La rose des vents [A rose in the wind] [English translation]

I was born upside down

On the other side of the sea

In an open lotus

In Shiva's arms*

Far away from your home

I grew up and dreamt

Of the orchid land

Of the red, golden masks

Whose mark on my soul

Is as strong as your charms

And I followed the singing of my veins

As far as where your steps lead me

I turned the wind rose toward your plains

So hard that it makes me bleed sometimes

Far away from my home

I came to know the place you occupy

Cold season after cold season

Our hearts on the surface

In the north of my laws

Farther in the north than you think

I want to take you out there

Walk with our heads upside down

Greet Ganesha**

Upon the live embers

Of my emerald green dreams

And I followed the singing of my veins

As far as where your steps lead me

I turned the wind rose toward your plains

So hard it makes me bleed sometimes

I released the wind rose to get signs from you

And I can feel its thorns on me

On me...

And yes, I'm confident

In the arrows drawn by the swallows

In the bewitchings cast on me by the elves

In the name of your voice

Wherever you are

I shall always call

To the Southern Cross*** for help

When my turn comes to be

The wind rose

Leading the lovers

Yes, I followed the singing of my veins

As far as where your steps lead me

I shall be the wind rose, perfuming

This day and the moons of your life

In my place

In my place