Le meilleur de soi-même [English translation]

The first time

We don't hold back

We give the best part of ourself

What can that do?

Whether it lasts or not

We give the best of ourself

And we don't even admit that we love him

And I've cried over trifles1

I have loved for less than nothing, like you

And I've wanted to pack my bags

I have stayed up until morning, like you

Like you

The first time

We don't even think

We give the best of ourself

That we're leaving this life

Or much more than that

We give the best of ourself

And he doesn't even know that we love him

And I've cried over trifles

I have loved for less than nothing, like you

And I've wanted to pack my bags

I have dreamed of it until morning, like you

Like you

After, it's memories

That bring

Tears to yours eyes

After that, make you smile

Just to think a bit

But I loved him

As I loved him

And I've cried over trifles

I have loved for less than nothing, like you

And I've wanted to pack my bags

I have stayed up until morning, like you

Like you

1. I chose "trifles" as more in keeping with the style and rhythm of the song, but the meaning is of "bêtises" is perhaps closer to "stupid stuff". Take your pick.