Bonjour La France

On the ground
The lights of Paris
When I arrive
At Orly airport
And already we love each other
You and me
I whisper to you:

Hello France
As my taxi drives away
Taking me randomly through Paris
Hello France
And the shining lights
Tell me 'welcome you who come from Italy'
Hello France
I am a stranger
But you are without borders
You welcome all those who wander
Without finding their land
Or who are in misery
You welcome all those who love each other
Who are in pain
Like your children.

My travels
Often separate us
And my journey
Does not stop
For long
But when I am near you
I express my joy.

Hello France
As my taxi drives away
Taking me randomly through Paris
Hello France
And the shining lights
Tell me 'welcome you who come from Italy'
Hello France
I am a stranger
But you are without borders
You welcome all those who wander
Without finding their land
Or who are in misery
You welcome all those who love each other
Who are in pain
Here I am again…