J'attends [English translation]

I know, I've already heard that song before1,

The words of those teaching lessons,

Of those who keep us from dreaming in circles

My soul is not for sale

I've learned to wait,

But not to submit,

Not to compromise

I know, I know that what happens

Is not always the way you were expecting it to

Too bad, whatever, I've well read in the books

That love is like the world, and even greater

I'm waiting, I'm waiting

If I have to, I know, I'll wait patiently

I'm waiting, confident

I'm waiting, patient

To reach my dreams and really feel alive

Oh, I know the song

Of those who don't ask themselves any question,

Who run head-first into the wall in front of them

Without ever knowing what they really wish for

Me, I want, I demand and I expect a lot

Too bad if I don't get anything, but I still hope to have it all

I'm waiting, I'm waiting

If I have to, I know, I'll wait patiently

I'm waiting, confident

I'm waiting, patient

To reach my dreams and really feel alive

1. 'Connaître la chanson' is an idiom meaning 'to know the score'.