Étienne Daho (born January 14, 1956 in Oran, Algeria) is a French singer-so… Read Full Bio ↴Étienne Daho (born January 14, 1956 in Oran, Algeria) is a French singer-songwriter and musician. Since the early 1980s, he has had an extensive and successful career in the French-speaking world, with a synth-driven and rock-influenced pop sound. He is known for his low, whispery singing style, similar to Leonard Cohen and Benjamin Biolay, and for his innovative and creative music videos. His main influence is Francoise Hardy.

Daho is best known in Britain for his appearence on the number 11 Saint Etienne hit single "He's On The Phone", which is an English-language adaptation of his 1984 French-language hit "Weekend à Rome". He also collaborated with Saint Etienne on the Resurrection EP, his album Eden, and his single "Le Premier Jour", itself based on the track "Ready or Not" from Sarah Cracknell's 1997 solo album "Lipslide".

He has worked with many other artists, such as Chris Isaak, Marianne Faithfull, Elli Medeiros, Astrud Gilberto, Vanessa Daou, the Swingle Singers, and more. His duet with Charlotte Gainsbourg, titled "If", was released in 2004.

His 1996 album Eden featured a mix of electronic-oriented songs, ranging from downtempo ballads to drum 'n' bass-influenced tracks, and HiNRG dance. Corps & armes (2000) saw Daho return to a more orchestral sound fuelled by traditional instruments, such as piano, acoustic guitar, and horns. In 2004, he released Réévolution, which featured a guitar-heavy rock sound.

In 2012, he produced and composed songs for French comedian/singer Lou Doillon for her first album Places.

Étienne Daho is one of the most influential French pop singers of the last four decades. His extensive work has seen him collaborate with many artists, and explore a wide range of musical styles.

Little Bit Of Rain
Étienne Daho Lyrics

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If I should leave you
Try to remember the good times
Warm days filled with sunshine

And just a little bit of rain
And just a little bit of rain

And if you look back

Try to forget all the bad times
Lonely blue and sad times

And just a little bit of rain
And just a little bit of rain

And if I look back
I'll remember all the good times
Warm days filled with sunshine

And just a little bit of rain
And just a little bit of rain

If I should leave you
Try to remember all the good times
Warm days filled with sunshine

And just a little bit of rain
And just a little bit of rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Étienne Daho's song, Little Bit Of Rain evokes nostalgia in the listener - the feelings one gets when they are about to leave someone or something they hold dearly. The lyrics encourage the listener to focus on the good times they’ve had with the person or thing before they leave. The line "If I should leave you" suggests that the singer is aware that his time with his loved one is coming to an end, and wants them to remember the happy days they've shared together.

The first two lines of the chorus encourage the listener to “try to remember the good times” and “try to forget all the bad times”. While the good times may have been warmer and brighter with “sunshine”, the bad times were filled with “loneliness” and “sadness”. The chorus concludes with the line “and just a little bit of rain”, which suggests that experiencing a little bit of sadness can help us appreciate the good times we’ve had.

This song is a reminder that every relationship has its ups and downs, and that it’s important to cherish the good times and learn from the bad. It encourages the listener to be grateful for the experiences they’ve had with their loved ones, and to keep those memories close, even when they have to let go.

Line by Line Meaning

If I should leave you
In the scenario where I have to go away from you

Try to remember the good times
Recall the happy moments we shared together

Warm days filled with sunshine
The pleasant and bright experiences in our past

And just a little bit of rain
Even if there were some problems or hardships

And if you look back
If you reflect on our past

Try to forget all the bad times
Attempt to erase the negative memories from that past

Lonely blue and sad times
The unhappy moments we faced together

And if I look back
If I also revisit our shared experiences

I'll remember all the good times
I'll recollect fondly on the positive moments we had

And just a little bit of rain
Even if it wasn't always perfect

If I should leave you
In the event I depart from you

Try to remember all the good times
Think back on our happy and fulfilling moments

Warm days filled with sunshine
Vivid, cheerful and sunny recollections from past times

And just a little bit of rain
Remembering that our past wasn't always trouble-free

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BONNER, DUNBAR, SHAKESPEARE, WILLIS

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