Je ne serai jamais [English translation]

I will never be the shadow of a man

Nor the pale reflection of anyone other than me

I am all my flaws, my wounds, and my mistakes

I am what you see

I will never be the hero of your fables

Nor the handsome knight you sometimes dream of

If I raise my arms into insurmountable walls

You see, I am no one but me

I will never be a prince of deception

Nor of handsome marquises so brilliant and contemptuous

I am of my history, of my past, of my passions

I am what I believe

I will never be a regret for my fathers

One of those street artists in the pay of a king

And I want children always proud to be proud

I am what I owe

But I could, my love, if you asked

Take down the stars to cover you with silk

Finally make my arms the most beautiful palace

But I will never be anyone but me

I will never be anyone but me