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.
Sleep Tight
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Don't be afraid, your daddy's right here
It's just a little dream
And now it's gone there's nothing to fear
So close your eyes, I'll sing a sweet lullaby
Lay your head close to my heart
And sleep tight
They spread their wings to keep you safe and warm
The starlight, the heavens high above you
Will light a path at you to find your way back home (home, home)
Yes, sleep tight
And now, my sleepy head, your carriage waits
To take you off to bed
Let go, tiny hands and drift away to a bright enchanted land
I promise you, your sweetest dreams will come true
Now leave this weary world behind
And sleep tight
May angels hover over you
They spread their wings to keep you safe and warm
The starlight, the heavens high above you
Will light a path at you to find your way back home (home, home)
Yeah, sleep tight (sleep tight)
So close your eyes and wish upon the brightest star
Because when you dream it doesn't matter where you are
Near to me or very far
I'll always be with you
Sleep tight, sleep tight, sleep tight
They spread their wings to keep you safe and warm
The starlight, the heavens high above you
Will light a path to find your way (home)
And sleep tight
May angels hover over you
They spread their wings to keep you safe and warm (safe and warm)
(Safe and warm)
I'll keep you safe, safe and warm
Yeah, I'll keep you safe, safe and warm
The song is a soothing lullaby sung by a loving father to his child. The father is comforting the little one, telling them not to be afraid as he is there to protect them. The father tells his child that it was just a little dream and that they should close their eyes again. He promises to sing a sweet lullaby and make sure that the child sleeps soundly. The father assures the child that the angels will watch over them and keep them safe and warm throughout the night. He sings about the starlight and the heavens high above the child that will light a path for them and lead them back home if they were to wander off. The father sings about how the child's dreams will come true and that he will always be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Now hush, my little one
Now be quiet, my little child
Don't be afraid, your daddy's right here
Don't worry, your father is here
It's just a little dream
It's only a small dream
And now it's gone there's nothing to fear
Now that it's gone, there's nothing to be afraid of
So close your eyes, I'll sing a sweet lullaby
Close your eyes and I will sing a gentle song to help you sleep
Lay your head close to my heart
Rest your head near my heart
And sleep tight
Sleep well
May angels hover over you
May angels watch over you
They spread their wings to keep you safe and warm
They extend their wings to protect and warm you
The starlight, the heavens high above you
The light from the stars and the sky above you
Will light a path at you to find your way back home (home, home)
Will guide you back home
And now, my sleepy head, your carriage waits
Now, my tired child, your bed awaits
To take you off to bed
To bring you to bed
Let go, tiny hands and drift away to a bright enchanted land
Release your small hands and drift off to a magical and bright land
I promise you, your sweetest dreams will come true
I promise you that your happiest dreams will become a reality
Now leave this weary world behind
Now leave this tiring world behind
So close your eyes and wish upon the brightest star
Close your eyes and make a wish on the brightest star
Because when you dream it doesn't matter where you are
When you dream it does not matter where you are
Near to me or very far
Close to me or very far away
I'll always be with you
I will always be with you
May angels hover over you
May angels watch over you
They spread their wings to keep you safe and warm (safe and warm)
They extend their wings to protect and warm you
(Safe and warm)
Protected and warm
I'll keep you safe, safe and warm
I will keep you completely safe and warm
Yeah, I'll keep you safe, safe and warm
Yes, I will keep you completely safe and warm
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Long, Jon Lind, Richard Page
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexsandro Costa
Diva!!!👸💞👑
Rafael Rafinha
Essa mulher é incrível
cheta chuka-okoli
So calming, thanks 😊
Kelvin Helga
Y
Cecilia Nogueira Lima
A melhor das melhores 👏👏👏👏👏💓❤❤❤❤❤❤
Milly mckimm
Love her so much such a beautiful song
Ashanty Aishat
Oh my goodness I can't stop listening to the song 😘😘😘
I love it 😍😍
José Freitas Oliveira
Sucesso...
Nsamba Swaibu
Loving this sweet melody
NormanJ Gomez
Tú musica es tan relajante y porsupuesto, bellas pero bién relajantes. Me encanta tú bella voz es maravillosa 🥀💙