La bourgeoisie des sensations – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Calogero

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotional depth of Calogero's "La bourgeoisie des sensations." This song offers a glimpse into the nuances of love and commitment, showcasing Calogero's signature blend of pop-rock and symphonic arrangements. Learn about the lyrical exploration of desire and indecision within relationships, a theme that resonates universally.

[English]

There's you and me

And the desire you have for her

The problem is I don't know anymore

Which one of us you dress up for

You say my love remains

But that you feel unfaithful

It's immediately obvious that despite yourself

Her womanly airs give you wings

You say you live the bourgeoisie of sensations

Never choosing between men or women

Maybe there's some good in that

The thing that's wrong with me

Is that my heart is yours

And to know you naked in her arms

I won't bear it

...

It's true that I chose to love you

Without knowing if it was a man or a woman

Whose body you wanted to have

It's true that I loved you

Always without making a fuss

Without looking for a reason why

But I still kept hope

You say you live the bourgeoisie of sensations

Never choosing between men or women

Maybe there's some good in that

The thing that's wrong with me

Is that my heart is yours

And to know you naked in her arms

I won't bear it

...

I was the first guy

And deep down I liked that

Thinking that before me in your heart

No man had done any damage

But I never would have believed

That a simple fling

Was going to threaten all these plans

That we had in sight

You say you live the bourgeoisie of sensations

Never choosing between men or women

Maybe there's some good in that

The thing that's wrong with me

Is that my heart is yours

And to know you naked in her arms

I won't bear it

...

You say you live the bourgeoisie of sensations

Never choosing between men or women

Maybe there's some good in that

That she has an effect on you

That I won't change

Between her and me

...

A choice will have to be made

...

[French]

Il y a toi et moi

Et le désir que t'as pour elle

Le problème c'est que je ne sais plus

Pour qui de nous deux tu te fais belle

Tu dis que mon amour reste

Mais que tu te sens infidèle

Ça se voit tout de suite que malgré toi

Ses airs de femme te donnent des ailes

Tu dis que tu vis la bourgeoisie des sensations

Jamais choisir entre hommes ou femmes

Ça a peut-être du bon

Le truc qui cloche chez moi

C'est que mon cœur est à toi

Et d'te savoir nue dans ses bras

J'supportrerai pas

C'est vrai que j'ai choisi de t'aimer

Sans savoir si de l'homme ou la femme

Le corps tu voulais avoir

C'est vrai que je t'ai aimé

Toujours sans faire d'histoires

Sans chercher de pourquoi

Mais je gardais quand même espoir

Tu dis que tu vis la bourgeoisie des sensations

Jamais choisir entre hommes ou femmes

Ça a peut-être du bon

Le truc qui cloche chez moi

C'est que mon cœur est à toi

Et d'te savoir nue dans ses bras

J'supportrerai pas

J'étais le premier gars

Et au fond j'aimais ça

Penser qu'avant moi dans ton cœur

Aucun homme n'avait fait d'dégats

Mais j'naurais jamais cru

Qu'une simple histoire du cul

Allait menacer tous ces projets

Qu'on avait en vue

Tu dis que tu vis la bourgeoisie des sensations

Jamais choisir entre hommes ou femmes

Ça a peut-être du bon

Le truc qui cloche chez moi

C'est que mon cœur est à toi

Et d'te savoir nue dans ses bras

J'supportrerai pas

Tu dis que tu vis la bourgeoisie des sensations

Jamais choisir entre hommes ou femmes

Ça a peut-être du bon

Qu'elle te fasse de l'effet

Ça je n'te changerai pas

Entre elle et moi

Faudra faire un choix

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
désir /deziʁ/ B1	noun - a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen
problème /pʁɔblem/ A2	noun - a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome
amour /amuʁ/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of deep affection
cœur /kœʁ/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
choisir /ʃwazir/ A2	verb - to pick out or select from a number of alternatives
sensation /sɑ̃saʃɔ̃/ B1	noun - a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body
infidèle /ɛ̃fidɛl/ B2	adjective - not faithful; disloyal
bras /bʁɑ/ A1	noun - the upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the wrist
choix /ʃwa/ A2	noun - an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities
effet /efɛ/ B1	noun - a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
simple /sɛ̃pl/ A1	adjective - easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty
premier /pʁəmje/ A2	adjective - first in order, rank, or importance

Key Grammar Structures

• Il y a toi et moi

  ➔ There is/are (Il y a) is used to indicate existence.

  ➔ The phrase "Il y a" translates to "There is" or "There are" in English, indicating the presence of something.

• Tu dis que mon amour reste

  ➔ The verb 'dire' (to say) is used to report speech.

  ➔ In this line, "Tu dis que" means "You say that," introducing a reported speech.

• C'est vrai que j'ai choisi de t'aimer

  ➔ The structure 'C'est vrai que' is used to affirm a statement.

  ➔ This phrase translates to "It's true that" and is used to emphasize the truth of the following statement.

• Ça se voit tout de suite

  ➔ The expression 'Ça se voit' means 'It is obvious' and uses the reflexive form.

  ➔ This phrase indicates that something is clear or evident without needing further explanation.

• Faudra faire un choix

  ➔ The phrase 'Faudra faire' indicates necessity and uses the future tense.

  ➔ This translates to 'One will have to make a choice,' indicating an obligation or necessity in the future.