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“Madeleine”, by Jacques Brel Posted by on Mar 28, 2011

Madeleine: As in “Pleurer comme une Madeleine” (Literally “to cry like a Madeleine”, meaning “to cry one’s eyes out”) * * * Jacques Brel sings “Madeleine” * * * Ce soir j’attends Madeleine Tonight I wait for Madeleine J’ai apportĂ© du lilas I brought lilac J’en apporte toutes les semaines I bring some every week Madeleine…

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