La Vingtaine Lyrics in English by Mentissa

Vingtaine refers to the period of one's life when they are in their twenties. It's a specific and evocative term that captures a particular stage of life.

In the song, Mentissa repeatedly asks, "Comment on s'écrit quand on a la vingtaine?" (How do we write ourselves when we are in our twenties?). This word is central to the song's theme of self-discovery, uncertainty, and the challenges of navigating early adulthood, making it very relatable and memorable.

Have you ever felt like you're supposed to have it all figured out, but you barely know who you are? In "La vingtaine," which means "The Twenties," Belgian singer Mentissa perfectly captures this confusing time of life. She sings about the pressure to be carefree and go to parties, while at the same time feeling the weight of making life-defining choices. The song explores the feeling of being pulled in two directions: the need to "live my life to the fullest" and the pressure to "learn to be wise."

Throughout the song, Mentissa questions how to define herself when life is just beginning. She expresses a deep fear of making the wrong choices and looking back with regret. She even cynically describes choosing a future as finding "the best cage." The powerful chorus, "Faut qu'je vive encore" ("I still have to live"), becomes a desperate plea to experience life fully, despite all the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with being in your twenties.