Un peu d'eau

A little water flowing and sparkling
Then stops just at the edge of his eyelashes
And the passing love also stops
A little water is nothing, he says
Nothing at all: A small spark
And the passing dream also flies away
A little water and time changes, the battle is not over
That pits the devil against the angel, sets death against life

Just give him a little water in his soul
A little water, the pure water of his tears

A little water at the edge of his eyelashes
That tremble, become still again
And the passing love also freezes
A little water, when will he cry out
Will you let go of your childish whims
And the passing hatred strengthens him
A little water and the tone changes, the day gives way to night
Something in him seeks revenge, something that destroys him

Just give him a little water in his soul
A little water, the pure water of his tears
A little water in his heart
A little water, the living water of his tears

A little water, a shining flash
Momentarily veils his pupils
And the passing love troubles me too
A little water is too much, he says
Stop these foolish delusions
And the passing dream shatters like this
A little water for him to pour out, he is his worst enemy
Let him stop sawing the branch he is sitting on

Just give him a little water in his soul
A little water, the pure water of his tears
A little water in his heart
A little water, the living water of his tears