My translation of the elusive Ne Me Quitte Pas

[tracingwind]

... is all about maintaining the same style of language, rawness of feeling and musical timing as the original while at the same time being as true as possible to the words and images he used, instead of a Hallmark card version of it. So here is the original and below it is my translation... You will find that if you tried to sing my translation in

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[bosantibe]

Tres belle, mais difficile pour moi. Merci.

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[anonymous]

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[anonymous]

very beautiful lyrics!!!

Really great! Thanks!!!

[anonymous]

Thank you

[bogdanfr]

Diane,
I've created this account only to tell you thank you. Friend of mine (non french speeking) asked me for translation of "ne me quitte pas" lyrics, being little lazy (going easy way), I've tried internet and found your translation. It was like hearing Brel (but in english). Thank you - My regards, Bogdan

[tracingwind]

Thank you. It means a lot to me that you, as a francais langue maternel speaker feel that my translation is true to Brel's voice. That was my first priority in translating his song. Your words of gratitude are a welcome encouragement. I enjoy translating beautiful writing and even more so if it helpful for other people.

Thanking for making the effort to share your appreciation. All the best to you, tracingwind.