Lyrics: And breaking the silence When it's you I think of I am far from your hands Far from you, far from yours But all that doesn't matter I don't know your house Nor your city, nor your name Poor rich or bastard White, all black or bizarre I recognize your gaze And you search for an image And you search for a place Where I sometimes drift You are part of my family Of my order and my rank The one I have chosen The one I feel In this army of ordinary people You are part of my family More than the blood one Handfuls of seconds In this strange world May it protect you if it hears You don't know well where you're going Nor how, nor why You don't believe in much Neither all gray nor all pink But what you believe is yours You are on the side of the losers Consciously, viscerally And you look down But you won't fall As long as we need you And you grasp happiness Like grapes Little pieces of little nothings You are part of my family Of my order and my rank The one I have chosen The one I feel In this army of ordinary people You are part of my family More than the blood one Handfuls of seconds In this strange world May it protect you if it hears You are part of my family, you are part of my family Of the same rank, of the same wind You are part of my family, you are part of my family Even residents of the same time You are part of my family, you are part of my family Let's cross our lives from time to time Meaning and Story: "Famille" (Family) by Jean-Jacques Goldman celebrates the concept of chosen family and the solidarity that is formed among individuals who don't necessarily share familial ties. The song recognizes that true family is not solely defined by blood relations, but rather by the bonds we form with people we choose to be a part of our lives. Goldman emphasizes that it doesn't matter where someone comes from, their background or appearance, but rather the connection and understanding that can be found in someone's gaze. He understands that everyone is searching for their own identity and place in the world, and that belief in oneself is crucial. The lyrics also pay tribute to those who are often overlooked or marginalized, referring to them as part of an "army of ordinary people." These individuals may identify as outsiders or perceive themselves as losers, but they possess undeniable strength and resilience. The song encourages empathy, unity, and cherishing the small moments of happiness that life brings. It acknowledges that true family goes beyond blood relations and exists in the connections we make with others, even if those connections are fleeting. Overall, "Famille" conveys the message that family can be chosen, and that the bonds formed with those we connect with on a deeper level are just as valuable and meaningful as those with whom we share blood ties.
