Par amour, par amitié [English translation]

Old worn-out jeans aren't thrown away

A damaged book is repaired

A failed photo is looked at

And a dried flower is lamented over

For love or mercy's sake

Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake

A broken tree isn't laughed at

A burnt land is watered

A fallen bird is picked up

A dog without a collar is welcomed

For love or mercy's sake

Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake

A fallen boxer is helped back up

A condemned person is blindfolded

A killed enemy is buried

An injured horse is destroyed

For love or mercy's sake

Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake

So, you, you who've loved me

You who know that I am hurt

That without you, without you, my life is a wreck

On my knees, I've come to pray you

Mercy, have mercy

Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake

Oh oh oh for love ... or mercy's sake