Maman Lyrics in English Louane

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Maman by Louane from French to English.
Lovers go from bed to bed
In hotels, on parking lots
To escape all this melancholy
The heart of cities looks sickly
Bouts of blues, phone calls
Everything will start again in spring
Except the indelible loves
Dreams pile up in the subways
Skyscrapers look down on us
Like a bird behind bars
I'm not okay in my head, mom
I've lost the taste for partying, mom
Look how your daughter's turned out, mom
I can't find meaning in my quest, mom
At the hour when bars fill up
That same hour when hearts empty
Those nights when promises are woven
As fast as they vanish
Bouts of blues, phone calls
Everything will start again in spring
Except the indelible loves
Dreams pile up in the subways
Skyscrapers look down on us
Like a bird behind bars
I'm not okay in my head, mom
I've lost the taste for partying, mom
Look how your daughter's turned out, mom
I can't find meaning in my quest, mom
Outro
Look how your daughter's turned out, mom
I can't find meaning in my quest, mom
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SONG MEANING

Lonely lovers, buzzing city lights, and a daughter’s confessions: in “Maman,” Louane turns the late-night streets of Paris into a diary page. She watches couples hop from hotel rooms to parking lots, dreams pile up in overcrowded metros, and towering skyscrapers stare down like silent judges. Amid this urban restlessness, the singer feels caged “comme un oiseau sous les barreaux,” admitting she has lost the taste for celebration and can’t find the meaning of her quest.

The chorus becomes an intimate phone call: “J’suis pas bien dans ma tête, maman.” By speaking directly to her mother, Louane exposes her vulnerability and longing for guidance. “Maman” is both a snapshot of modern melancholy and a tender plea for reassurance, reminding us that even in the noisiest cities, the quiet need for understanding and unconditional love remains unshakeable.

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