Bel Ami! Lyrics in English Willi Forst

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Bel Ami! by Willi Forst from German to English.
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A little song goes from mouth to mouth
It is popular, and that has its reason
Because it sings about the favorite of many ladies
Who for his sake fell out of line
God Amor himself composed it
Dedicated it to the beautiful women
And because it sounds enchanting and sweet
It is sung all over Paris
You have luck with the women, Bel Ami!
So much luck with the women, Bel Ami!
You're not handsome, but charming
You're not smart, but very gallant
You're no hero
Just a man who pleases
You fall in love anew every day
You kiss them all and stay true to none
But the woman who loves you
You make happier than ever before
Bel Ami! Bel Ami! Bel Ami!
I know a nice young man
Who is nothing and can do nothing special
And whom the ladies still adore passionately
Because he has what all women desire
He makes the other men quite nervous
With his great Chronique Scandaleuse
He takes the women as he wants
With him, every woman stays still
You have luck with the women, Bel Ami!
So much luck with the women, Bel Ami!
You're not handsome, but charming
You're not smart, but very gallant
You're no hero
Just a man who pleases
You fall in love anew every day
You kiss them all and stay true to none
But the woman who loves you
You make happier than ever before
Bel Ami! Bel Ami! Bel Ami!
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SONG MEANING

Picture the buzzing cafés of old-world Paris: a catchy tune darts from table to table, telling the story of Bel Ami, the man every woman seems to adore. Cupid himself, we’re told, wrote this playful hymn, dedicating it to all the city’s beautiful ladies. The song brims with Parisian charm, hinting that gossip, flirtation and a touch of scandal travel just as quickly as the melody.

What makes Bel Ami so irresistible? According to the lyrics, it is not good looks or genius. He is "not handsome, not clever," yet his effortless grace, sweet words and gallant manners win hearts wherever he goes. Each day he falls in love anew, scattering kisses like confetti, never staying faithful but somehow leaving every admirer blissfully happy. The message is lighthearted and clear: charisma can outshine beauty or brains, and in the game of romance, a warm smile and sparkling confidence may be the greatest gifts of all.

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