Life has broken me like a wild mustang
by a cowboy.
This toughness makes me sweeter and
knowing that if I can endure sadness,
it brings me joy.

Pain, anguish, misery and despair
has been replaced by the sweetness
in my eyes.
Innocence lost and I was a fool for love,
but wisdom gained, there is no steal
behind this velvet glove.
C'est la vie, C'est la vie, C'est la vie...

Life has broken me like a hurricane,
coming through, rearranging priorities.
The chaos sent me into action, and I
gained gentleness and kindness.

Pain, anguish, misery and despair
have been replaced by the sweetness in my eyes.
Tears have transformed into precious jewels
now shining brightly on the frozen ground.
I have gained wisdom so I sing out loud,
C'est la vie, C'est la vie, C'est la vie...

He came into my life and he caused me grief.
But only in the waste and ruins, do I
unearth this precious gift. Knowing that
if I can endure sadness, it brings me joy.

And the mirror he holds up to my face,
I no longer see myself recoiling.
This toughness makes me as sweet as wine.
To taste life and not die from it. To taste life and not die from it.
C'est la vie, C'est la vie, C'est la vie...

Lyrics c 2007 P. Herlevi
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