Toi Lyrics in English Slimane , Slimane

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Toi by Slimane from French to English.
These lyrics have verified word for word translations. Click any lyric word to see the translation and hear the pronunciation!
We give each other pleasure then we give each other pain
We flirt then we do each other dirty
I thought for two, nah, I was just thinking of myself
You lit me up just to leave me alone
How can you act like
We didn't know each other, we never promised a thing?
How do you do it? I just can't
When I close my eyes, yeah, you're the one I see
It's you I see, the others don't count
I'd like to let you go but I can't
It's you I see even in the dark
I'd like to let you go but it won't be tonight
Because it's you I see
Yeah, it's you I see
Why can't I forget?
Yeah, it's you I see
Some take off and never come back
Some feel guilty a few years later
I don't wish you bad, honestly, I don't know
I don't know who you are anymore, I don't know you that well
They told me to be careful
But I played deaf, f*ck, I'm so dumb
How do you do it? I can't
When I close my eyes, yeah, you're the one I see
It's you I see, the others don't count
I'd like to let you go but I can't
It's you I see even in the dark
I'd like to let you go but it won't be tonight
Because it's you I see
Yeah, it's you I see
Why can't I forget?
Yeah, it's you I see
Don't tell me you love me
If you're leaving anyway
Don't tell me it's the same
If you don't live the same
Don't tell me you love me
If you're leaving anyway
Don't tell me, no
It's you I see, the others don't count
I'd like to let you go but I can't
It's you I see even in the dark
I'd like to let you go but it won't be tonight
It's you I see, the others don't count
I'd like to let you go but I can't
It's you I see even in the dark
I'd like to let you go but it won't be tonight
Because it's you I see
Yeah, it's you I see
Why can't I forget?
Yeah, it's you I see
Lyrics and Translations Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lyrics © INDIFFERENCE PROD, Universal Music Publishing Group, PLAY TWO, Peermusic Publishing, GOHAN MUSIC
Did you like these lyrics?
SONG MEANING

Slimane’s “Toi” is a raw confession that turns a breakup into a cinematic tug-of-war between love and pride. One moment the couple is giving each other pleasure, the next they are tearing each other apart. The narrator admits his selfish mistakes, yet he cannot understand how the other person can walk away so casually. Each time he closes his eyes, it is still her that he sees, while the rest of the world fades into background noise.

At its core, the song captures the stubborn echo of an unfinished love story. The chorus repeats like an obsession: “C’est toi que je vois”“It’s you I see.” No matter how much he wants to let go, tonight is not the night. The track reminds listeners of that bittersweet space where the heart refuses to move on, blending remorse, longing, and a touch of self-irony into a stirring French pop ballad.

Did you know?
In addition to reading lyric translations, you can now learn French with music and lyrics from your favorite artists.
Yes, including Toi by Slimane!
No more boring lessons. You can now learn with engaging and culturally relevant lyrics from the best artists.
LEARN FRENCH WITH TOI BY SLIMANE
Learn French with music with 1991 lyric translations from various artists including Slimane
Get our free guide to learn French with music!
Join 57447 learners. Unsubscribe any time.
Sign up with Google
Sign up with Google
Learn French with lessons based on this song!
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
Apple and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.