Donne-Moi Une Vie Lyrics in English Yannick Noah

Donne-Moi Une Vie is like a musical postcard from every corner of the planet. Yannick Noah strings together scenes that span from the streets of Lima to the alleys of Moscow, from the markets of Gaza to the rooftops of Bali. Each location brings its own heartbreaking image — children sniffing glue, young girls trafficked, families trapped in war zones — yet all these different voices blend into one universal chorus asking for the same thing: “Give me a life.” Rather than dwelling only on suffering, the song turns pain into a stirring, almost anthemic plea for dignity, hope, and the simple right to dream.

At its core, the repeated request for “quelque chose à perdre” (something to lose) flips the usual idea of security on its head. Having something worth losing means you finally possess a future, memories, loved ones, and the freedom to age peacefully. Noah’s melody uplifts this plea, pairing raw realism with a beat that makes listeners want to sway and join the chant. The result is a song that is both a global SOS and an energizing rallying cry, reminding us that the most basic human wish — to truly live rather than merely survive — transcends borders, languages, and cultures.