Si T'étais Là Lyrics in English Louane

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Si T'étais Là by Louane from French to English.
Sometimes I think of you in cars
The worst is trips, it's adventure
A song brings a memory back to life
Unanswered questions, that's the worst
Do you hear me? Do you see me?
What would you say if you were here
Are these signs you're sending me
What would you do if you were here
I tell myself stories to fall asleep
To soothe my pain and to smile
I have imaginary conversations
With people who aren't on earth
Do you hear me? Do you see me?
What would you say if you were here
Are these signs you're sending me
What would you do if you were here
I don't care if they're afraid I won't hang on
I know you're there not far, even if it's crazy
Crazies are made to melt armor
To make people cry in cars
Do you hear me? Do you see me?
What would you say if you were here
Are these signs you're sending me
What would you do if you were here
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SONG MEANING

Louane’s “Si T’étais Là” paints the intimate portrait of someone grappling with loss while trying to keep their loved one close. Whenever she’s in a car, on a trip, or hears a familiar song, memories flood back and she can’t help but wonder: “Do you hear me? Do you see me? What would you say if you were here?” The lyrics reveal the aches of unanswered questions, the small moments that trigger nostalgia, and the imaginative conversations we create to soothe our hearts.

Yet the song isn’t only about sadness. It celebrates the quiet resilience of the grieving mind. Louane admits people may think she’s crazy, but she finds strength in believing her loved one is “not far,” using those comforting signs to push forward. The result is an emotional roller-coaster that melts our defenses and makes even the toughest listeners tear up in their cars. With gentle melodies and raw honesty, Louane reminds us how love can transcend absence and keep two worlds forever connected.

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