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.
Stay With Me
Étienne Daho Lyrics
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Stay with me the dark it needs your light
Won't you stay with me
Please don't go, the skies are turning grey
I need you so, how could you walk away
Plesa don't go, I need you so, stay with me
Please don't leave a broken heart alone
Please don't go, I need you so, stay with me
Under a lonely tree I asked her stay with me
She looked me square in the eye
Then she did answer me not with the words I seek
But with a mournful sigh.
"Stay With Me" by Étienne Daho is a heartfelt plea for companionship and love. The lyrics express the vulnerability and desperation of the singer who doesn't want to be alone anymore. The repetition of the phrase "Stay with me" emphasizes the singer's yearning for emotional support and connection.
In the first verse, the singer begs their lover to stay by their side during the lonely nights and acknowledges that their light is needed to conquer the darkness. The mention of the skies turning grey suggests a metaphorical gloom that the singer hopes their lover can help dispel. The adoration and dependency on the partner are evident when the singer confesses how much they need them and implores them not to leave.
The second verse introduces a poignant interaction between the singer and their lover under a lonely tree. The plea for them to stay is met with a silent response, symbolized by a mournful sigh. This lack of verbal answer intensifies the emotional impact of the song as it seems to suggest that the lover may have already made up their mind to leave, leaving the singer with a sense of heartbreak and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay with me through all the lonely nights
Be by my side during the difficult and solitary moments
Stay with me the dark it needs your light
Stay with me because your presence can illuminate the darkness
Won't you stay with me
I am pleading for you to remain with me
Please don't go, the skies are turning grey
I beg you not to leave as the atmosphere becomes gloomy
I need you so, how could you walk away
I rely on you immensely, how can you abandon me
Please don't go, I need you so, stay with me
I implore you not to leave, as I deeply require your presence
Please don't leave a broken heart alone
Please don't abandon a heart that is shattered and vulnerable
Stay with me, we'll make the stars our home
Stay with me, together we will find comfort and solace in the vastness of the universe
Under a lonely tree I asked her stay with me
Beneath a desolate tree, I requested her to remain by my side
She looked me square in the eye
She stared directly into my eyes
Then she did answer me not with the words I seek
However, instead of providing the response I desired
But with a mournful sigh.
She responded with a sorrowful exhalation.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Dembling Oliver A
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Beat Frame
Very beautiful. Amazing song
Jose Lannac
Xavier Geronimi est un génie de l'ombre de la pop rock française .
GUSTAVO CAVOLI DE ALMEIDA
exelente som
Natche
Les riffs et le titre lui même, je me suis toujours demandée s'il s'agissait d'un hommage au groupe The Mission. Quelqu'un sait ?
asteargo
Une cover des Comateens.