Pupille Lyrics in English Madame Monsieur

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Pupille by Madame Monsieur from French to English.

You did nothing, you're beautiful

You're already big

You didn't ask for anything

But here you are

One morning, you show up

Between her arms

She didn't ask for anything

But here you are

Guess you just got unlucky

Of course she freaked out

But she'll have to be forgiven

For leaving her baby

In other hands

For other days

With people around

Maybe a little more luck

Maybe a little more love

The millions of questions

You'll ask yourself

But it's not because of her

Nor because of you

You, your name's Ward

And you'll grow up

Look how you shine

For lots of reasons

You'll resent her

It's not her fault

Nor because of you

You, your name's Ward

And you'll build

You'll build your own family

You'll ride your bike just fine

You'll speak Chinese

You'll get tons of presents

At Christmas and all that

Maybe you'll be Keeper of the Seals

You'll get married

What a pretty picture

When she thinks of you

She must've changed

Life went on

Has she forgiven herself

For leaving her baby

In other hands

For other days

With people around

For a little more luck

For a little more love

The millions of questions

You'll ask yourself

But it's not because of her

Nor because of you

You, your name's Ward

And you'll grow up

Look how you shine

For lots of reasons

You'll resent her

It's not her fault

Nor because of you

You, your name's Ward

And you'll build

You'll build your own family

Your own family

The millions of questions

You'll ask yourself

It's not her fault

Nor because of you

You, your name's Ward

And you'll grow up

Look how you shine

Already

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SONG MEANING

“Pupille” paints the tender moment when a newborn, innocent and full of promise, is placed for adoption. The narrator speaks directly to the baby, reassuring the child that none of this is your fault and none of it is hers either. The word pupille means both “pupil” and “ward,” hinting at a future shaped by new guardians. Madame Monsieur imagine all the dazzling possibilities ahead—learning Chinese, riding a bike, maybe even becoming a government minister—while acknowledging the mother’s fear, guilt, and hope that her choice will offer “a little more chance, a little more love.”

Behind the gentle melody lies a powerful message: life begins with unanswered questions, yet it is filled with limitless potential. By repeating “Regarde comme tu brilles” (“Look how you shine”), the song celebrates resilience and the idea that our origins do not define our destiny. It is a compassionate tribute to every child who starts life in someone else’s arms and to every parent who makes a heartbreaking decision in the name of love.

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Madame Monsieur Pupille Lyrics