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Sam Sauvage Lyrics in English Ne T’en Fais Pas Pour Elle

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Sam Sauvage by Ne T’en Fais Pas Pour Elle from French to English.
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You came alone tonight
You didn't know what to do
You stayed close to the bar
You got wrecked
Hunting for stares
All you found was your glass
Then you bumped into hope
On her bare back
No-no-no-no-no
You really shouldn't go there
No-no-no-no-no
Trust me, I know you
Then you danced all cheesy
Just to get yourself seen
Even the DJ's laughing
And you started to believe
When she looked at you
That the tale would be sweet
But you sized yourself up
Don't worry about her
You're not the man of her life
You'll just be the man of her night
Nothing's eternal now
It wasn't better, admit it
It was just different
You gotta live with the times
You'll see, you can learn
You thought life
Was like in the movies
From the seventies
Your parents lied to you
Everything's changed since
That didn't chill you
You kept acting
Believe me, it's not over
No-no-no-no-no
You shouldn't have gone
No-no-no-no-no
But you listened to nobody
Then you flapped your gums
Just to sit her down
There, by the side of the bar
And you started drinking
When she looked at you
You went for the sparks
But you sized yourself up
Don't worry about her
You're not the man of her life
You'll just be the man of her night
Nothing's eternal now
It wasn't better, admit it
It was just different
You gotta live with the times
You'll see, you can learn
Don't worry about her
You're not the man of her life
Not even the man of her night
Nothing's eternal now
It wasn't better before
It was just different
You gotta live with your time
Come on, come here, I'll teach you
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SONG MEANING

Sam Sauvage drops us straight into a neon-lit nightlife scene where a lonely partygoer tries to turn an ordinary evening into a cinematic love story. He drifts toward the bar, orders enough drinks to build courage, and starts performing cheesy dance moves that even make the DJ laugh. The moment a stunning stranger’s backless dress catches his eye, he convinces himself destiny has arrived. A teasing voice, almost like an older friend or his own conscience, interrupts with playful warnings: “Non, non, non… you are not her forever guy.” Every time hope flickers, the refrain knocks it back, reminding him he is more likely to be a one-night memory than a lifelong partner.

Beneath the club lights, the song pokes fun at outdated fairy-tale expectations and highlights how dating rules have shifted since the 70s movies our parents loved. Nothing is eternal anymore; everything is just different. Instead of mourning the past, the narrator nudges us to “live with the times” and learn the new rhythm of fleeting connections, spontaneous sparks, and short-lived romances. The result is a catchy, ironic anthem about accepting modern love’s impermanence while still daring to dance, laugh, and maybe fall for the thrill of the moment. It is both a wink and a wake-up call: enjoy the night, but do not confuse the glitter of club lights with a sunrise that lasts forever. 🎉

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