Tatouage [English translation]

I hide under my skin my sorrow as a tattoo

As if my body had taken all the tears

coming from the clouds hostage.

I carry in my voice the love that I feel for you

Like a mother reassuring her child.

Wherever you are, it will resonate.

But remember me,

Remember my laughter, my moments of joy.

Take them up there with you if you go away.

My love drawn in ink under your skin will protect you.

I keep on my heart

Death as a tattoo.

Even if my fears

Taught me their language,

I would cherish that strange heritage.

I keep in my hands

Each of your smiles

For the mornings

When I can no longer read

In the light

What my destiny says.

But remember me,

Remember my laughter, my moments of joy.

Take them up there with you if you go away.

My love drawn in ink under your skin will protect you.