Why Song Translations Suck: Translating La Vie En Rose | What the Heck Are They Singing?

There's translations of lyrics, and then there's English "versions" of songs. In this week's video we talk about what can get lost in translation, when a song is translated from one language to another. While there's nothing wrong with a lyric interpretation or translation, if understanding the original meaning of song is what's important to you, you're probably better off with a direct translation.

Music Used
Oh By Jingo! - All Star Trio
Shake It and Break It - Lanin's Southern Seranaders
Swipesey Cakewalk - Scott Joplin
The Great One Step - Victor Dance Orchestra