Mon petit bonhomme [English translation]

My little boy,

You want to be a man

And, meanwhile, I would like so much

For you to remain a child!

My little boy,

Life in the world of men

Is often a dangerous game...

but he who wants to, wins it.

The world isn't just made

Of dreams and sunlight,

And I'm truly afraid for you...

Will someone be able

To offer you a love that is equal

To the love I feel for you?

Time goes by

And, as we see it fade away

It's already too late to stop it.

My little boy,

You shall be a man

With everything that that entails,

Both good and bad.

My little boy,

Nothing and nobody

Will be able to prevent you from leading

The life that you desire...

One day, by your arms

Who will know how to hold you up?

You will release my hand...

But I will see how,

At some point, you return to me:

When you are burdened with sorrow...

My little boy,

If you abandon me...

My little boy,

I forgive you for this!

And as we wait for you to grow up,

Sing this life, my son!

And as we wait for you to grow up,

Dance this life, my son!

Sing this life, my son!

Dance this life, my son!

Life is yours!