Carmen Habanera | What The Heck Are They Singing?

In the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Singing?" we take a look at the Habanera aria from Bizet's Carmen. Arguably one of the most well known arias of all time, what the lyrics are actually saying may surprise you! Join me as I stumble through the French, and translate both the lyrics and the story behind this piece!

Music Used
Waltz in C sharp minor Op. 64 no. 2 - Chopin
Carmen Suite no. 1 - 2. Aragonaise - Bizet
Carmen Suite no. 1 - 4. Seguidilla - Bizet
Carmen Habanera - Bizet
Waltz in B minor Op. 69 no. 2 - Chopin
Six Moment Musicals, D. 780, III. Allegro moderato in F minor - Schubert
Carmen Suite no. 2 - 4. Chanson du Toréador - Bizet

Citations and Attributions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XAHU4ON6RpDnXNYypQf9QB9zpdsDPOco9SexqIqEGkY/edit?usp=sharing