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5 Incredible French Love Songs You May Not Know (Yet)
By Nicolas, proposal expert in Paris
Love — that powerful, complex emotion — sweeps us into a whirlwind of feeling. It can be a gentle melody that stirs the heart or a wild storm that throws us off balance. From the spark of a first glance to the everyday trials that come with loving someone, it’s full of unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes, it hides in the shadows of unreturned affection; other times, it burns quietly as a secret, unspoken passion.
To celebrate love in all its forms, we’ve handpicked five stunning French love songs that beautifully capture its many layers and mysteries. Looking to add more magic to your own love story? Don’t miss our blogs, where you’ll find plenty of creative ideas for romantic declarations and unforgettable marriage proposals in Paris.
Let these musical gems remind you that love is always an adventure — unpredictable, intense, and deeply enchanting.
1. Elsa Esnoult - Mal de toi
We loved each other like two children
Who discovered love under the stars one beautiful evening by chance
We simply parted ways
Because we thought we had reached the end of our story
Yet it hurts because of you
It hurts so much because of you
Every time I think of you
Oh yes, it hurts because of you
It hurts too much because of you
I would give anything
For you to be here
Often, I think of your kisses
All those lovely words that only you invented for me
Those confidences we shared
Swearing that we would never, never, never leave each other
Yet it hurts because of you
It hurts so much because of you
Every time I think of you
Oh yes, it hurts because of you
It hurts too much because of you
I would give anything
For you to be here
For you to be here
If one fine day, you were to say
That maybe you and I were wrong that evening to part ways
If our love started anew
Like in the beginning when we swore it was for eternity
I wouldn't hurt because of you anymore
Wouldn't hurt so much because of you
Every time I think of you
Oh yes, it hurts because of you
It hurts too much because of you
I would give anything
For you to be here
Yet it hurts because of you
It hurts so much because of you
Every time I think of you
Oh yes, it hurts because of you
It hurts too much because of you
I would give anything
For you to be here
For you to be here
For you to be here
2. Frédéric François and Daniel Lévi - L' amour fou
Who has never woken up, almost on the verge of tears
For loving too closely the eyes of a woman?
A steaming cup of coffee in the morning that we dare not touch
The sudden feeling that nothing is right
It’s crazy love
That brings us down
Men on our knees
Mad lovers
Who would give everything
For a rendezvous
It’s crazy love
That flows through the veins
Of all those who love
Because deep down
We’re all the same
When someone loves you
It’s there in the heart of torment, in every shipwreck
We can’t chain it down, or lock it in a cage
It’s here, because it’s what remains of our time on earth
What God leaves us as a legacy
It’s crazy love
That brings us down
Men on our knees
It makes us jealous
Almost half-crazy
From its sweet gaze
It’s crazy love
That outruns time
With giant strides
And a rendezvous
With our children
And our grandchildren
It's crazy love
It's crazy love
It's crazy love
It's crazy love
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3. Lara Fabian - Je suis malade
I don’t dream anymore
I don’t smoke anymore
I don’t even have a story
I’m ugly without you
I’m filthy without you
Like an orphan in a dormitory
I no longer have the will
To live my life
My life stops when you’re gone
I have no life left
Even my bed
Turns into a train station platform
When you leave
I’m sick
Completely sick
Like when my mother went out at night
And left me alone with my despair
I’m sick
Totally sick
You show up, we never know when
You leave, we never know where
And it’s been almost two years
That you haven’t cared
Like a rock
Like a sin
I’m chained to you
I’m tired, I’m worn out
Pretending I’m fine
When people are around
I drink every night
And every whiskey
Tastes the same to me
And every boat
Flies your flag
I don’t know where to go anymore, you’re everywhere
I’m sick
Completely sick
I pour my blood into your body
And I’m like a dead bird
When you sleep
I’m sick
Perfectly sick
You’ve stripped me of all my songs
You’ve emptied me of all my words
Yet I believe I had talent
Before your skin
This love is killing me
If it goes on
I’ll die alone with myself
Next to my radio
Like a foolish child
Listening to my own voice singing
I’m sick
Completely sick
Like when my mother went out at night
And left me alone with my despair
I’m sick
That’s right
I’m sick
You’ve stripped me of all my songs
You’ve emptied me of all my words
And my heart is completely sick
Surrounded by barricades
Do you hear me?
I’m sick
4. Hervé Vilard - Reviens
Come back — she's here next to me, she's beautiful
I see you when I’m with her
After all, after you, I have nothing
And you know it
Come back — we’ll live hand in hand
It’s written on the walls of life
It’s written — though I know I’ll forget it
I’ve kept a place in the sun — for you, for me
Yes, I made love to her… between you and me
Come back — we’ll live hand in hand
Life with you is such an adventure
In love, even when we’re unhappy — it doesn’t matter
It’s so good
Come back — she’s here, she’s smiling, she’s beautiful
She’s fine when I’m with he
She’s next to me — and still, it’s you I see
Yes, by loving all those who took me
In their hands, in their eyes — I’ve learned
We only get one true love in life
It’s a desert we’re crossing — you and me
But we have every reason to go through it… between you and me
Come back — we’ll live hand in hand
It’s written on the walls of life
I know I’ll forget it
I know I’ll forget it — and still I shout
Come back — we’ll live hand in hand
Life with you is such an adventure
In love, even in pain — it doesn’t matter
It’s so good
That’s why I shout
Come back — we’ll live hand in hand
It’s written on the walls of life
In love, even when we suffer — it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter
That’s why I shout
Come back — we’ll live hand in hand
Life with you is such an adventure
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5. C. Jérôme - Et tu danses avec lui
You’ve never danced
As beautifully as tonight
I watch your golden hair
Shining in the dark
You’ve never smiled
So tenderly, I swear
You’re the most beautiful
But you don’t look my way
And you’re dancing with him
Your head on his shoulder
You close your eyes a little
Playing your saddest part
And you’re dancing with him
Lost in the moment, happy
You have the whole night
To fall for him completely
I feel out of place
I want to walk away
There’s always a slow dance
That steals your smile from me
And you’re flirting with him
While I’m stuck in my corner
I don’t know who I am anymore
I don’t remember anything
And you’re dancing with him
Your head on his shoulder
You close your eyes a little
Playing your saddest part
And you’re dancing with him
Lost in the moment, happy
You have the whole night
To fall for him completely
And you’re dancing with him
And you’re dancing with him
And you’re dancing with him
And you’re dancing with him
With him
Him
Through these five French love songs, we journey through a spectrum of emotions — from passion and melancholy to nostalgia. Each piece reveals a distinct facet of love, whether it’s longed for, lost, or simply observed from afar. They remind us that music has the power to capture the essence of our deepest, most complex feelings. As you listen to these melodies, you might find echoes of your own story.