Qui On Est Lyrics in English M. Pokora

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Qui On Est by M. Pokora from French to English.
We all have things we don't have
A family, friends, clothes, or an apartment
We do all we can, all we must
But sometimes life keeps us from seeing
Sure, we're each born with our luck
But some will find luck along the way
It's in the rain that we learn best to dance
We rise higher when we come back from afar
What we live, what we want, what we see
It's the same thing, I think
What we flee, what we say, our fights
We're the same, I think
Hey
Come on, let's love who we are
Come on, let's love what we have
No need to go fast
We avoid happiness
Even though it was there
Come on, let's love who we are
Come on, let's love what we have
A hand on our shoulder
When happiness brushes past us
It means it was really there
We want everything we don't have
Long hair, a house, or a pretty brunette on one's arm
Even the one who has it all can always want more
Forgetting that being happy is like playing Russian roulette
Of course we lose a bit of our innocence
When fate hits us without warning
We just need to arm ourselves with patience
To finally see the good days come back
Sometimes when we have no voice left
It may be time to listen to ourselves
That's when love lays down its law
When we find someone to be by our side
Hey
Come on, let's love who we are
Come on, let's love what we have
No need to go fast
We avoid happiness
Even though it was there
Come on, let's love who we are
Come on, let's love what we have
A hand on our shoulder
When happiness brushes past us
It means it was really there
Come on, let's love who we are
Come on, let's love what we have
No need to go fast
We avoid happiness
Even though it was there
Come on, let's love who we are
Come on, let's love what we have
A hand on our shoulder
When happiness brushes past us
It means it was really there
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SONG MEANING

“Qui On Est” by M. Pokora is a feel-good pep talk set to a catchy pop beat. In the verses, the French star lists the things people often crave—flashy clothes, perfect hair, a fancy apartment—then reminds us that life can snatch opportunities away just as quickly. Still, every setback becomes a dance lesson in the rain; each detour can send us even higher. The chorus is an irresistible invitation: “Viens, on aime qui on est” (Come on, let’s love who we are). Instead of sprinting after an ever-moving finish line, Pokora urges listeners to slow down, notice the hand on their shoulder, and realize happiness was already standing next to them all along.

The song’s core message is simple yet powerful: appreciate what you have, celebrate who you are, and trust that better days will follow patience and self-love. Whether you’re missing family, fortune, or confidence, Pokora insists that everyone shares the same hopes, fears, and battles. By embracing our common humanity—and our own imperfections—we find the true jackpot life offers: genuine connection and everyday joy.

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