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.
Sunday morning
Étienne Daho Lyrics
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It's just a restless feeling by my side
Early dawning, sunday morning
It's just the wasted years so close behind
Watch out the world's behing you
There's always someone around you
Who will call
It's nothing at all
I've got a feeling
I don't want to know Early dawning,
sunday morning It's all the streets you crossed not so long ago
Sunday morning…
In Étienne Daho's song "Sunday Morning," the lyrics describe the feeling of restlessness and reflection that can come with the dawn of a new day, particularly on a Sunday. The singer is grappling with the weight of past experiences and mistakes, feeling as though wasted years are always close behind, even as they attempt to move forward. The line "Watch out the world's behind you" speaks to the sense that no matter how far they may try to run from their past, it will always be chasing them.
The chorus of the song, "Early dawning, Sunday morning / It's all the streets you crossed not so long ago," reinforces this idea of the past being inescapable, as even the streets the singer walks down remind them of previous experiences. The repeated phrase "It's nothing at all" can be taken as a dismissal of these thoughts and feelings, or perhaps as an acknowledgement of their inevitability.
Overall, "Sunday Morning" is a poignant exploration of the human experience of grappling with the past and trying to move forward, while recognizing that some things may never truly be left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday morning brings the dawning
The start of a new day emphasizes a new beginning
It's just a restless feeling by my side
I am feeling anxious and uneasy
Early dawning, Sunday morning
The early hours of Sunday mark the beginning of a new week
It's just the wasted years so close behind
The past is still haunting me and I feel like life has passed me by
Watch out the world's behind you
Be cautious, because life can be unpredictable
There's always someone around you who will call
People will always be there to support and help you
It's nothing at all
Don't worry, it's not a big deal
Sunday morning and I'm falling
I am feeling lost and overwhelmed
I've got a feeling, I don't want to know
I have an intuition that something bad is going to happen and I don't want to confront it
Early dawning, Sunday morning
The start of a new week, with all its uncertainty and potential
It's all the streets you crossed not so long ago
The memories and experiences of my recent past are still with me and influencing my present
Writer(s): John Davies Cale, Lou Reed Copyright: Garnant Music, Oakfield Avenue Music Ltd.
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