Le prix à payer – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: GIMS
• Album: LES VESTIGES DU FLEAU

Lyrics & Translation

Explore Gims' introspective song "Le prix à payer," a powerful track that delves into themes of regret and the sacrifices made for success. Through its evocative lyrics and metaphorical music video, the song offers a glimpse into the artist's reflections on life's journey, inviting listeners to contemplate their own choices and the consequences they entail.

[English]

I continued on my way

I continued on my way, continued on my way

I continued on my way (continued, continued)

I continued on my way, continued on my way

We do things we truly regret

With time I took an oath

I did it sincerely, we forget foolishly

I dream of a life where I fall asleep wisely

I'm aware that I owe you so much

With time I took an oath

I did it sincerely and I say it clearly

I did things that I truly regret (that I truly regret)

They tell me "Put in your effort"

How many get lost along the way

What would I do if I were you? What would you do if you were me?

They tell me "Put in your effort"

How many have reached out to me

What would I do if I were you? What would you do if you were me?

I came, I saw, I wasted my time

And I couldn't do anything but grit my teeth

I dreamed my life through the window

We desire mercy without effort

The one who takes life is behind the door

There you realize that everything has passed so quickly

I continued on my way

I continued on my way (my way), continued on my way (my way)

I continued on my way (continued, continued)

I continued on my way (my way), continued on my way

We do things we regret, it's true

And I've learned to step back

Sometimes I'm distracted and I've done too much

I live at night because I dream in secret

All these pains that I will carry

In trials, I locked myself away

I put myself in danger, I build, I undo

We do things we regret, it's true (that we regret, it's true)

They tell me "Put in your effort"

How many get lost along the way

What would I do if I were you? What would you do if you were me?

They tell me "Put in your effort"

How many have reached out to me

What would I do if I were you? What would you do if you were me?

I came, I saw, I wasted my time

And I couldn't do anything but grit my teeth

I dreamed my life through the window

We desire mercy without effort

The one who takes life is behind the door

There you realize that everything has passed so quickly

I continued on my way

I continued on my way (my way), continued on my way (my way)

I continued on my way (continued, continued)

I continued on my way (my way), continued on my way

I don't want to believe anything anymore, I have no hope

Let me have what I don't have

I am lost, I no longer sleep

In broad daylight, I can no longer see

I am lost, I no longer sleep

In broad daylight, I can no longer see (oh)

I came, I saw, I wasted my time

And I couldn't do anything but grit my teeth

I dreamed my life through the window

We desire mercy without effort

The one who takes life is behind the door

There you realize that everything has passed so quickly

I continued on my way

I continued on my way (my way), continued on my way (my way)

I continued on my way (continued, continued)

I continued on my way (my way), continued on my way

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[French]

J'ai continué ma route

J'ai continué ma route, continué ma route

J'ai continué ma route (continué, continué)

J'ai continué ma route, continué ma route

On fait des choses qu'on regrette vraiment

Avec le temps j'ai prêté serment

J'l'ai fait sincèrement, on oublie bêtement

Je rêve d'une vie où j'm'endors sagement

J'suis conscient que j'te dois tellement

Avec le temps j'ai prêté serment

J'l'ai fait sincèrement et j'le dis clairement

J'ai fait des choses que j'regrette vraiment (que j'regrette vraiment)

On me dit "Mets-y du tien"

Combien se perdent en chemin

Que ferais-je si j'étais toi? Que ferais-tu si t'étais moi?

On me dit "Mets-y du tien"

Combien m'ont tendu la main

Que ferais-je si j'étais toi? Que ferais-tu si t'étais moi?

Je suis venu, j'ai vu, j'ai perdu mon temps

Et j'n'ai rien pu faire à part serrer les dents

J'ai rêvé ma vie à travers la vitre

On désire sans efforts la miséricorde

Celui qui prend la vie est derrière la porte

Là tu réalises que tout est passé si vite

J'ai continué ma route

J'ai continué ma route (ma route), continué ma route (ma route)

J'ai continué ma route (continué, continué)

J'ai continué ma route (ma route), continué ma route

On fait des choses qu'on regrette, c'est vrai

Et j'ai appris à m'mettre en retrait

Parfois j'suis distrait et j'en ai trop fait

Je vis la nuit car j'rêve en secret

Tous ces maux que j'vais emporter

Dans les épreuves j'me suis enfermé

J'me mets en danger, j'construis, je défais

On fait des choses qu'on regrette, c'est vrai (qu'on regrette, c'est vrai)

On me dit "Mets-y du tien"

Combien se perdent en chemin

Que ferais-je si j'étais toi? Que ferais-tu si t'étais moi?

On me dit "Mets-y du tien"

Combien m'ont tendu la main

Que ferais-je si j'étais toi? Que ferais-tu si t'étais moi?

Je suis venu, j'ai vu, j'ai perdu mon temps

Et j'n'ai rien pu faire à part serrer les dents

J'ai rêvé ma vie à travers la vitre

On désire sans efforts la miséricorde

Celui qui prend la vie est derrière la porte

Là tu réalises que tout est passé si vite

J'ai continué ma route

J'ai continué ma route (ma route), continué ma route (ma route)

J'ai continué ma route (continué, continué)

J'ai continué ma route (ma route), continué ma route

J'veux plus rien croire, j'n'ai plus d'espoir

Laissez-moi avoir c'que j'n'ai pas

Je suis perdu, je n'dors plus

En plein jour, je n'vois plus

Je suis perdu, je n'dors plus

En plein jour, je n'vois plus (oh)

Je suis venu, j'ai vu, j'ai perdu mon temps

Et j'n'ai rien pu faire à part serrer les dents

J'ai rêvé ma vie à travers la vitre

On désire sans efforts la miséricorde

Celui qui prend la vie est derrière la porte

Là tu réalises que tout est passé si vite

J'ai continué ma route

J'ai continué ma route (ma route), continué ma route (ma route)

J'ai continué ma route (continué, continué)

J'ai continué ma route (ma route), continué ma route

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
route /ʁut/ A2	noun - road, path or way to go from one place to another
regretter /ʁə.ɡʁɛt/ B2	verb - to feel sorry about something or wish it could be different
serment /sɛʁ.mɑ̃/ C1	noun - a formal pledge or vow, especially in a legal or religious context
silencieusement /sɛ̃.si.ljɔʁ.mɑ̃/ C2	adverb - in a quiet or silent manner
mentir /mɑ̃.tiʁ/ B2	verb - to tell a lie
sincerement /sɛ̃.si.ʁ(ə)mɑ̃/ C1	adverb - genuinely, honestly, sincerely
perdre /pɛʁ.dʁ/ A2	verb - to lose
voila /vwa.la/ A2	interjection - here is, there you go
temps /tɑ̃/ A1	noun - time
passé /pa.sə/ A2	adjective - past, gone
espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ B2	noun - hope