They say that at my age we are searching for ourselves
A generalization because I know
Who I am without, however, needing an arrow to point it out¹
And I'm not alone
So these remarks can end
Everyone takes their time differently
Everyone will understand step by step
I do believe I know the sum of my being
You think you know me, I don't just do things to get noticed
It's you who must find me
Me, I've already done so
But look first for the truth in your banalities²
An older person doesn't say I'm experienced
And these lyrics are certain
Why these stereotypes?
Banalities
Too young to know who we are
Too young to be considered ready
To be responsible enough to make decisions, not enough
Not old enough to exist
You yourself, towards your grandfathers
You steer yourself without barriers
When you feel like one among them
Don't you feel better?
My personality
According to you it's incomplete
I say that's a banality
Leave behind these ideas
It's you who must find me
Me, I've already done so
But look first for the truth in your banalities
An older person doesn't say I'm experienced
And these lyrics are certain
Why these stereotypes?
Banalities (x2)
I don't seem hesitant
It's a reality
More than a conviction
A state, a reason
More than simple thoughts
Where reflection is lacking
You ignore me more than anything
Would you say that I'm lying?
It's all true, it's all true, it's all true, it's all true
Why a uniformity?
Me, I say it's a banality
It's you who must find me
Me, I've already done so
But look first for the truth in your banalities
An older person doesn't say I'm experienced
And these lyrics are certain
Why these stereotypes?
Banalities (x2)