Desperado Lyrics in English Kendji Girac

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Desperado by Kendji Girac from French to English.
Ra-ka-ta-ka-ta
Intro
You, are you miss or ma'am
You seem nice, tell me
What's your plan
Ra-ka-ta-ka-ta
You, are you miss or ma'am
Follow me for life
And I'll call you my wife
Oh my
Let me introduce my love
She's my darling
She's the only one who backs me
Zyla, green eyes and golden hair
For her, I've got courage
Like a toreador
Ley-la-ley-ley-la
Life's beautiful when you're here
Ley-la-ley-ley-la
Life's beautiful in your arms
Love waiting
You and me
We love each other like teens
Love waiting
Play the guitar like Desperado
Ra-ka-ta-ka-ta
You, are you miss or ma'am
You seem nice, tell me
What's your plan
Ra-ka-ta-ka-ta
You, are you miss or ma'am
Follow me for life
And I'll call you my wife
She knows I'm in love
And cuddling all night
Too sweet, a bit cheeky
Kisses in the car
I guess we've found each other
The two of us are pure heat
I just keep innovating
In my arms, my love
One, two, three
Love waiting
You and me
We love each other like teens
Love waiting
Play the guitar like Desperado
Play, play, now play the guitar
Dance, dance, dance with my guitar
Play, play, now play the guitar
Dance, dance, dance with my guitar
Love waiting
You and me
We love each other like teens
Love waiting
Play the guitar like Desperado
Play, play, now play the guitar
Dance, dance, dance with my guitar
Play, play, now play the guitar
Dance, dance, dance with my guitar
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SONG MEANING

Desperado is Kendji Girac’s sun-soaked invitation to fall head-over-heels in love while the guitar keeps the rhythm blazing. Slipping effortlessly between French and Spanish, he spots a captivating stranger (« Mademoiselle ou madame ? ») and turns on the charm: Follow me for life and I’ll call you my wife. With playful chants of “Ra-ka-ta-ka-ta,” he paints himself as a brave toreador and carefree desperado, ready to serenade her under the stars. The chorus, “Amor esperando, on s’aime comme des ados,” celebrates a romance that feels as fresh and daring as teenage love, bursting with whispered kisses, late-night cuddles, and fearless declarations.

Behind the flirty words lies a simple message: love is an adventure meant to be danced, sung, and lived out loud. The Spanish guitar urges everyone to toca (play) and baila (dance), reminding us that passion thrives on spontaneity and shared rhythm. Whether you’re learning French, Spanish, or just vibing with the music, Desperado invites you to grab your partner, spin into the night, and let every strum of the guitarra spark a little more calor in your heart.

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