Wondering Pilgrim – the ramblings of a perambulent and often distracted sojourner
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Description: Popular French songs translated into English with vocabulary exercises, analysis, and explanations.
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Carmen, by Stromae is an adaptation of a song from the famous French opera “Carmen.” Stromae’s Carmen interprets the aria “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” (Love is a Rebellious Bird). Stromae’s Carmen came out in 2013 and it examines our problematic relationship with social media, and the dangers that social media can pose. The opera … [Read more…]
Tous les Mêmes by Stromae is a hit song whose lyrics voice the perspective of two characters, one male and one female, who are arguing. The lyrics reference a lot of stereotypes that some women make about men, and some that men make about women. We break down the song lyrics and translation, and analyze … [Read more…]
Dernière Danse by Indila was the first single off her debut album “Mini World.” We review the French lyrics and English translation below, and dive into the meaning of the lyrics and some vocabulary from the song.
Wondering Pilgrim – the ramblings of a perambulent and often distracted sojourner
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