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.
Ten Days
Céline Dion Lyrics
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All the leaves are falling down
And though I try to pick them up
There's so many I think I'll drown
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
And pray
At a doorway of my life
I feel the pain, but feel no shame
What I've got, I keep inside
Some things have changed, but I'm still the same
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
(That's right) And pray
And if you're goin' my way
Don't think that I'll bend
'Cause this is where I'll stand
I think it's the end
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I have to do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
And all that I do is pray, and pray
And pray
Ten days
Oh yeah
These lyrics tell the story of a person experiencing heartbreak and loneliness. The metaphor of a doorway on their heart implies that the person is guarding their heart from further hurt, but even with all their efforts to keep the pain out, they still feel overwhelmed by the memories and emotions that flood in like falling leaves. The repetition of the line "all I can do is pray, and pray" highlights the feeling of helplessness and the need to find comfort in something greater than oneself.
The chorus also speaks of rain coming down on a sunny day, which could be interpreted as a grief that seems out of place or unexpected. The person acknowledges the pain they're feeling but insists that they are not ashamed of it, and that they will not compromise their personal values despite the setback.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of resilience in the face of loss, and the importance of finding inner strength to get through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
At the a doorway on my heart
I feel guarded and closed off emotionally
All the leaves are falling down
I've experienced a loss that makes me feel vulnerable
And though I try to pick them up
I attempt to regain control and heal
There's so many I think I'll drown
The hurt is overwhelming and I fear I won't recover
Ten days have come and gone
A significant amount of time has passed since my loss
Ten days and I'm all alone
I must endure this pain alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
I turn to a higher power hoping for solace
Ten days I've seen the rain
I'm going through a difficult time
Comin' down on a sunny day
Even amidst the good times, I'm still hurting
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
I find comfort in prayer during this struggle
At a doorway of my life
A turning point has been reached in my life's journey
I feel the pain, but feel no shame
I acknowledge the hurt but refuse to blame myself for it
What I've got, I keep inside
I keep my emotions to myself
Some things have changed, but I'm still the same
I've been affected by my loss, but I remain true to who I am
And if you're goin' my way
If you're going through a similar struggle
Don't think that I'll bend
I won't compromise or go against my values
'Cause this is where I'll stand
I know what I want and where I'm headed
I think it's the end
The end of one chapter, the beginning of another
And all that I have to do is pray, and pray
Prayer continues to be my source of comfort and hope
And all that I do is pray, and pray
My thoughts and efforts remain focused on prayer
Oh yeah
An expression of determination in the face of adversity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERALD GARDRINIER, MAXIME LE FORESTIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@celiniac7918
At the a doorway on my heart
All the leaves are falling down
And though I try to pick them up
There's so many I think I'll drown
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
And pray
At a doorway of my life
I feel the pain, but feel no shame
What I've got, I keep inside
Some things have changed, but I'm still the same
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
(That's right) And pray
And if you're goin' my way
Don't think that I'll bend
'Cause this is where I'll stand
I think it's the end
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I have to do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
And all that I do is pray, and pray
And pray
Ten days
Oh yeah
@dominiquevanheems8412
Salut !
Céline !
Super chanson et une très jolie balade !
Sa ma fait voyager dans ma tête !
En n'attendent que l 'été arrive !
Chouette !
J 'aime beaucoup ta voix !
J 'espère que tu vas mieux , et que tu t 'ennui pas trop !
Tiens bon , Céline !
Je te souhaite beaucoup de courage , et beaucoup de chance aussi !
Bisous !
Ta soeur de coeur !
Vive la liberté !
Le loup blanc ! 🐶🌹💖
@dougandtravis1972
Very nice...I can’t believe this hasn’t been a number one for Queen Celine!!!
@raymondwoods8225
Yes Axel Leroux it was translated to English and it became Ten Days. I play it repeatedly. It is a feel good song.
@klaudiatatar6537
A day with Celine's voice? The best
@karmiliaandrade9508
This song was the first time my respect for Celine increased. She really knows how to use her voice and can sing so many ways. Would have been interesting to see her release a country song
@EwertonFelix-gi4dk
Amazing!!! I Love Celine Dion ❤
@ewertonkakum
Minha preferida de todos os tempos! I Love Celine Dion ❤
@pauladeleke2527
the voice, the chord, the tune, the lyrics, the message, the feeling, all Celine ... I think it's d eeeeeend.
@celiniac7918
At the a doorway on my heart
All the leaves are falling down
And though I try to pick them up
There's so many I think I'll drown
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
And pray
At a doorway of my life
I feel the pain, but feel no shame
What I've got, I keep inside
Some things have changed, but I'm still the same
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
(That's right) And pray
And if you're goin' my way
Don't think that I'll bend
'Cause this is where I'll stand
I think it's the end
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I can do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
But all I gotta do is pray, and pray
Ten days have come and gone
Ten days and I'm all alone
And all that I have to do is pray, and pray
Ten days I've seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
And all that I do is pray, and pray
And pray
Ten days
Oh yeah
@eli-db9ct
I’ve always loved this song ❤️
@galmanferguson
Proof she can do different genres of music. Funky rock and roll yasss!