Je Reste Lyrics in English Ouidad

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Je Reste by Ouidad from French to English.
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I don't even remember what we said
Nor what we were doing that day
But from the moment you left
I knew you'd be everywhere
In the tiniest memories of home
I find a bit of you again
I see us dancing with the family
Singing Fairuz songs
I saw flowers sprout this morning
I figure it's you sending me some colour
To make it easier
Waiting in this hallway
Where the sun's pitch black
It's not true that time heals
It'll always hurt even if I smile
I don't think that under the downpour
We can hide, hide the sadness
It's not true that time heals
But if I have to wait here
I'll do everything so you still feel
My love while you sleep
I'll stay
But I'll stay
Watching the sky
Your name on my lips
I remember, you said Princess
But the crown fit you better
So much love in each of your gestures
Even when your hands braided my hair
And when I lose myself
I'll make a stop
Looking at your old photos
Where you're among the stars
Angels have never been so beautiful
I saw flowers sprout this morning
I figure it's you sending me some colour
To make it easier
Waiting in this hallway
Where the sun's pitch black
It's not true that time heals
It'll always hurt even if I smile
I don't think that under the downpour
We can hide, hide the sadness
It's crazy to think time heals
But if I have to wait here
I'll do everything so you still feel
My love while you sleep
I'll stay
But I'll stay
Watching the sky
Your name on my lips
Outro
But I'll stay
Watching the sky
I'll do everything so you still feel
My love while you sleep
I'll stay
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SONG MEANING

Je Reste is a heartfelt letter to a loved one who has passed away. Ouidad paints vivid scenes of shared dances, Fairuz sing-alongs and the gentle act of braiding hair, all of which now replay in her memory like cherished home movies. Each new flower that blooms feels like a secret message from the other side, colouring the gray corridor of grief where “the sun is all black.” The singer openly admits that “time doesn’t heal,” yet she refuses to let the bond fade; instead she chooses to stay—watching the sky, whispering the person’s name, and sending love that she hopes can still be felt “while you sleep among the stars.”

Though the lyrics are soaked in sadness, the song is ultimately about enduring connection and quiet resilience. By holding on to small rituals and bright memories, Ouidad transforms loss into an ongoing conversation with the departed. The message to listeners is clear: grief may never fully disappear, but love can keep shining, turning even the darkest waiting room into a place where flowers grow.

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