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.
If I Could
Céline Dion Lyrics
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I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes
Give you courage in a world of compromise
Yes, I would, if I could
I would teach you all the things I never learned
And I'd help you cross the bridges that I've burned
Yes, I would
I would try to shield your innocence from time
But the part of life I gave you isn't mine
I've watched you grow so I could let you go
If I could
I would help you make it through the hungry years
But I know that I could never cry your tears
But I would if I could
Yes, if I lived in a time and place
Where you don't want to be
You don't have to walk along this road with me
My yesterday won't have to be your way
If I knew
I would try to change the world I brought you to
And there isn't very much that I could do
But I still would if I could
Oh, baby, I just want to protect you
And help my baby through the hungry years
'Cause you're part of me
And if you ever, ever, ever need
A set of shoulder to cry on
Or just someone to talk to
I'll be there, I'll be there
I didn't change your world
But I would if I could
Céline Dion's song "If Walls Could Talk" is a love song that talks about two lovers who share a secret that only the walls of their room know. The lyrics suggest that the two lovers have a forbidden relationship, and they often lose control of their desires when they're together. The walls of the room are the only witnesses to their passionate love and intense emotions. The singer wonders how long they can keep their secret and how long the walls can keep it hidden. The words "If walls could talk" suggest that the walls of the room hold many secrets and have witnessed many things that they can't tell anyone.
The lyrics of the song have two different themes running through them. The first is the passion and intensity of the relationship between the two lovers, which is hidden from the world, and the second is the security and love that the two lovers feel for each other. The lyrics are written in a way that suggests that the two lovers are satisfied with their secret and don't want to share it with anyone else. They have a special connection that nobody else can understand. The lines, "If walls could talk, they would say 'I want you more'" and "They would say, 'Hey, never felt like this before'" show how much the two lovers are passionate about each other and how much they value their relationship.
Overall, "If Walls Could Talk" is a beautiful love song that shows how two lovers can share a special bond that nobody else can understand. The lyrics are written in a beautiful way that expresses the intensity of the emotions and feelings that the two lovers feel towards each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you keep a secret?
Asking if the listener can keep a secret.
These walls keep a secret
The walls of the room have knowledge of their intimate behavior.
That only we know
The knowledge of their behavior is confined to only them.
But how long can they keep it
They are unsure of their ability to keep the secret.
'Cause we're two lovers who lose control
They are two people who get lost in their passion for each other.
We're two shadows chasing rainbows
They live in their own world, chasing impossible dreams.
Behind closed windows
Their behavior is only behind closed windows.
Behind closed doors
Their behavior is only behind closed doors.
If walls could talk, ooh
Imagining what the walls would say.
They would say "I want you more"
The walls would express their desire for them.
They would say "Hey, never felt like this before"
The walls would acknowledge the intensity of their love.
And that you would always be the one for me
The strength of their love for each other is indescribable.
Two people making memories
They are creating memories together.
Just too good to tell
Their love is too intimate to explain to others.
And these arms are never empty
When they are together, they are never lonely.
When we're lying where we fell
Their love is so strong that they do not care where they are.
Forbidden pictures, making magic
They engage in forbidden activities that bring them joy.
Taking chances
They are always willing to take risks for each other.
Making love
They engage in an intimate act of love.
If walls had eyes, my
Imagining what the walls would see.
They would see the love inside
The walls would see the love that they share.
They would see me
The walls would see them together in love.
In your arms in ecstasy
They experience pure joy in each other's embrace.
And with every move they'd know
The walls would sense their love with every movement.
I love you so, oh
Their love is strong and passionate.
When I'm feeling weak
They rely on each other for strength and support.
You give me wings
Their partner gives them the strength to overcome their weaknesses.
When the fire has no heat
When their passion dwindles, their love reignites the flame.
You light it up again
Their partner is able to reignite the passion in their love.
When I hear no violins
Without any external factors, their love can still thrive.
You play my every string
Their partner has a deep understanding of them and acts accordingly.
So stop the press
Asking for privacy and discretion.
Hold the news
Urging the listener not to share their secret.
Walls, can you keep a secret?
Asking if the walls can keep their secret.
I love you so
Their love is intense.
Oh love you so baby
Their love is tender and loving.
