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.
Map to My Heart
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Riding on horses, boys with guitars
If you really wanna get the root of me
You don't have to try so hard
Give me a reason to dance in the dark
Be there to catch me and I'll fall apart
If you wanna know how to get to me
I cry for no reason
I laugh at awkward moments
There's no manual that explains where I'm going
So show me the way, show me the way
White chocolate kisses under the stars
Riding on horses, boys with guitars
If you want to know how to get to me
Follow the map to my heart
You played that thing like you're talking again
You strum those strings like an angel of love
Did you notice I can't focus on nothing else?
What's making me come out of my shell?
Sometimes it's so hard to tell
I don't even know myself when you do, yeah, you do
Oh, oh, oh yeah
Oh, baby
Don't ask for directions
I'm tired of explaining
There's no book I've read that says what I'm saying
So show me the way (show me the way), show me the way (show me)
Give me a reason to dance in the dark
Be there to catch me and I'll fall apart
If you really want to get the root of me
You don't have to try so hard
If you wanna know how to get to me, yeah
Then follow the map to my heart
Just follow it, baby, to my, to my heart
Just follow the map to my-
In Celine Dion's song "Map to My Heart", the lyrics describe the complexity of the singer's emotions and the journey it takes to connect with them. The first verse references "white chocolate kisses under the stars" and "riding on horses, boys with guitars" to highlight the simple and romantic moments that the singer finds joy in. The lyrics suggest that these small things are what make up the bigger picture of who she is. The chorus repeats the idea that to truly get to know the singer, you must follow the "map to my heart" and be there for her through the ups and downs.
The second verse references the person's ability to bring out a side of the singer that she doesn't even know exists. The line "sometimes it's so hard to tell, I don't even know myself when you do" showcases the power of connection and how it can reveal new layers of a person. The singer expresses frustration at not being able to explain herself fully, but also acknowledges that this is a part of her unique journey. The song ends with a plea for the listener to continue to follow the map and show the singer the way.
Line by Line Meaning
White chocolate kisses under the stars
Romantic and sweet moments which are cherished memories
Riding on horses, boys with guitars
Fun and exciting times filled with adventure
If you really wanna get the root of me
To truly understand me and what makes me the person I am
You don't have to try so hard
It doesn't take a lot of effort to connect with me
Give me a reason to dance in the dark
Motivate me to enjoy the moment and have fun
Be there to catch me and I'll fall apart
Support me in difficult times when I feel vulnerable
If you wanna know how to get to me
To discover what makes me happy and how to connect with me
Follow the map to my heart
Find my love and my true self
I cry for no reason
Emotions don't always make sense or have an identifiable cause
I laugh at awkward moments
Finding humor in situations that might be uncomfortable or strange
There's no manual that explains where I'm going
Life doesn't come with instructions and we all make our own paths
So show me the way, show me the way
Help guide me and show me new experiences
You played that thing like you're talking again
The way you play music feels like you're expressing yourself
You strum those strings like an angel of love
Playing music with love, passion, and emotion
Did you notice I can't focus on nothing else?
You have my full attention and I am completely captivated
What's making me come out of my shell?
Exploring new feelings and emotions that I didn't know were there before
Sometimes it's so hard to tell
Our emotions don't always have clear explanations or reasons
Oh baby, don't ask for directions
Our journey together doesn't need specific instructions or guidance
I'm tired of explaining
Feeling frustrated with having to constantly explain myself to others
There's no book I've read that says what I'm saying
My feelings are unique and cannot be found through someone else's experiences
Give me a reason to dance in the dark
Motivate me to enjoy the moment and have fun
Be there to catch me and I'll fall apart
Support me in difficult times when I feel vulnerable
If you really want to get the root of me
To truly understand me and what makes me the person I am
You don't have to try so hard
It doesn't take a lot of effort to connect with me
If you wanna know how to get to me
To discover what makes me happy and how to connect with me
Then follow the map to my heart
Find my love and my true self
Just follow it, baby, to my, to my heart
Come find my love and my true essence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shelly Peiken, Guy Roche
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Monica Johnson
THE most underrated song of Céline Dion. 💯
Rasaq Olasunkanmi
She gets better with age. Simply ageless and the voice simple magical and absolutely Celine Dion.
Zenia Trim
💝I love you, Celine Dion!! You are my favorite singer in the whole world!!🙏💖☺️🙏💝
WinniEd
Absolutely amazing.
April Burch
Awesome job as always Celine! So happy that you feel better and confident to make new music! I've been praying for y'all and it's great to hear and see ya back! God bless ya always!
Vera
Celine ist einfach eine Tolle Frau und ein ganz toller Mensch einfach nur wundschön wundervoll 🙏🏼🍀🍀🍀🍀👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖🤗😉🥰😘💃🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Klaudia Tatar
the vibe of this album blows me away ❤
amangogna68
Great music and fantastic singer !
AmeliaMariaFerriraAndrade Amélia pinpona
Bom dia adoro esta cantora 😘 bjs
mancam
Unbelievable ! Celine is perfect!