Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "C'est ma vie" by
Salvatore Adamo are about the meaning and impact of one's own life. In the song, the singer describes his relationship with his life story and how he has been shaped by it.
The text makes it clear that the relationship with one's own life story is a strong bond that cannot be ignored or changed. Adamo sings: "C'est ma vie, c'est ma vie, Je n'y peux rien" (This is my life, my life, I can't do anything about it). This shows that he accepts his life and sees it as an unchangeable reality.
The text also describes the ups and downs of life. Adamo mentions how he was influenced by his innocence and passion in his youth, but also the dark clouds and coldness he has felt in his life. He sings: "Ma candeur et mes vingt ans, Avaient su t'émouvoir, Je te couvrais de fleurs, Mais quant à mon firmament, J'ai vu des nuages noirs, J'ai senti ta froideur" (My innocence and my twenty years had moved you, I covered you with flowers, But as for my firmament, I saw black clouds, I felt your coldness).
The text also emphasizes the power that life has over us. Adamo sings: "Je suis sous ton charme, Souvent tu m'émerveilles, Mais parfois tu m'oublies" (I am under your spell, often you amaze me, but sometimes you forget me). This shows that life can have both positive and negative effects.
At the end of the song, Adamo emphasizes that despite the challenges and disappointments that life brings, he is still able to find fulfillment through his art and music. He sings: "Et devant toi, sur scène, Je trouve ma patrie, Dans tes bras, je suis bien" (And in front of you, on stage, I find my homeland, In your arms, I feel good).
Overall, the lyrics of the song "C'est ma vie" by Salvatore Adamo express the meaning of life and the unchangeable connection we have to our life story. It is a tribute to life and the power it has over us, both in good and bad times.