J'ai Besoin De La Lune Lyrics in English Manu Chao

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song J'ai Besoin De La Lune by Manu Chao from French to English.
I need the moon
To talk to it at night
I need the sun
To warm my life
I need the sea
To look far off
I need you so much
Right by my side
I need the moon
To see the day come
Need the sun so much
To call it night
I need the sea
Right by my side
I need you so much
To save my life
I need my father
To know where I'm from
Need my mother so much
To show the way
I need the subway
To go have a drink
Need to forget so much
Need prayers so much
I need the moon
To talk to it at night
I need the moon
To talk to it at night
Need the sun so much
To warm my life
I need the sea
To look far off
I need you so much
Right by my side
I need the earth
To know hell
Need a little spot so much
To piss in the morning
I need love so much
Need it every day so much
I need you so much
Right by my side
I've dreamed so much of a day
To walk under the moon
I've dreamed so much of an evening
In the sun of your nights
I've dreamed so much of a life
Of sleeping this morning
I need the moon
To talk to it at night
I need the moon
To talk to it at night
No need for death
To laugh at my fate
I need the moon
To talk to it at night
No need for death
To laugh at my fate
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SONG MEANING

Manu Chao turns a simple list of “I need…” into a poetic treasure hunt for life’s essentials. In this laid-back ballad, he stacks one desire on top of another, from the cosmic (the moon to whisper to at night, the sun to warm his days) to the earthly (a corner to use in the morning, the subway to grab a drink). Each line feels like a postcard from his heart, reminding us that our cravings for nature, family, and adventure all boil down to one big wish: having someone we love right beside us.

The song is a playful inventory of existence, but it hides a tender message. By repeating “J’ai tant besoin de toi” (“I so need you”), Manu Chao slips past material wants to reveal the real lifeline—human connection. He can dream under the moon, gaze across the sea, even laugh at destiny without fearing death, as long as that special “you” stays close. It is a warm, wandering anthem that teaches learners new French phrases while celebrating the universal truth that love ties every need together.

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