Ceux Qu'on Était Lyrics in English Pierre Garnier

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Ceux Qu'on Était by Pierre Garnier from French to English.

I know what you're gonna say

That it's not because of me

But you're ready to leave

And everything's already packed

There's nothing left but my stuff

I'm not gonna hold you back

I've already done it too many times

And as a final memory

I don't want that one

Not the one where you walk away

I'd like to keep the best of who we were

And I know you'll look elsewhere

For a bit of what I didn't give you

I'm gonna keep the best of who we were

And it's okay if you go look

For a bit of what I didn't give you, didn't give you

If we had to start over

I think I wouldn't change a thing

I loved everything about us

Even when it wasn't going well

You had gold in your hands

I'd like to keep the best of who we were

And I know you'll look elsewhere

For a bit of what I didn't give you

I'm gonna keep the best of who we were

And it's okay if you go look

For a bit of what I didn't give you

We look at each other

Maybe for the last time

And without talking

It's like a final goodbye

I'd like to keep the best of who we were

And I know you'll look elsewhere

For a bit of what I didn't give you

I'm gonna keep the best of who we were

And it's okay if you go look

For a bit of what I didn't give you, didn't give you

Outro

The best of who we were

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SONG MEANING

“Ceux Qu’on Était” is a bittersweet goodbye wrapped in gentle pop melodies. Pierre Garnier sings from the moment a couple stands among half-packed suitcases, knowing the relationship has reached its end. Instead of blaming or begging, he decides to focus on the golden moments they shared. The refrain “je vais garder le meilleur” – “I’ll keep the best” – turns the song into a celebration of memories rather than a lament over what is lost.

Garnier’s message is surprisingly uplifting: love can finish without erasing its beauty. He admits he could not give everything his partner needed, and he accepts that she may find those missing pieces elsewhere. Yet he treasures every laugh, every spark, every lesson they lived together. With clear lyrics and a reflective tone, the track teaches us how to let go gracefully, keeping our hearts open for what comes next.

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Pierre Garnier Ceux Qu'on Était Lyrics