Alizée entered the music business in 2000. She has since released four studio albums — first two of which were composed by Laurent Boutonnat and written by Mylène Farmer. Her first album was Gourmandises, which received Platinum certification within three months of release. Gourmandises was a success both in France and abroad — after it had its international launch in 2001 — earning Alizée the distinction of being the highest selling female French singer in 2001.[3] The album featured her most successful single "Moi... Lolita" which reached number one in several countries in Europe and East Asia. Gourmandises was followed by a second studio album Mes Courants Électriques in 2003, which was also quite successful, though not as big a hit as Alizée's debut album. Following its release, Alizée toured France during the fall of 2003, performing in 43 concerts throughout France, along with Belgium and Switzerland.[4]
Alizée married fellow French singer Jérémy Chatelain in late 2003. Following her marriage, she took a hiatus from singing before returning with a new album, titled Psychédélices, on 3 December 2007.[5] Her fourth album titled Une Enfant Du Siècle was released on 29 March 2010 and showcases her new mature persona, while distancing herself from her earlier lolita figure.
Limelight
Alizée Lyrics
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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
Burning waves of ecstasy... Oui...
Stairs, lights, music, sweat
Scares, frights, panic, threat
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.
Contributed by Nolan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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
@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!