability into a lifeline for others who feel the same. If he can trust his own words and music, the world can be at his feet. In just a few verses, Coeur de Pirate celebrates the quiet heroes who feel everything deeply, proving that true strength often sounds like a trembling voice backed by a piano.

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Coeur De Pirate Francis Lyrics