Jacques Brel quotes

Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter and poet renowned for his powerful lyrics and emotive performances. His songs have profoundly influenced both French and international music. He remains celebrated for his passionate interpretations and enduring impact on chanson. Here are 8 of his quotes:

If we only have love We can melt all the guns And then give the new world To our daughters and sons.If we only have love Then Jerusalem stands And then death has no shadow There are no foreign lands.

Jacques Brel

If we only have love Then we'll only be men And we'll drink from the Grail To be born once again; Then with nothing at all But the little we are We'll have conquered all time All space, the sun, and the stars!

Jacques Brel

Adieu, Francoise, it's hard to die When all the birds are singing in the sky.

Jacques Brel

We can heal all our wounds We can use our own names.

Jacques Brel

Adieu, Francoise, my trusted wife; Without you I'd have had a lonely life. You cheated lots of times but then, I forgave you in the end Though your lover was my friend.

Jacques Brel

If we only have love We will never bow down.

Jacques Brel

Adieu, Francoise, my trusted wife; Without you I'd have had a lonely life. You cheated lots of times but then, I forgave you in the end Though your lover was my friend.Adieu, Francoise, it's hard to die When all the birds are singing in the sky. Now that spring is in the air With your lovers ev'rywhere, Just be careful; I'll be there.

Jacques Brel