PETIT ENFANT
traditional (Egypt); arranged by Paul, Michelle and Suzannne Campagne
performed in Arabic by Sylvia Balassanian
Unfortunately, I don't have the Arabic lyrics to this intriguing and, ironically, haunting tune considering the singer tells her child not to be afraid of nightmares. In lieu of that, here are the French and English translations:*
LYRICS (French translation)
Les rêves nourrissent la tendresse
Ne crains rien ma colombe
Je dissiperai tes peurs
Oublie les monstres
Ne crains rien ma poupée
Je me moquerai d'eux pour les chasser
Silence mon coeur
J'égorgerai ces fantômes
Ne crains rien mon trésor
Je me moquerai d'eux et ils se tairont
LYRICS (English translation)
Dream my child
You musn't be frightened
I'll dispel all your fears
Forget those little monsters
Let me laugh at them until they run away
I'll cut their throats, those little ghosts
Don't worry my little doll
Don't worry my little dove
I'll laugh at them to keep them quiet
from Dodo la planète do
©2002 Homestead Musique
*If there's anyone who has the album and knows Arabic, by all means feel free to contact me. You'll at least get a mention on the website.
