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.
Tell Him
Céline Dion Lyrics
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So afraid to show I care
Will he think me weak
If I tremble when I speak?
Ooh, what if
There's another one he's thinking of?
Maybe he's in love
Life can be so cruel
I don't know what to do
I've been there
With my heart out in my hand
But what you must understand
You can't let the chance
To love him pass you by
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
I'll hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
Touch him (ooh)
With the gentleness you feel inside (I feel it)
Your love can't be denied
The truth will set you free
You'll have what's meant to be
All in time you'll see
Ooh, I love him (then show him)
Of that much I can be sure (hold him close to you)
I don't think I could endure
If I let him walk away
When I have so much to say
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
Love is light that surely glows
In the hearts of those who know
It's a steady flame that grows
Feed the fire with all the passion you can show
Tonight love will assume its place
This memory time cannot erase
Your faith will lead love where it has to go
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Whisper words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself, ooh
Never let him go
The lyrics of "Tell Him" are about a woman who is afraid to confess her love to a man who she is deeply in love with. She is scared of being rejected by him and worried that she will appear weak if she reveals her feelings. The woman is also anxious that the man might be in love with someone else and that her love for him will go unrequited. Despite these uncertainties, she knows that she can't let the chance to love him pass her by. The lyrics go on to encourage her to tell him how she feels - to reach out to him, whisper gentle words, and hold him close. Love, the lyrics suggest, is the gift that she should give to herself.
The lyrics are powerful and relatable, capturing the fear and uncertainty that come with confessing love to someone. They reveal the internal struggle that many people experience when it comes to expressing their emotions. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of taking the chance to tell someone how you feel and expressing your love in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm scared
I'm feeling anxious and frightened.
So afraid to show I care
I'm hesitant to express my feelings towards him.
Will he think me weak
I wonder if he'll view me as frail or powerless.
If I tremble when I speak?
I fear that if I shake while talking to him, he'll notice my nervousness.
Ooh, what if
I'm concerned that maybe there's another person on his mind.
There's another one he's thinking of?
Am I a second choice?
Maybe he's in love
Perhaps he's already fallen for someone else.
I'd feel like a fool
I would be embarrassed or foolish if that's the case.
Life can be so cruel
The harshness of reality is astounding.
I don't know what to do
I'm struggling with what steps to take next.
I've been there
I've experienced the same emotions and uncertainty in the past.
With my heart out in my hand
I put my heart on my sleeve and exposed my vulnerability.
But what you must understand
The following is a crucial piece of information.
You can't let the chance
You can't avoid seizing the opportunity.
To love him pass you by
To love him and experience that feeling, you can't let it slip away.
Tell him
Make him aware.
Tell him that the sun and moon
Exaggerating and expressing how much he means to me.
Rise in his eyes
His eyes are beautiful and mesmerizing.
Reach out to him
Extend your reach and let him feel your presence.
And whisper
Speak softly and sweetly.
Tender words so soft and sweet
Kind and gentle words that evoke emotions.
I'll hold him close to feel his heart beat
I want to feel his love and passion by being close to him.
Love will be the gift you give yourself
Bestowing yourself with love and affection is the greatest act of kindness.
Touch him (ooh)
Physical contact helps to create a stronger connection.
With the gentleness you feel inside (I feel it)
Showing compassion and sensitivity is necessary to maintain a healthy relationship.
Your love can't be denied
Your love is genuine and can't be refused.
The truth will set you free
Honesty and transparency liberate your heart from any inhibitions.
You'll have what's meant to be
What's meant to happen will happen, no matter the outcome.
All in time you'll see
Everything will fall into place eventually.
Ooh, I love him (then show him)
Expressing my love for him is crucial to our connection.
Of that much I can be sure (hold him close to you)
I'm positive about my love for him and want to be physically close to him.
I don't think I could endure
I would struggle to cope or survive if he were to leave me.
If I let him walk away
I would regret allowing him to leave.
When I have so much to say
I have a lot of emotions and affection to express.
Love is light that surely glows
Love radiates and is a source of joy and happiness.
In the hearts of those who know
Those who genuinely feel love have it in their hearts.
It's a steady flame that grows
Love continues to strengthen and develop over time.
Feed the fire with all the passion you can show
Continue to fuel the love with every ounce of passion and love shown.
Tonight love will assume its place
Today is the day where love will fully assume its place in our relationship.
This memory time cannot erase
This memory is unforgettable and timeless.
Your faith will lead love where it has to go
Believing in love will take it where it needs to be.
Love will be the gift you give yourself, ooh
Love is a gift you give yourself in addition to your partner.
Never let him go
Don't allow him to leave, as he's vital to your happiness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Linda Thomson, David Foster, Walter Afanasieff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheGigantium
Two beautiful women with extraordinary and unique voices!
@dannielleallen2344
Very beautiful ❤️❤️
@cja3156
Say it again say it again ❤❤❤❤❤
@pearlsnowden2531
2024 and this song still makes me cry after all these years. No one sings like this anymore ❤
@drew2c659
I was just about to comment. Glad I’m not the only one looking this up. Such a beautiful song. I’ve been binging on Barbara since I watched her movie Yentl the other day.
@blessingemmanuel9079
I'm here too
@katarinakatkaty2024
and try also this singer the golden buzzer and original singer never be enough❤❤❤
https://youtu.be/UDqVoAr9308?si=WKFyGvDIiIeR_7pD
@bobbammer475
No Doubt. Peace to you.
@user-dn2co1ok8m
Шедевр.
@trwent
Celine Dion is a fabulous singer (she was 29 years old when this song was first recorded in 1997), but Barbra is immortal. The richness in Barbra's voice is unmatched by any female singer in the last 100 years at least. And she was already past her prime here at 55; nearly TWICE Celine's age. Simply astounding.