♪ O France ♪ Why this veil over your light, O France? No man shall ever be less than human. But tell me, where does your heart fade? Do you hear our voices rising in a serenade? I hear you, I feel you, France. You are a name, you are a nation. Majestic, I cross and recross your land, And I see you beyond illusion’s hand. Oh France, sublime within our hearts, Oh France, vibrant song of our parts. Beyond the shadow, we feel your pain, And higher still, your strength remains. In a strange way, we stand apart, At times, the echo of your children departs. Yet we are your soul, your roof, your base, Your sap, your spring, your source of grace. France, hear our call, we plead. Noise rises too loud on one side, While the other drowns in a silence of need, That stifles the courage to reach and stride. Please, France, awaken your soul. In this dance, this vast ballet, Ignite our spirits, unite our flames, Together, France, restore our way.