Je Passais Par Hasard

I just happened to pass by
I came by to see you
To find a bit of
Those rare friendships
That build the hopes
Of a "we can do this together"

I just happened to pass by
I came by to see you
To find a bit of
Those rare friendships
That build the hopes
Of a "we can do this together"
And I found it charming,
Ideal and stunning
To see you in love
Even though from time to time
It was almost a drag
To feel you so happy

It’s in that spirit
That I crossed the threshold
Of this lovely house
Born from a wedding wish
But there, I stood speechless
Stunned by the pitfall
That shatters passion
Into marital horror

Here we are, both of us
Burdened by silence
I search in vain for words
That could lift you up
Erase all those bruises
Finally, words that heal
And slip across your skin
To your terrified pores

My hands, a shameful guy
Tremble to touch you
I move closer anyway
And pull you into my arms
You bury yourself in the crook
Of my neck to cry
You say, "It’s the umpteenth time
He’s done this to me"

And it’s been a long time
Already that he’s been rough
So convinced
That you’re flirting on the side
And his lying gaze
Makes you scared to death
When he comes to relieve
His rage with his fists

If his fists aren’t enough
He kicks with his feet
When, fallen on the ground
Like a lifeless beast,
You hide with your arms
Your bruised face
Then, the kick
Is even more alert
Then, the kick
Is even more alert

I don’t recognize
Through this filth
The one I loved
Whom I now vomit
He wasn’t like this
Well, I’m not so sure now,
You have to have been
To be this rotten

I just happened to pass by
I came by to see you
To find a bit of
Those rare friendships
That build the hopes
Of a "we can do this together"

Come
I have only my tenderness
Come, come, come here with me
Come
And to make all this stop
Come, I’ll take you with me

I just happened to pass by
I came by to see you
To find a bit of
Those rare friendships