Orangé (Nelly) Lyrics in English by Roméo Elvis

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Orangé (Nelly) by Roméo Elvis from French to English.
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Orange
The sky is orange
Leaves fall to the ground
Let's say they are put away
It makes me think of you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you
At the bottom of the pool
I let myself sink
The alligator takes a nap
Heavy are the days
It's true that I'm in pain
Yes, I hurt
We raise our heads so that the tears
Are dried by the sun
If I could manage my karma
I'll give you my schedule
Even the sky looks desolate
Orange
The sky is orange
Leaves fall to the ground
Let's say they are put away
It makes me think of you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you
Orange
The sky is orange
Leaves fall to the ground
Let's say they are put away
It makes me think of you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you
Time difference
The sky changes color
Above the clouds
In my head, the troubles
You pass through my thoughts
Memories pierce my heart
pierce the heart
pierce the heart
I write this song while you fly away
Compilation of your actions, I want to keep the highlights
Go through time like children
Orange
The sky is orange
Leaves fall to the ground
Let's say they are put away
It makes me think of you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you
Orange
The sky is orange
Leaves fall to the ground
Let's say they are put away
It makes me think of you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you
It makes me think of you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you
It makes me think of you
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orangé — orange-colored

Orangé literally means "orange-colored" or "orange". While it might seem like a simple color, its use here is quite evocative and central to the song's mood.

In the song, Roméo Elvis repeatedly mentions "Le ciel est orangé" (The sky is orange-colored). This sets a melancholic and reflective tone, often associated with sunsets or sunrises, symbolizing transition, an ending, or a new beginning. It's a key visual that anchors the emotional landscape of the lyrics.

Roméo Elvis's "Orangé (Nelly)" is a really introspective track, full of vivid imagery that pulls you into his thoughts. The song opens with the striking image of an "orangé" [orange] sky and falling leaves, which he says "me fait penser à toi" [makes me think of you]. It's a simple yet powerful way to show how everyday scenes can trigger deep personal reflections.

He talks about letting himself sink in a pool and how "pesante sont les journées" [heavy are the days], admitting, "C'est vrai que j'ai mal" [It's true that I hurt]. There's a sense of longing and a desire for things to be different, like when he wishes he could manage his karma. The lyrics also touch on distance and change, with "décalage horaire" [time difference] and the sky changing color, all while memories of this person continue to "trouent l'cœur" [pierce the heart]. He's writing this song as the person flies away, wanting to hold onto the "temps forts" [highlights] of their time together.

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