He first came to the music industry's attention with his collaboration with, and arrangements for, Keren Ann and his sister Coralie Clément. Finally earning a solo contract after many years of struggle, Biolay released his debut album, Rose Kennedy, in 2002. A concept album, Rose Kennedy looks at early 1960s America through the cataractic eyes of the late matriarch Read Full BioBenjamin Biolay is a songwriter, musician, singer, and record producer who was born January 20, 1973 in Villefranche-sur-Saone, France.
He first came to the music industry's attention with his collaboration with, and arrangements for, Keren Ann and his sister Coralie Clément. Finally earning a solo contract after many years of struggle, Biolay released his debut album, Rose Kennedy, in 2002. A concept album, Rose Kennedy looks at early 1960s America through the cataractic eyes of the late matriarch, who went from attending dinner parties to suffering the assassination of two of her sons.
Next up was Négatif, a double CD full of sometimes violent imagery surrounding a group of drifters, which included a disaffected, oddly sympathetic, american named Billy Bob. Biolay released two albums in 2005, A L'origine (translated: In The Beginning) is a darker, denser work than his previous outings, while Home is a light, sunny duet album with his wife, started when they noticed that they needed good road trip CD to listen to while on vacation. He has also written film scores, songs and arrangements for such beloved french stars as Francoise Hardy, Juliette Greco and Henri Salvador.
He worked with Elodie Frégé on her second album Le Jeu des 7 erreurs
(including lead single "La Ceinture") which was released in autumn 2006.
Little Darlin'
Benjamin Biolay Lyrics
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dans les détails
j'ai attaqué
le train postal
si je dérive
c'est en aval
mon univers
est carcéral
mon amour, j'ai pêché
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Sans trop entrer
dans les détails
il est grand temps
que je m'en aille
je sens le feu
dans mes entrailles
cette injection
qu'on dit létale
mon amour, j'ai échoué
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Sans dévoiler
trop de mystère
j'ai quitté cette
vie de misère
j'ai ma devise
j'ai mon dicton
les gens c'est tous
de sacrés cons
mon amour, j'ai basculé
de l'autre côté
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
The lyrics to Benjamin Biolay's song "Little Darlin'" describe a journey, both physically and emotionally. The singer reveals that he has committed a crime by robbing a postal train, and implying that he is on the run from the authorities. He describes the feeling of being trapped in his own universe that is now prison-like, suggesting that he is struggling with the consequences of his actions. He then goes on to express his love for someone but admits that they love another, ultimately revealing that he has failed in some way.
As the lyrics progress, the singer admits that it is time for him to leave and that he feels a fire burning within him that he suggests could be deadly. He emotionally admits defeat and that he has failed in his love.
Finally, the singer seems to imply that he has left his old life behind and has a new motto, suggesting a change in direction. However, he also implies that he has become disillusioned with people and the world at large, concluding that he has reached a point of no return.
Overall, the lyrics to "Little Darlin'" suggest a journey of self-discovery, regret, and ultimately, acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Sans trop entrer
Without going into too much detail
dans les détails
about the specifics
j'ai attaqué
I attacked
le train postal
the mail train
si je dérive
if I drift
c'est en aval
it's downstream
mon univers
my universe
est carcéral
is a prison
mon amour, j'ai pêché
my love, I have sinned
My little darling, oh how, I love you
My little darling, oh how I cherish you
How I love you, none can tell
I love you deeply, beyond words
In your heart you love another
You love someone else in your heart
Little darling, pal of mine
My dear little friend
Sans trop entrer
Without going into too much detail
dans les détails
about the specifics
il est grand temps
it's high time
que je m'en aille
that I leave
je sens le feu
I feel the fire
dans mes entrailles
in my guts
cette injection
this injection
qu'on dit létale
that they say is lethal
mon amour, j'ai échoué
my love, I have failed
Sans dévoiler
Without revealing
trop de mystère
too much mystery
j'ai quitté cette
I left this
vie de misère
life of misery
j'ai ma devise
I have my motto
j'ai mon dicton
I have my saying
les gens c'est tous
people are all
de sacrés cons
a bunch of jerks
mon amour, j'ai basculé
my love, I have tilted
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN BIOLAY
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fsociety
Sans trop entrer
dans les détails
j'ai attaqué
le train postal
si je dérive
c'est en aval
mon univers
est carcéral
mon amour, j'ai pêché
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Sans trop entrer
dans les détails
il est grand temps
que je m'en aille
je sens le feu
dans mes entrailles
cette injection
qu'on dit létale
mon amour, j'ai échoué
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Sans dévoiler
trop de mystère
j'ai quitté cette
vie de misère
j'ai ma devise
j'ai mon dicton
les gens c'est tous
de sacrés cons
mon amour, j'ai basculé
de l'autre côté
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Marie
A song I will never be sick of.
David C.
Biolay : le roi des arrangements, simplement superbe ***
fsociety
Sans trop entrer
dans les détails
j'ai attaqué
le train postal
si je dérive
c'est en aval
mon univers
est carcéral
mon amour, j'ai pêché
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Sans trop entrer
dans les détails
il est grand temps
que je m'en aille
je sens le feu
dans mes entrailles
cette injection
qu'on dit létale
mon amour, j'ai échoué
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Sans dévoiler
trop de mystère
j'ai quitté cette
vie de misère
j'ai ma devise
j'ai mon dicton
les gens c'est tous
de sacrés cons
mon amour, j'ai basculé
de l'autre côté
My little darling, oh how, I love you
How I love you, none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling, pal of mine
Audepointzero
L'une de mes préférées de toute sa discographie. Merci BB
Mário Luna Filho
So beautiful and chilling - Great track! Just loved it
BARG barguese
una de las mejores canciones que ha parido el pop en la historia
Carla Sidhom
My favorite song. Thank you for posting!!
Luz García
The best Song of Benjamin!
Jonathan Juárez
Que buena canción, saludos desde México
Jade1683
Magnifique chanson de Benjamin Biolay