Oh baby, love you love you so honey
Their love is sweet and filled with affection.
Love you, love you, love you so oh oh
Their love is the most important thing in their life.
If they could see you and me, only you and me baby
If others could see their love together, it would be magical.
Just you and me, baby oh oh ohh baby
The lyrics repeat the intimate desire for only them to share their love.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenneth Hirsch, Ron Miller, Marti Sharron
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fernandoalves5491
If I could
I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes
Give you courage in a world of compromise
Yes, I would
If I could
I would teach you all the things I've never learned
And I'd help you cross the bridges that I've burned
Yes, I would
If I could
I would try to shield your innocence from time
But the part of life I gave you isn't mine
I've watched you grow
So I could let you go
If I could
I would help you make it through the hungry years
But I know that I could never cry your tears
But I would
If I could
If I live
In a time and place where you don't wanna be
You don't have to walk along this road with me
My yesterday
Won't have to be your way
If I knew
I would've tried to change the world I brought you to
And there isn't very much that I could do
But I would
If I could...
Oh baby... I just wants to protect you
And help my baby through the hungry years
It's part of me
And if you ever... ever need
Sad shoulder to cry on
I'm just someone to talk to
I'll be there... I'll be there
I didn't change your world
But I would
If I Could
@erzsike50
Ha tudnék
Megvédelek a szomorúságtól a szemedben
Adjon bátorságot a kompromisszumok világában
Igen, megtenném
Ha tudnék
Megtanítanálak mindarra, amit még sosem tanultam
És segítek átkelni a hidakon, amelyeket felgyújtottam
Igen, megtenném
Ha tudnék
Megpróbálnám óvni az ártatlanságodat az időtől
De az életnek az a része, amit neked adtam, nem az enyém
Láttam, ahogy nősz
Szóval elengedhetlek
Ha tudnék
Segítenék átvészelni az éhes éveket
De tudom, hogy soha nem tudnám elsírni a könnyeidet
De megtenném
Ha tudnék
Igen, ha élek
Olyan helyen és időben, ahol nem akarsz lenni
Nem kell végigmenned velem ezen az úton
A tegnapi napom nem kell, hogy a tiéd legyen
Ha tudtam volna
Megpróbálnám megváltoztatni azt a világot, ahová elhoztalak
És nem nagyon tudok mit tenni
De megtenném
Ha tudnék
Oh bébi
Csak meg akarlak védeni
És segítsd át a babámat az éhes éveken
Mert a részem vagy
És ha valaha szüksége lesz rá
Mondtam egy vállát, hogy sírjak
Vagy csak valakivel beszélhet
Ott leszek, ott leszek
Nem én változtattam meg a világodat
De megtenném
Ha tudnék
@carolynhenning
I played this when my son was a baby. I thought it was the most beautiful song ever and I would play it as he took naps cuddled up on my chest. The lyrics always made me sad because the message was that eventually kids grow up and move on with their own life. And we can no longer protect them. I also remember thinking when my son turned 18 I would make a video to this for him. That seemed so far away. Fast forward. It’s now just three months until his 18th bday and I listened to this again. It had been at least 10 years…and now I’m sitting here in a blubbering mess. ❤️
@jak30341
Such beautiful lyrics, I lost my little 15 year old four-legged canine baby two days ago and come to find this, this song has been on my mind this morning. Comforting to my soul. 😭😇
@erikvanopstal9272
Hoe is dat mogelijk?
@emekaremi6337
God is he that has a better plan for you...please take heart, ok?
@shwil2857
When my heart is heavy for my children I play this and sing it to my babies. Thank you Celine Dion for sharing your gift. Lord bless you!
@ANTONJBRMUSIC
Such a beautiful piece of music. So proud of you Celine. Such a woman. You girls and mothers lead this world 🙏🏼
@davidoppong441
such a beautiful gift to the world
@abegailmarelinn
CELINEEEE... ur the 1st singer uve ever known... when i was 4, i used to sing ur songs and dad taught me that, real singers never exist like billies... i love billie eilish but, 1st one stays forever
@ronalsidabutar443
Same as I, maybe not exactly the 1st like You. But she's the only one singer that I love till now start when I in elementary 😅
@eshu1112
Elisha Lasay you’re such a boomer no offense