Dernière danse by Indila — Chorus

J'remue le ciel

I stir the sky

The contraction 'J'remue' is common in spoken French. The 'e' in 'je' is dropped for ease and flow.

In French poetry and songs, it's common to evoke natural elements like the sky to express emotions.

Le jour

The day

Le is the definite article for masculine nouns in French.

In French literature, the passage of time between 'day' and 'night' often symbolizes change.

La nuit

The night

La is the definite article for feminine nouns, contrasting with 'le'.

Nighttime in French songs is frequently associated with mystery or introspection.

J'remue le ciel, le jour, la nuit

I move the sky, the day, the night

Notice the use of 'le' and 'la'. Gender of nouns is crucial in French.

This evokes an image of controlling one's universe, a dramatic theme in French music.

Je danse avec le vent

I dance with the wind

'Avec' is a frequently used preposition meaning 'with'.

Dancing with natural elements reflects a unity with nature, a theme in French art.

La pluie

The rain

Pronounced 'plwee', it refers to rain which is feminine, hence 'la'.

Rain is often romanticized in French culture, symbolizing both melancholy and renewal.

Je danse avec le vent, la pluie

I dance with the wind, the rain

French uses rhythm and flow in language, which is evident in matching patterns (le, la).

Suggests a poetic dance through emotions, a typical imagery in French music.

Un peu d'amour

A little love

'Peu' means 'little'; 'd'amour' indicates it belongs to love.

French songs often discuss love, from grand passions to subtle affections.

Un brin de miel

A bit of honey

'Brin' is a small portion, akin to a 'strand'.

Miel or honey in French culture usually signifies sweetness and tenderness.