Born to a large impoverished family, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record. In 1990, she released the anglophone album Unison, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world.
Dion had first gained international recognition in the 1980s by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.Following a series of French albums in the early 1980s, she signed on to CBS Records Canada in 1986. During the 1990s, with the help of Angélil, she achieved worldwide fame after signing with Epic Records and releasing several English albums along with additional French albums, becoming one of the most successful artists in pop music history. However, in 1999 at the height of her success, Dion announced a temporary retirement from entertainment in order to start a family and spend time with her husband, who had been diagnosed with cancer.She returned to the top of pop music in 2002 and signed a three-year (later extended to almost five years) contract to perform nightly in a five-star theatrical show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
After performing in 25 countries during the Taking Chances World Tour which ended in February 2009 (one year after it began) she took another 2 year hiatus, focusing on expanding her family. After 6 in-vitro tries she gave birth to twin boys Nelson and Eddy in October 2010. In the meantime she announced her return to Vegas, her new show simply named "Céline" premièred on March 15th 2011 to spectacular reviews by media and audience.
Dion's music has been influenced by genres ranging from rock and R&B to gospel and classical. While her releases have often received mixed critical reception, she is renowned for her technically skilled and powerful vocals. Dion is the best selling Canadian artist of all time; and her album D'eux is the best selling francophone album of all time. Dion is regarded as one of pop music's most influential voices. Linda Lister describes Dion as a reigning Queen of Pop for her influence over the record industry during the 1990s. On a cultural level, Dion is credited for introducing francophone music to many non-francophone countries around the globe. Dion is also credited for both revitalizing and revolutionizing the entertainment scene in Las Vegas with the gargantuan successes of her residencies there. She managed to re-popularize the Las Vegas "residency" as a desirable way for top artists to essentially tour in place, letting their fans come to them. Over the years, fellow established icons such as Britney Spears, Elton John, Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, Cher and Shania Twain followed suit.
Everybody's Talkin My Baby Down
Céline Dion Lyrics
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That boy is gonna hurt you
His kind of love is not for real
He's only playin'
Fooling with your heart girl
But I know how he makes me feel
And I don't need any other proof
They just don't understand
Momma says he's bad for me
Papa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
And all my friends doubt him
Tell me I should live without him
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
He's not like all the others
Nobody wants to see it
They don't even want to try
Judge a book by it's cover
And you'll never know the story
There's so much more than meets the eye
Oh and I know his heart is true
I don't need anyone
To tell me what to do
Momma says he's bad for me
Papa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
And all my friends doubt him
Tell me I should live without him
My sisters and my brothers
Tell me I should find another
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
Celine Dion's "Everybody's Talkin My Baby Down" is a song about a woman who is in love with a man who is being criticized and judged by her friends and family. They warn her that he is going to hurt her and that his kind of love is not real; however, she knows that he is genuine and true. The woman is confident in her love for him and does not need anyone else's approval or validation. She sees through the surface-level judgements that people might make about him and truly knows who he is.
The lyrics delve into the idea of not solely judging a person based on their appearance or reputation. The woman in the song is facing societal pressure to conform to what her friends and family believe is best for her, but she is determined to follow her heart and trust her own instincts about her relationship. It highlights the importance of personal agency and empowerment in making decisions about one's own life and relationships.
The song's theme of standing by someone despite outside criticism is relatable and has resonated with many listeners over the years. Additionally, the uplifting and empowering message that the song conveys has made it a popular choice for motivational and inspirational playlists. Celine Dion's powerful vocals and passionate delivery help to drive home the song's message and make it a memorable and impactful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
People are sayin'
People are spreading rumors
That boy is gonna hurt you
He will likely cause you emotional pain
His kind of love is not for real
His love is not genuine
He's only playin'
He is just fooling
Fooling with your heart girl
He is playing with your emotions
But I know how he makes me feel
I know how his love makes me feel
And I don't need any other proof
I don't require more evidence
They just don't understand
They lack comprehension
They don't know the truth
They are not aware of the truth
Momma says he's bad for me
My mother thinks that he is not right for me
Papa says I'll be sorry
My father thinks that I will regret being with him
And all my friends doubt him
All my friends do not believe in him
Tell me I should live without him
Advise me to leave him
He's not like all the others
He is different from other guys
Nobody wants to see it
No one wants to acknowledge or admit it
They don't even want to try
They are not willing to try and understand him
Judge a book by its cover
Making assumptions without knowing the details
And you'll never know the story
You will never know the full truth
There's so much more than meets the eye
There's more to him than what you see
Oh and I know his heart is true
I know that he loves me with all his heart
I don't need anyone
I don't require someone else's opinion
To tell me what to do
To tell me how to live my life
My sisters and my brothers
My siblings
Tell me I should find another
They suggest that I find someone else
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
Everyone is criticizing him and saying negative things about him
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNOLD ROMAN, RUSSELL A. DE SALVO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alessandro James Del Rosario
People are sayin'
That boy is gonna hurt you
His kind of love is not for real
He's only playin'
Foolin' with your heart girl
But I know how he makes me feel
And I don't need any other proof
They just don't understand
They don't know the truth
Momma says he's bad for me
Poppa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
And all my friends doubt him
Tell me I should live without him
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
He's not like the others
Nobody wants to see it
They don't even wanna try
Judge a book by its cover
And you'll never know the story
There's so much more than meets the eye
Oh and I know his heart is true
I don't need anyone
To tell me what to do
Momma says he's bad for me
Poppa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
And all my friends doubt him
Tell me I should live without him
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
My sisters and my brothers
Tell me I should find another
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
Oh but they can't feel his touch
They can't feel his kiss
They don't know what it's like to be loved like this
I don't care about their point of view
'Cause it's understood
When the love is good
Nothin' else is gonna do
Momma says he's bad for me
Poppa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
And all my friends doubt him
Tell me I should live without him
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
My baby down
My baby down
My baby down
My baby down
Momma says he's bad for me
Poppa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
And all my friends doubt him
Tell me I should live without him
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
Momma says he's bad for me
Poppa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
And all my friends doubt him
Tell me I should live without him
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
Momma says he's bad for me
Poppa says I'll be sorry
Everybody's talkin' my baby down
Ree-Ree Marie
Céline and René really showed everyone, didn’t they? Their love is true and legendary. ❤️
Josh Ocampo
That's what the song is about.
Edward Schultz
I can only pray to find a Pure and Genuine Love like Renee and Celine. Thanks Celine for showing us how Love works.
PR0G4M3R
I love this song, the beat is awesome!
Diego Angarita Jr.
I agree!
Dishan Mendis
An evergreen song coming from an all-time diva...
Angel Johnson
Dishan Mendis yes
Marvin Olvera
Love the rhythmic the song the beat is danceable.
David Neumann
Really a hidden gem, love you Celine :)
Brandon Minikwu
This song is still amazing!