Cécile Corbel (born 1980, Pont-Croix, Finistère) is a French singer and har… Read Full Bio ↴Cécile Corbel (born 1980, Pont-Croix, Finistère) is a French singer and harpist. She has released a number of albums of original music and worked for Studio Ghibli as a composer for its 2010 film, The Secret World of Arrietty. Corbel sings in many languages including French, Italian, Breton, and English and has done songs in Irish, Turkish, and Japanese.

Corbel now lives in Paris and performs in France and abroad. Her music blends ancient poems and compositions, celtic tunes and Mediterranean influences. She was noticed during her concerts and had the opportunity to play with the greatest “world music” artists:

My Lullaby
Cécile Corbel Lyrics

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The world is cruel, dust fills the air
Night has come like a veil on the earth
There is a song floating in my mind
A little song I can't get out of my head

And I say la la la...

Goodnight, sweet darling, goodnight, my babe

I'll watch over you, don't be afraid
Always the song floating in my mind
This little song I can't get out of my head

And I say la la la...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cécile Corbel's My Lullaby are a reflection on the cruelty of the world and the need for comfort and protection during trying times. The opening lines, "The world is cruel, dust fills the air/Night has come like a veil on the earth," set a desolate tone, implying that the world can be a very harsh and inhospitable place. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of a little song that the singer can't get out of their head. This song seems to serve as a beacon of comfort and familiarity, providing a sense of security amidst the chaos of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

The world is cruel, dust fills the air
Life can be harsh and unpredictable

Night has come like a veil on the earth
The darkness of night has enveloped the world

There is a song floating in my mind
The singer is preoccupied with a particular melody

A little song I can't get out of my head
The melody is lovely but persistent

And I say la la la...
The singer can't help but hum the tune

Goodnight, sweet darling, goodnight, my babe
The singer is bidding someone farewell for the night

I'll watch over you, don't be afraid
The singer is offering protection and reassurance

Always the song floating in my mind
The melody is constantly on the singer's thoughts

This little song I can't get out of my head
The tune has become a fixation for the singer

And I say la la la...
The singer is still humming the melody

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