Limelight
Alizée Lyrics


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Dream always and all ways
I don't know where I'm going.
Looking for the limelight (bright)

I can't recall where I've been,

In this long long white night
Find a way and away
I don't know if I should...

Burning waves of ecstasy... Oui...





Stairs, lights, music, sweat
Scares, frights, panic, threat

Overall Meaning

The first set of lyrics in Alizée's song Limelight are about a sense of disorientation and uncertainty about the future. The singer notes that she is always dreaming, which suggests that she has an active imagination and a strong desire for something better. However, at the same time, she doesn't know where she is going, which implies that she lacks direction in her life. This feeling is reinforced by the reference to "the limelight", which is a metaphor for fame and success. The brightness of the limelight is something that the singer desires, but she is looking for it because she doesn't know where else to go.


The second and third set of lyrics in the song are reflective of the disorientation and confusion that are present at the beginning of the song. The singer notes that she can't recall where she has been, which further reinforces the idea that she lacks direction and purpose. The long, white night is a metaphor for this sense of confusion and disorientation. However, the singer also notes that she is looking for a way and away, which suggests that even though she is lost, she is still actively searching for something better.


The final set of lyrics in the song are a contrast to the earlier ones. The lyrics describe a scene that is active and full of energy. The reference to "burning waves of ecstasy" suggests that the singer has found what she was looking for, at least for a moment. The scene of stairs, lights, music, and sweat suggests that the singer is in a nightclub or a similar venue. However, there is also a sense of danger and excitement present in the lyrics. The references to "scares, frights, panic, threat" suggest that there is a darker side to the limelight and that the dangers of fame are always present.


Line by Line Meaning

Dream always and all ways
Always and in every way, keep dreaming.


I don't know where I'm going.
I am uncertain about my path.


Looking for the limelight (bright)
Searching for attention and recognition in the brightest spotlight.


I can't recall where I've been,
I cannot remember where I have been in the past.


In this long long white night
During this extended and bright night.


Find a way and away
Discover a path that leads you away.


I don't know if I should...
I am unsure if I should do this action or not.


Burning waves of ecstasy... Oui...
Intense and overwhelming feelings of pleasure and delight.


Stairs, lights, music, sweat
The atmosphere of the space is lively and energetic, with people dancing and sweating.


Scares, frights, panic, threat
There is an atmosphere of fear, apprehension, and danger in this situation.




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@nidaelgarcia

Los remasters hicieron que escuchara este álbum y wow. Es hermoso. No he parado de escucharlo. Merecía muchísimo más reconocimiento.

@_Jo23

este álbum sigue siendo mi álbum favorito en pleno 2017, simplemente maginifico.
una joya que no todos pueden apreciar
UNE ENFANT DU SIECLE

@thorsubject

Roberto Jo yo no podría decidir pero estoy de acuerdo, simplemente magnífico! 👌

@_Jo23

Thor Subject que me dices de " yo aquí, tu allá por mi volverás me muero, me muero." ♡ Justo en estos momentos lo escucho ♡

@thorsubject

Feliz tú sin mí oh Dios nos podrás, Me muero me muero! Claro me encanta

@tharimomoko1

Pienso lo mismo, es mi album favorito desde que salí de preparatoria en el 2010.

@leoferrer1069

Para mi igual, es un álbum magnífico

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@misscroft007

so underrated....such an iconic modern song...

@kinderehre2309

I hope it will be underrated till the end of time 😉😉

@jaroslavdvorak3720

Alizée siempre estuvo adelantada a su época, por eso jamás fue totalmente reconocida y aunque no lo quieran muchos reconocer impuso modas, música, formas de vestir, cortes de cabello, todo por lo menos un año de adelanto. Lastima que ya no cante, yo la amaba!

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