Something French

A Polish friend of mine who is more mad about the arts, black and white photography, classical music and anything about culture (I remember he took us to a Wagner concert performed by Halle which made Alex appreciate classical music more, strange enough.) sent me this video of 'Mon Amie La Rose' performed by a Belgian singer Natascha Atlas. To be honest I don't know who she is but the English translation of this French song seem to be very meaningful that I'd like to share it with you. If you want to read about her just click here.

Mon Amie La Rose English Translation
We are truly insignificant
And that's what my friend the rose
Told me this morning

Verse 1:
I was born at dawn
Baptised in dew
I blossomed
In the rays of the sun
Happy and in love
I closed my petals at night
And when I awoke I was old.
Yet I had been beautiful
Yes, I was the most beautiful
Of all the flowers in your garden

Verse 2
See, the God that made me
Now makes me bow my head
And I feel I'm falling
And I feel I'm falling
My heart is almost bare
I have a foot in my grave
Already I am nothing
You admired me only yesterday
And I shall be dust
Forever, tomorrow
Chorus 2:
We are truly insignificant
And my friend the rose
Died this morning

Verse 3
Last night the moon
Kept vigil over my friend
And in a dream I saw
Her soul, dancing
Dazzling and naked,
Above the heavens,
Smiling on me.
Let those who can, believe
But I need Hope
Or else I am nothing.

Since I'm on this French subject already let me share this video of Carla Bruni. Surprise? I just like the melody plus she's iconic..what can I say.