Jacques Douai — Bonjour song lyrics and translation
The page contains the lyrics and English translation of the song "Bonjour" by Jacques Douai.
Lyrics
Comme un diable au fond de sa boîte,
Le bourgeon s’est tenu caché,
Mais dans sa prison trop étroite
Il bâille et voudrait respirer.
Il entend des chants, des bruits d’ailes,
Il a soif de grand jour et d’air.
Il voudrait savoir les nouvelles,
Il fait craquer son corset vert.
Puis d’un geste brusque, il déchire
Son habit étroit et trop court.
Enfin, se dit-il, je respire,
Je vis, je suis libre, bonjour !
Lyrics translation
Like a devil at the bottom of his box,
The bud stood hidden,
But in his prison too narrow
He yawns and wants to breathe.
He hears songs, sounds of wings,
He thirsts for big day and air.
He would like to know the news,
He makes his green corset crack.
Then with a sudden gesture, he tears
His clothes are narrow and too short.
Finally, he said, I breathe,
I live, I'm free, Hello !