J'ai entendu la mer [English translation]

Crumbled down are the sand-castles,

And wilted loves litter the beach

The town is full of empty spaces

The customs-road is now asleep

Chorus:

Often, I've heard the sea

Murmur and hum to me:

See how I get bored in winter !

Why passes the summer ?

Lost boat looking for her captain

Who will give her freedom again,

The harbour keeps her well hidden,

Promising her to find it again