Danser Lyrics in English by Loïc Nottet

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Danser by Loïc Nottet from French to English.

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I see in the locker room to dance alone

Before they see me, they laced me

I see you dreaming of dance, sweating and ending up in a trance

Without embarrassment bleeding the prosecution, trying my luck

The big ones said to me all the time, 'like us, not often dreaming'

Immerse yourself normally, do not have otherwise

Leaves hope for children, no longer try your time

And learn the lesson, my big one, think of no money

So I never let go, let go

To get used to it, I never left them

Without resentful, let us waltz

At the risk of displeasing

So, I have often tried, tried

For the dream, I will never leave it

To yours, I raise it, healthy

And look at me

To dance

You can insult me and even bang me

If it consoles you, I will let me damage me

Even if you know that we are all staged comedians

I feel frustrated, you send my pride

If it reassures you, you can play it

Even if you know we try to lure ourselves

To please patrons

Do you remember the day you told me?

I remember the night I spent, thank you

Since then, victim of insomnia, I have implored forgetfulness

Your words are registered, engraved and sake me in desire

Well struggled to see, believe in yourself, freaks out

To assume what we think is sometimes risky

We never could say anything without playing the accused

They love to condemn you, if they jealous to the point of envy

So I never let go, let go

To get used to it, I never left them

Without resentful, let us waltz

And look at me

To dance

You can insult me and even bang me

If it consoles you, I will let me damage me

Even if you know that we are all staged comedians

I feel frustrated, you send my pride

If it reassures you, you can play it

Even if you know we are trying

To lure yourself to please patrons

You bleed because in you, you hope the same

You would like to dry your tears without their hatred

So you try to feel anyway

You play their role, you are the urban trend

So I never let go, let go

To get used to it, I never left them

Without resentful, let us waltz

At the risk of displeasing

So, I have often tried, tried

For the dream, I will never leave it

At yours I raise it, healthy

And look at me

To dance

You can insult me and even bang me

If it consoles you, I will let me damage me

Even if you know that we are all staged comedians

I feel frustrated, you send my pride

If it reassures you, you can play it

Even if you know we try to lure ourselves

To please patrons

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mécènes — patrons of the arts / sponsors

Mécènes translates to "patrons of the arts" or "sponsors." It's a less common word in everyday French, making it stand out.

In the context of the song, Loïc Nottet uses it to critique the pressure artists face to conform for approval and financial support. He sings about trying "d'se leurrer pour plaire aux mécènes" (to delude ourselves to please the patrons), highlighting the struggle between artistic integrity and commercial demands. This word adds a layer of social commentary to the lyrics.

Have you ever felt like you had to hide your true self to avoid judgment? Loïc Nottet's "Danser" [To Dance] is all about that struggle and the ultimate triumph of staying true to yourself.

He starts by remembering dancing alone in the changing room, "Avant qu'ils ne me voient, qu'ils ne me lacèrent" [Before they see me, before they tear me apart]. It's a powerful image of vulnerability and the fear of being hurt. He talks about sweating and going into a trance, bleeding on the floor, just trying to take his chance. But then he remembers the adults telling him to be normal, to not dream too much, because "songer n'donne pas d'argent" [dreaming doesn't give you money]. Despite all that, he never gave up. He tells us, "Pour le rêve, jamais, je n'te laisserai" [For the dream, I will never leave you]. It's a defiant anthem to pursuing your passions, even when others try to bring you down. He's basically saying, 'Go ahead, insult me, hit me, if it makes you feel better, but watch me dance!'

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