Music translation: Vitaa & Slimane – XY Vladislav Dovganyuk-Krym, July 5, 2023 Table of Contents ToggleInformationTranslator notesMusic video with English subtitlesOriginal French lyricsOur English translation Information Artist: Vitaa (Charlotte Gonin) & Slimane (Slimane Nebchi)Location: FranceOriginal language: FrenchCopyright: Indifference Prod (Capitol Music Division)Licensing: Capitol Music France (Universal Music France) Translator notes Usually, I wouldn’t do translations of French music, seeing as we have 2 translators that are far more skilled in the French language than I am. Our translator Thomas lives in the Belgian Wallonia and speaks French natively. But as this was a request by my sister, there was no real choice. See her blog posts for more info [#1, #2]. My apologies for any possible mistakes in my translation. Music video with English subtitles Original French lyrics C’est quoi un homme?Quand il se terre quand il se cache pour pleurerQuand il a peur, quand il a mal à en creverC’est quoi un homme quand il est lui qu’il ne ment pas? C’est quoi un homme? C’est fort une femmeQuand on nous blesse et nous accable on se plaint pasQuand on nous laisse,que tout l’monde part on reste làAvec les restes on reconstruit on est comme ça C’est ça une femme C’est quoi un homme?C’est quoi une femme?On fait semblant, on joue le jeu qu’on nous apprendSi t’es un homme, si t’es une femme C’est quoi une femme?Quand on l’empêche, quand on aimerait qu’elle ne dise rienQuand on la laisse, quand on l’enferme dans un coinC’est quoi une femme quand elle a peur de tes mainsC’est quoi une femme? C’est beau un hommeQui n’a plus peur quand il faut protéger les siensDevant sa mère même le plus fort ne dit plus rienC’est beau un homme qui ne trompe pas qui se contientC’est beau un homme C’est quoi un homme?C’est quoi une femme?On fait semblant, on joue le jeu qu’on nous apprendSi t’es un homme, si t’es une femme On nous demande d’être l’épaule d’être les bras de rester làEt de sourire devant les gens quand rien ne vaOn se demande bien trop de choses qu’on ne sait pasOn se demandeSi on pardonne la différence et toutes les remises en questionSi l’on oublie les idéaux, les illusionsSi on pardonne les faux pas les déceptionsJe te pardonne C’est quoi un homme?C’est quoi une femme?On fait semblant, on joue le jeu qu’on nous apprend Si t’es un homme, si t’es une femme C’est quoi un homme?Quand il se terre quand il se cache pour pleurerQuand il a peur, quand il a mal à en creverDevant sa mère même le plus fort ne dit plus rienC’est quoi un homme? Our English translation What is a man?When he hides and conceals himself to cry?When he’s afraid, when he’s in unbearable pain?What is a man when he’s true to himself, when he doesn’t lie?What is a man? A woman is strong.When she’s hurt and burdened, she doesn’t complain.When she’s left behind,When everyone else departs, she stays.With the remains, she rebuilds, that’s how she is.That’s what a woman is. What is a man?What is a woman?We pretend, we play the game we’re taught.If you’re a man.If you’re a woman. What is a woman?When she’s restrained,When we wish she wouldn’t speak?When she’s abandoned,When she’s confined in a corner?What is a woman when she fears your hands?What is a woman? A man is beautiful.One who’s no longer afraidWhen it’s time to protect his own.Even the strongest man says nothing in front of his mother.A man who doesn’t deceive,Who restrains himself, is beautiful. What is a man?What is a woman?We pretend, we play the game we’re taughtIf you’re a man.If you’re a woman. We’re asked to be the shoulder,To be the arms, to stay there.And smile in front of peopleWhen things aren’t going well.We’re asked too many things that we don’t know.We wonder.Do we forgive differences and all the doubts?Do we forget ideals, illusions?Do we forgive missteps, disappointments?I forgive you. What is a man?What is a woman?We pretend, we play the game we’re taught.If you’re a man.If you’re a woman. What is a man?When he hides and conceals himself to cry?When he’s afraid, when he’s in unbearable pain?Even the strongest man says nothing in front of his mother.What is a man? About Latest Posts Vladislav Dovganyuk-KrymI am 17 years old. I was born in Russia and raised in Germany, Ukraine, and Poland. I currently reside in Poland. My beliefs revolve around Christianity, veganism, political anarchism, and pacifism. In my personal life, I am still a student and serve as the daily babysitter for three Ukrainian refugee children. 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