On Avance Lyrics in English TAL

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song On Avance by TAL from French to English.

We move forward

If I hear my elders judging, criticizing my generation

I think they forget a little too quickly

That the world is as they left it

But we are not all disillusioned

We just lack a bit of air, of landmarks

Anywhere, wherever we go

We walk on a fault line

We move forward in silence

Like all those who dare to make things happen

Without a flag and without heroes

We all long for an ideal

We move forward in silence

But the time will come when our heartfelt cries

We will know how to let them out

And we will choose our future

We don't want to change everything at once

Nor redo a revolution

A little more subtle than we think

We all have an island deep within us

And we put our dreams on hold there

And all our hopes while waiting

To finally be able to show everything we are

We move forward in silence

Like all those who dare to make things happen

Without a flag and without heroes

We all long for an ideal

We move forward in silence

But the time will come when our heartfelt cries

We will know how to let them out

And we will choose our future

I know there is still a long way to go

And that often our hearts despair

But beyond our fears, our angers

Will come the day of this new era

We move forward in silence

Like all those who dare to make things happen

Without a flag and without heroes

We all long for an ideal

We move forward in silence

But the time will come when our heartfelt cries

We will know how to let them out

And we will choose our future

We move forward in silence

Like all those who dare to make things happen

Without a flag and without heroes

We all long for an ideal

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SONG MEANING

“On Avance” by TAL is an anthem for a new generation that keeps moving forward even when the world feels shaky beneath their feet. In the lyrics, TAL responds to older voices who criticize today’s youth, reminding them that the current world is the one they inherited. She paints a picture of young people who may feel short on guidance and oxygen, yet they still carry quiet determination. They do not march with grand flags or famous heroes; instead, they push for change subtly, storing their big dreams on a hidden “island” inside until the right moment arrives.

The chorus is a promise: progress might be silent today, but one day their hearts will speak out loud and choose the future they want. TAL acknowledges frustration and fear, but she counters it with hope for a “new era” born from courage and unity. The song encourages listeners to believe in gradual yet powerful evolution rather than sudden revolutions. It is a motivational reminder that even if you feel overlooked, your quiet steps are still shaping tomorrow.

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TAL On Avance Lyrics