Je voudrais décrocher la lune Je voudrais même sauver la Terre Mais avant tout Je voudrais parler à mon père

Experience the emotional depth of the song through this lyric video: Céline Dion - Parler à mon père (lyrics) YouTube• Apr 23, 2026

Je voudrais oublier le temps Pour un soupir, pour un instant Une parenthèse après la course Et partir où mon cœur me pousse

The lyrics reflect a desire to pause a busy, high-profile life—described as a "race"—to find quietude and reconnect with one’s roots. Throughout the song, Céline expresses a wish for impossible feats, like "unhooking the moon" or "saving the world," only to emphasize that her true, singular desire is simply to talk to her father once more.

: While personal to Céline, the song speaks to anyone who has lost a loved one and wishes for "just one more conversation."

Written by Jacques Veneruso, the song is a deeply personal tribute to her father, Adhémar Dion, who passed away in 2003.