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.
My Precious One
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Lay down your pretty head
My dearest one, my sleepy one
It's time to go to bed
My precious one, my darling one
Don't let your lashes weep
My cherished one, my weary one
It's time to go to sleep
Just bow your head
And give your cares to me
Just close your eyes
And fall into the sweetest dream
'Cause in my loving arms
You're safe as you will ever be
So hush, my dear and sleep
And in your dreams
You'll ride on angels' wings
Dance with the stars
And touch the face of God
And if you should awake
My precious one, my tiny one
I'll kiss your little cheek
And underneath the smiling moon
I'll send you back to sleep
The song “My Precious One” is an endearing lullaby sung by Celine Dion and written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Willie Hutch and Jonny Buckland, band members of Coldplay. The song is a message of love from a parent to their child, inviting them to rest their head and go to sleep, while reassuring them that they are safe and cherished.
The lyrics are full of affectionate terms such as “my precious one,” “my darling one,” “my dearest one,” “my cherished one,” all indicating the depth of love and care the parent has for their child. The parent wants the child to close their eyes, release any worries and fall into a peaceful sleep, promising to be there for them whenever they call.
The promise of the parent in the song is to offer security and to be a safe haven for the child. The parent wants the child to trust that they can let go of all worries, and rest assured that they are in a secure and nurturing environment. The lyrics “in my loving arms you're safe as you will ever be” illustrates the promise of the parent to protect and guide the child in the most loving way possible.
Line by Line Meaning
My precious one, my tiny one
Addressing a loved one with affectionate words, no matter how small or insignificant they may feel.
Lay down your pretty head
Encouraging a tired loved one to rest, taking the time to cherish their beauty while providing a sense of security.
My dearest one, my sleepy one
Addressing a loved one with sweetness and love, anticipating them to drift off to sleep.
It's time to go to bed
Reminding a loved one of the importance of a proper night’s sleep.
My precious one, my darling one
A continuation of the love and endearment expressed for the tired loved one.
Don't let your lashes weep
Encouraging a loved one to relax and refrain from shedding tears or worrying before falling asleep.
My cherished one, my weary one
Reiterating the deep love and care for the tired loved one.
It's time to go to sleep
Encouraging the tired loved one to rest, implying that everything can wait until the morning.
Just bow your head
A simple request to lower one’s head in a posture of restfulness and surrender.
And give your cares to me
Inviting the tired loved one to let go of their worries and trust the one who loves them to bear their burdens.
Just close your eyes
Encouraging the loved one to close their eyes and let go of any stress or anxiety that may be preventing them from falling into a restful sleep.
And fall into the sweetest dream
Describing the deep and peaceful rest that the loved one is about to experience.
'Cause in my loving arms
A reminder of the safety and security the loved one will feel while resting in the embrace of someone who cares for them.
You're safe as you will ever be
Affirming that nowhere else can the loved one feel more secure than in the arms of someone who loves them.
So hush, my dear and sleep
A final plea to the tired loved one to relax and rest soundly.
And in your dreams
Anticipating the dreams the loved one will experience in their peaceful slumber.
You'll ride on angels' wings
A poetic expression of the peaceful and heavenly quality of the loved one's dreams.
Dance with the stars
A dream-like experience of dancing among the stars while sleeping peacefully.
And touch the face of god
A suggestion of the divine quality inherent in peaceful sleep, with the loved one experiencing a divine presence while sleeping.
And if you should awake
Acknowledging the possibility of the loved one waking up during the night.
My precious one, my tiny one
Reiterating the love and care for the loved one, no matter the circumstance.
I'll kiss your little cheek
A tender expression of affection and care for the loved one who has woken up.
And underneath the smiling moon
Describing a peaceful night in which the moon is present and appears to be smiling on the world.
I'll sing you back to sleep
A final reassurance that the one who loves them will continue to care for and comfort the loved one during their sleep, singing them back to peaceful restfulness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Par Astrom, Stephanie Bently
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My precious one, my tiny one
Lay down your pretty head
My dearest one, my sleepy one
It's time to go to bed
My precious one, my darling one
Don't let your lashes weep
My cherished one, my weary one
It's time to go to sleep
Just bow your head
And give your cares to me
Just close your eyes
And fall into the sweetest dream
'Cause in my loving arms
You're safe as you will ever be
So hush, my dear and sleep
And in your dreams
You'll ride on angels' wings
Dance with the stars
And touch the face of God
And if you should awake
My precious one, my tiny one
I'll kiss your little cheek
And underneath the smiling moon
I'll send you back to sleep
@yourlightchannel8613
She sang like an angel in this song! Easily one of my favorite tracks in Miracle because the song’s own beauty and Celine’s angel-like voice 😍
@yourlightchannel8613
And the person who disliked this song are probably deaf
@bryancorea3240
@Your Light Channel fr
@eliasleq
2:56 = heavenly. Love it so much. ❤
@wilanhgonzalez9635
She sings like if we’re in a life-time dream.I am blessed,this helps my daughter fall asleep.Thank you ☺️🙏🏼.
@jenjenjen2222
That last minute. ♥️♥️♥️ What I imagine heaven will sound like.
@karleyklein-SupportCelineDion
Only God knows what's next, but it's always nice to imagine
@michaelmusicmusselman7185
Yes! I wish it was longer, i wish there wasa whole album like this song with the kinda "opera" sounds in a lot.
Such an amazing and under appreciated song
@d-247infantry9
I used to sleep so peaceful to this in 2004-05. Peaceful nights during the chaos of this world.
@evarejnev7636
My ultimate number 1 favorite singer of all time 💕💕💕💕💕💕