Lyrics & Translation
Discover the thoughtful lyrics and soulful melody of Christophe Maé's "Parce Qu'On Sait Jamais." This song, rooted in a touching personal story, offers a unique perspective on life's uncertainties and the human search for meaning. By listening to this track, you can immerse yourself in contemporary French pop and gain insight into the cultural nuances of its lyrical themes.
That hold us down
Ready for any deal when it's time to die
We start believing everything
Because you never know
We look up
If there's an afterlife
At least save your skin
Because you never know
If there's an afterlife
We are capable of the worst mea culpa
Of all the bad faith
Who could still say who is doubting Thomas
When your time will come
Because you never know (because you never know)
We look up (we look up)
If there's an afterlife
At least save your skin
Because you never know
If there's an afterlife
And then we give up to come and be forgiven
For having believed in it so little and for wanting to redeem ourselves
Because you never know (because you never know)
We look up (we look up)
If there's an afterlife
At least, at least save your skin
Because you never know (because you never know)
We look up (we look up)
If there's an afterlife
Then at least save your skin (if there's an afterlife)
Because you never know
We look up (at least save your skin)
If there's an afterlife
Then at least save your skin (because you never know)
Because you never know
We look up (if there's an afterlife)
If there's an afterlife
Then at least save your skin (because you never know)
Because you never know
We look up (we look up)
If there's an afterlife
Then at least save your skin (if there's an afterlife)
Because you never know
We look up (at least save your skin)
If there's an afterlife
Then at least save your skin
Because you never know
We look up
If there's an afterlife
Then at least save your skin
Key Vocabulary
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plaisirs /plɛz‿iʁ/ B1 |
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envies /ɑ̃.vi/ B1 |
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retiennent /ʁə.tjɛn/ B2 |
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prêts /pʁɛ/ or /pʁɛt/ A2 |
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mourir /mu.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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regarde /ʁɛɡʁaʁd/ A1 |
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haut /o/ A2 |
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après /apʁɛ/ A2 |
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sauver /sovʁe/ B1 |
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peau /po/ A2 |
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paille /paj/ B2 |
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racheter /ʁa.ʃe.te/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On se met à tout croire
➔ Reflexive pronoun + verb in present tense + 'à' + infinitive
➔ It shows the subject performing an action upon itself, with 'à' introducing the infinitive verb.
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Parce qu'on sait jamais
➔ Conjunction + pronoun + verb in the present tense + 'jamais' (never)
➔ A conjunction introduces a reason or cause; 'jamais' emphasizes the negation or uncertainty.
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S'il y a un après
➔ Conditional clause with 'si' + present tense + 'y a' (there is) + indefinite article + noun
➔ The 'si' introduces a condition; 'y a' is the present tense form of 'il y a' (there is/are).
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Alors au moins sauver sa peau
➔ Adverb + 'au moins' (at least) + infinitive verb
➔ 'Alors' indicates consequence; 'au moins' sets a minimum goal; the infinitive expresses the action.
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S'il y a un après
➔ Conditional clause with 'si' + present tense + 'y a' + indefinite article + noun
➔ The 'si' introduces a conditional situation; 'y a' means 'there is/are'; the indefinite article indicates a nonspecific noun.
Album: Mon Paradis
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