Cinematic Celtic ballad · TWOLODY ORIGINALS
The Mountain Postman Takes the Shortcut
“The Mountain Postman Takes the Shortcut” brings together English and French. Its musical genre is Cinematic Celtic ballad.
Lyrics & translation ↓
English ↔ French
About this song
The first paired lines are “The mountain air is cold today.” and “L'air de la montagne est froid aujourd'hui.”. Read the complete lyrics in both languages below, then follow the same phrases in the player.
A mountain postman delivers a long-delayed birthday card to a remote grandmother who has been expecting him for tea. Cinematic Celtic ballad, 88 BPM, harp, low whistle, acoustic guitar, expressive strings, intimate verses and powerful chorus
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Two languages. One melody.
Lyrics & translation
Verse
The mountain air is cold today.
L'air de la montagne est froid aujourd'hui.
My boots are heavy in the snow.
Mes bottes sont lourdes dans la neige.
The card lay misfiled all through winter.
La carte était mal classée tout l’hiver.
I carry your card in my bag.
Je porte ta carte dans mon sac.
Chorus
Wait for me, Grandma, pour the tea.
Attends-moi, Grand-mère, verse le thé.
The letter is finally arriving home.
La lettre arrive enfin à la maison.
Wait for me, Grandma, pour the tea.
Attends-moi, Grand-mère, verse le thé.
The letter is finally arriving home.
La lettre arrive enfin à la maison.
Verse
The summit trail is very steep now.
Le sentier du sommet est très raide.
The blue roof appears through the pines.
Le toit bleu apparaît à travers les pins.
I see smoke from your small chimney.
Je vois la fumée de ta cheminée.
Happy birthday, though time has gone by.
Bon anniversaire, même si le temps passe.
Chorus
Wait for me, Grandma, pour the tea.
Attends-moi, Grand-mère, verse le thé.
The letter is finally arriving home.
La lettre arrive enfin à la maison.
Wait for me, Grandma, pour the tea.
Attends-moi, Grand-mère, verse le thé.
The letter is finally arriving home.
La lettre arrive enfin à la maison.
Bridge
Late is better than never at all.
Mieux vaut tard que jamais du tout.
The envelope is worn and soft.
L'enveloppe est usée et douce.
One last climb to reach your door.
Une dernière montée pour atteindre ta porte.
You are watching through the frosted glass.
Tu regardes à travers la vitre givrée.
Chorus
Wait for me, Grandma, pour the tea.
Attends-moi, Grand-mère, verse le thé.
The letter is finally arriving home.
La lettre arrive enfin à la maison.
Wait for me, Grandma, pour the tea.
Attends-moi, Grand-mère, verse le thé.
The letter is finally arriving home.
La lettre arrive enfin à la maison.
Outro
The old goat path saves the final mile.
Le vieux sentier des chèvres raccourcit le trajet.
You set two cups before I knock.
Tu poses deux tasses avant que je frappe.
I read the birthday wishes by the stove.
Je lis les vœux d’anniversaire près du poêle.
