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 Were You
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
'Til they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate
If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
If I were you
If I were you
The lyrics of "If I Were You" by Celine Dion are about a person who is experiencing a drifting relationship. The lyrics are addressed to the person who is causing the issues in the relationship, urging them to take a step back and remember how they felt before. The singer asks the person to stop being uncommunicative, speak what's on their mind, and not lose their ground. They also advise the person to treat their partner better by holding affection higher than any other worldly possession.
The lyrics also highlight the importance of valuing and cherishing the simple pleasures in life that make a relationship meaningful. The singer warns that sometimes these things are only missed when they are gone. They suggest that the person should hold their prized possessions, i.e., their loved ones, close and treasure their love and affection.
Overall, the lyrics are an emotional plea to someone whose lack of communication and affection is putting their relationship at risk. Through the lyrics, Celine Dion appeals to the person to prioritize their partner and their love for them if they want to keep the relationship intact.
Line by Line Meaning
She can feel you
She senses that you are distant
Drifting far away
Your emotional distance is increasing
But she can't see through
She can't understand what you're not communicating
What you do not say
Your silence is making her feel disconnected
Take a step back
Reassess the situation
Don't lose your ground
Hold onto what you believe in
Remember how you felt before
Recall your love for her
And if you care about her
If she matters to you
Show her that you're sure
Demonstrate that you're committed to her
If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes
My prized possessions
What I value most
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
Would be the people I love
'Cause when you lose your love
Because losing someone you love
You lose what means the most
Means losing what matters the most
If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes
I'd hold affection
I'd prioritize showing love
Higher than any star in sight
Above everything else
Take this to heart
Take this advice seriously
And you'll never part
You'll never lose the one you love
These are the things that I would do
This is how I would act
Simple pleasures
Small, everyday things
The hardest to be found
Can be difficult to appreciate
Can't be measured
Can't be quantified
'Til they're not around
Until they're gone
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll leave
Maybe she'll stay
Maybe she'll choose to stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
She'd rather end things than watch the love fade
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Sadness can have a bittersweet quality
Is the saddest fate
Can be the worst outcome
Take this to heart
Take this advice seriously
And you'll never part
You'll never lose the one you love
These are the things that I would do
This is how I would act
If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes
If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes
If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arnie Roman, Shelly Peiken
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RoseMarTV
She can feel you
Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
'Till they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate
[Chorus]
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
You'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
@RoseMarTV
She can feel you
Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
'Till they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate
[Chorus]
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
You'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
@dodddddds
😅 thanks for taking the time in typing this
@zariqafsha
This is one of my all time favorite songs from Celine Dion.. her voice sounds so soothing in this song..
@anSealgair
This has to be from the point of view of a guardian angel. The heavenly effects and the advice in the lyrics from someone who is not in this world and can’t experience it, or maybe did in ages past, but has great wisdom. Celine’s cool, gentle delivery is genius, as if coming from a place of the deepest peace.
@earlydaydreamer9720
"Sometimes the sweetest sorrow, is the saddest fate" I love that irony
@johnskelton1117
I don't have a top 3 of Celine's songs: have 3 at no1😂 Nothing Broken But My Heart, If You Asked Me To & It's All Coming Back To Now😀
@rhommelbulanadi8298
If Heaven has a voice, thats you my Queen, flawless!!!
@user-tj4gz6ux1d
大好きな唄です❤この曲を聴くと高校生の頃の記憶がよみがえります✨
@bertinewithgodallthingsare4361
Wow Celine I hear the words from this song and it really touch my heart and how true the words you have sang is so true. Celine Dion you are the best singer in the world and you sing like a angel ❤️. I like listening to your music
Good for the soul ❤️. Thank you for this awesome song that you had written. You are such a inspiration and thoughtful inspiring joyful encouraging gentle loving big hearted person that you are. Love you Celine ❤️
@edayson2002
i still love this song till now after all those years.....beautiful for eternity. listening in January 2022.