L' Oiseau Et L' Enfant

The song 'L' Oiseau Et L' Enfant' by Marie Myriam is a poetic exploration of the beauty and innocence of the world through the eyes of a child and the freedom of a bird. The lyrics paint a picture of a world filled with wonder, as seen by a child who marvels at the flight of birds and the beauty of nature. The blue bird flying over the earth symbolizes freedom and the boundless possibilities that the world offers.

The song also touches on themes of love and hope. The 'bateau dansant sur les vagues' (boat dancing on the waves) and the 'chanson naissante des vagues' (song born of the waves) evoke a sense of joy and the natural rhythm of life. The reference to the 'sang du poète' (blood of the poet) and the transformation of night into day suggests a creative force that brings light and celebration into life. The lyrics suggest that love is the essence of life, and it is within everyone – 'L'amour c'est toi, l'amour c'est moi' (Love is you, love is me).

However, the song also acknowledges the darker aspects of life, such as misery, war, and the struggles of humanity, symbolized by the 'étoile du soir' (evening star) and 'soleil noir' (black sun). Yet, it maintains a hopeful perspective, asserting that a world of love is accessible to those with the heart of a child, free of boundaries and full of innocence. The repetition of 'L'oiseau c'est toi, l'enfant c'est moi' (The bird is you, the child is me) emphasizes the connection between the freedom of the bird and the purity of the child within each person, suggesting that embracing these aspects can lead to a world of love and beauty.