Les petits pieds de Léa [English translation]

I didn't know you,

But you made me roar with laughter

With those little mouse-like hits

You gave from behind my navel

Even without knowing you,

I love you so much, already

All of my being

Felt this strong desire to take care of you

Why won't Lea's small feet

Ever take their very first steps?

Why won't her small feet grow?

A little shudder in the universe,

As if life changed its mind

And in a gust of wind, of dust,

Happiness was swept away

I would have given everything

For you to grow in my arms

Bad luck had pointed its finger

So that's what misfortune really is...

Why won't Lea's small feet

Ever take their very first steps?

Why won't her small feet grow?

Asleep in the palm of my hands,

A being that's so light

But so, so heavy

In my motherly heart

Not a trace of small fingers

Or of kisses blown

To your daddy through the window

As he's leaving for work

And it breaks his heart

To look at the blossoming tree

He planted there, thinking

He'd see you both grow at the same time

Why won't Lea's small feet

Ever take their very first steps?

Why won't her small feet grow?

My God, tell me why

I'll only have sung to her a single time

"Goodnight sweetheart, close your eyes and sleep"