Maman, Maman

Mom, mom, I had a wonderful dream
Mom, mom, that I had grown up
I walked in step, helmet, rifle, and backpack
In the light of a morning, the sun shone up high
It followed me like a buddy

Mom, mom, I had a wonderful dream
Mom, mom, we had both left

On a big boat, all white, the flag flying high
And I was the captain, heading to the islands of the wind
You were proud of me, mom

Mom, mom, I had a wonderful dream

But suddenly everything stops from my childhood dream
And I see the real life of adults
I have time, I have time

Mom, mom, I had a sad dream
Mom, mom, I saw you with white hair

I want to forget the soldier and the big boat
I want to stay by your side and may God keep you for a long time
You, the most beautiful of moms

Mom, mom, I want to stay a child a little longer
Keep me close to you, mom
Keep me close to you, mom