Souchon signed his first contract in 1971, but had no success until he began to collaborate with composer/arranger Laurent Voulzy ; they would write together, but each released albums under his own name. Souchon's first hit was "J'ai 10 ans" (1974), from the album of the same name. Souchon's biggest hit was probably "Foule Sentimentale" from 1995's C'est Deja ca. His recent album is from 2005, called La Vie Theodore which features his song "Et si en plus, y'a personne" [What if, even more, there is no one], a song condemning religious intolerance.
He wrote the theme for François Truffaut's 1979 film Love on the Run (L'amour en fuite).
Ils étaient deux garçons
Alain Souchon Lyrics
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Ils étaient deux garçons
Leur chant
Leur chant
Emplit ma maison
Leur chant
Emplit ma maison
The song "Ils Etaient Deux Garcons" by Alain Souchon & Laurent Voulzy is a melancholic tune that mainly speaks of the memories of two boys who once visited the singer's home. The lyrics, "Ils étaient deux garçons" which translates to "they were two boys" emphasizes the significance of their presence, possibly indicating that they were dear friends or family members. The repetition of the phrase also emphasizes their importance as if they left a mark that cannot be forgotten.
The lines, "Leur chant, leur chant, emplit ma maison" which translates to "their song, their song, filled my house" make references to the boys' expression. Their songs were so captivating that they lingered long after they left. The use of the word "remplir" (to fill) suggests that their presence was lively and glorious, and it made the house feel whole. The song's melody, coupled with the words, evoke a tingling sensation of warmth and sadness.
In conclusion, the song is a beautiful memento of fleeting moments of joy and companionship that can never be replaced. The lyrics and melody beautifully capture the pain of missing someone so dear, letting the memory of them live on even after they have gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Ils étaient deux garçons
Deux garçons étaient ensemble
Ils étaient deux garçons
Deux garçons étaient ensemble
Leur chant
Leur voix en train de chanter
Leur chant
Leur voix en train de chanter
Emplit ma maison
Rempli ma maison avec leur musique
Leur chant
Leur voix en train de chanter
Leur chant
Leur voix en train de chanter
Emplit ma maison
Rempli ma maison avec leur musique
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alain Souchon, Laurent Voulzy
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