Marguerite sings about a young girl’s search for belonging in la maison from the album grandir. The song features lyrics by Vincha and Marguerite, with music composed by Vincha, Marguerite, François-Henri, Chab, and Marlon B. It tells the story of growing up in an empty house and later living in a small Paris apartment.
Released: September 26, 2025
la maison
Marguerite • From “grandir”
Lyricist
Vincha, Marguerite
Composer
Vincha, Marguerite, François-Henri, Chab, Marlon B
la maison Lyrics Meaning Marguerite | grandir
Marguerite writes about a childhood marked by absence, singing, ‘A little girl in a big house looks for her dad, but he isn’t there.’ She asks, ‘Why do I get the blues just from thinking about it?’ This line shows the lasting impact of loneliness.
À La MaisonAt Home
Petite Fille Dans Grande Maison Cherche Papa Il Est Pas LàA little girl in a big house looks for her dad, but he isn’t there.
Maman S’occupe Des Garçons Petite Fille Dit Que Ça VaMom’s busy with the boys, the little girl says she’s fine.
Les Dimanches Matins Sont Longs Prier Dieu Ça Sert À QuoiThe Sunday mornings are long, what’s the use of praying to God?
Dictée Game Boy Télévision Demain École C’est La PressionSpelling tests, Game Boy, television, tomorrow school’s the pressure.
Pourquoi Ça M’fait Bizarre De RentrerWhy does it feel so weird to go back home,
Pourquoi Ça M’fout Le Cafard Rien Qu’d’y PenserWhy do I get the blues just from thinking about it?
J’suis Pas Chez MoiI’m not at home.
À La MaisonAt home,
Y A Des Trucs Qui Tournent Pas RondThere are things that just aren’t right.
Moi J’veux Construire Ma MaisonI want to build my own house,
J’y Mettrai Tout C’que J’aimeI’ll put everything I love inside.
Tout C’que Tout C’que J’aime Tout C’que Tout C’que J’ai AhEverything, everything I love, everything, everything I have, ah.
Grande Fille Dans Petit Appart’ Paris 9 Et Ligne 4A big girl in a small apartment, Paris’ 9th district and ‘Line 4’.
Y A Mes Copines Sur L’canap’ C’est Pas Un Salon C’est Un SquatMy girlfriends are on the sofa, it’s not a living room, it’s a crash pad.
Les Dimanches Soirs Je Suis Solo J’pense À Des Trucs Pas RigolosOn Sunday nights I’m all alone, thinking of things that aren’t much fun.
En Dépression Sur Mon Vélo J’me Répète Que Le Monde Est BeauFeeling down on my bike, I keep telling myself the world is beautiful.
Pourquoi Ça M’fait Bizarre De RentrerWhy does it feel so weird to go back home,
Pourquoi Ça M’fout Le Cafard Rien Qu’d’y PenserWhy do I get the blues just from thinking about it?
Jamais Chez MoiNever at home.
À La MaisonAt home,
Y A Des Trucs Qui Tournent Pas RondThere are things that just aren’t right.
Moi J’veux Construire Ma MaisonI want to build my own house,
J’y Mettrai Tout C’que J’aimeI’ll put everything I love inside.
Tout C’que Tout C’que J’aime Tout C’que Tout C’que J’ai AhEverything, everything I love, everything, everything I have, ah.
À La MaisonAt home,
Y A Des Silences Qui En Disent LongThere are silences that speak volumes.
Moi J’veux Construire Ma MaisonI want to build my own house,
J’y Mettrai Tout C’que J’aimeI’ll put everything I love inside.
Tout C’que Tout C’que J’aime Tout C’que Tout C’que J’ai AhEverything, everything I love, everything, everything I have, ah.
Moi J’veux Construire Ma MaisonI want to build my own house,
J’y Mettrai Tout C’que J’aimeI’ll put everything I love inside.
Tout C’que Tout C’que J’aime Tout C’que Tout C’que J’ai AhEverything, everything I love, everything, everything I have, ah.
The la maison lyrics meaning highlights the desire to create a personal sanctuary. Marguerite repeats, ‘I want to build my own house,’ symbolizing hope and the search for emotional security.
