Michelle – The Beatles

Michelle, ma belle

These are words that go together well

My Michelle

Michelle, ma belle

Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble

Très bien ensemble

I love you, I love you, I love you

That’s all I want to say

Until I find a way

I will say the only words I know that

You’ll understand

Michelle, ma belle

Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble

Très bien ensemble

I need to, I need to, I need to

I need to make you see

Oh, what you mean to me

Until I do I’m hoping you will

Know what I mean

I love you

I want you, I want you, I want you

I think you know by now

I’ll get to you somehow

Until I do I’m telling you so

You’ll understand

Michelle, ma belle

Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble

Très bien ensemble

And I will say the only words I know

That you’ll understand, my Michelle

A Tender Bilingual Love Song

“Michelle” by The Beatles is a standout track that beautifully blends English and French, creating a romantic atmosphere with simple yet heartfelt lyrics. The narrator repeatedly addresses Michelle, expressing his deep affection and longing. The use of French phrases like “ma belle” and “sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble” adds an air of sophistication and charm, emphasizing the universality of love. The chorus is intimate and direct, with the repeated declaration of “I love you,” capturing the vulnerability of someone struggling to find the right words to express deep emotions. The song’s gentle melody and soft delivery make it a timeless ballad about the power of love and the desire to be understood.

Song Credits

  • Songwriters: Paul McCartney, John Lennon
  • Release Year: 1965
  • Label: Parlophone