Savoir Aimer Lyrics in English by Florent Pagny

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Verse 1

Savoir sourire

Knowing how to smile

À une inconnue qui passe

To a passing stranger

N'en garder aucune trace

Leaving no trace

Sinon celle du plaisir

Except for the pleasure

Savoir aimer

Knowing how to love

Sans rien attendre en retour

Without expecting anything in return

Ni égard, ni grand amour

Neither regard nor great love

Pas même l'espoir d'être aimé

Not even the hope of being loved

Chorus 1

Mais savoir donner

But knowing how to give

Donner sans reprendre

Giving without taking back

Ne rien faire qu'apprendre

Doing nothing but learning

Apprendre à aimer

Learning to love

Aimer sans attendre

Loving without expecting

Et aimer à tout prendre

And loving, taking it all

Apprendre à sourire

Learning to smile

Rien que pour le geste

Just for the gesture

Sans vouloir le reste

Without wanting the rest

Et apprendre à vivre

And learning to live

Et s'en aller

And walking away

Verse 2

Savoir attendre

Knowing how to wait

Goûter à ce plein bonheur

Tasting this complete happiness

Qu'on vous donne, comme par erreur

That you're given, as if by mistake

Tant on ne l'attendait plus

So much you'd stopped expecting it

Se voir y croire

Seeing yourself believe in it

Pour tromper la peur du vide

To fool the fear of emptiness

Ancrée comme autant de rides

Anchored like so many wrinkles

Qui ternissent les miroirs

That tarnish the mirrors

Chorus 2

Savoir donner

Knowing how to give

Donner sans reprendre

Giving without taking back

Ne rien faire qu'apprendre

Doing nothing but learning

Apprendre à aimer

Learning to love

Aimer sans attendre

Loving without expecting

Et aimer à tout prendre

And loving, taking it all

Apprendre à sourire

Learning to smile

Rien que pour le geste

Just for the gesture

Sans vouloir le reste

Without wanting the rest

Et apprendre à vivre

And learning to live

Et s'en aller

And walking away

Verse 3

Savoir souffrir

Knowing how to suffer

En silence, sans murmure

In silence, without a whisper

Ni défense ni armure

Neither defense nor armor

Souffrir à vouloir mourir

Suffering to the point of wanting to die

Se relever

Getting back up

Comme on renaît de ses cendres

Like being reborn from your ashes

Avec tant d'amour à revendre

With so much love to spare

Qu'on tire un trait sur le passé

That you draw a line under the past

Chorus 3

Mais savoir donner

But knowing how to give

Donner sans reprendre

Giving without taking back

Ne rien faire qu'apprendre

Doing nothing but learning

Apprendre à aimer

Learning to love

Aimer sans attendre

Loving without expecting

Et aimer à tout prendre

And loving, taking it all

Apprendre à sourire

Learning to smile

Rien que pour le geste

Just for the gesture

Sans vouloir le reste

Without wanting the rest

Et apprendre à vivre

And learning to live

Et s'en aller

And walking away

Bridge 1

Apprendre à rêver

Learning to dream

À rêver pour deux

Dreaming for two

Rien qu'en fermant les yeux

Just by closing your eyes

Bridge 2

Et savoir donner

And knowing how to give

Donner sans rature

Giving without second thoughts

Ni demi-mesure

No half-measures

Apprendre à rester

Learning to stay

Outro

Vouloir jusqu'au bout

Wanting it 'til the end

Rester malgré tout

Staying in spite of it all

Apprendre à aimer

Learning to love

S'en aller

To walk away

Et s'en aller

And walking away

Et s'en aller

And walking away

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"Savoir Aimer" by Florent Pagny is a poignant song that delves into the complexities of love and life. The lyrics speak of the importance of being able to smile at a stranger, to love without expecting anything in return, and to give selflessly. The song emphasizes the value of learning to love, to smile, to suffer in silence, and to dream together. It encourages listeners to embrace the full spectrum of emotions, to let go of the past, and to ultimately learn to love and let go. Through its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody, "Savoir Aimer" serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty and challenges of love and life.

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Florent Pagny Savoir Aimer Lyrics