Béatrice has played the piano since the age of three, which was initiated by her mother, a professional pianist. She later played as a keyboardist in the post-hardcore band December Strikes First when she was 15 years old. In March 2007, after five years of music education, she started composing her own songs.
After a brief stint as keyboardist for Bonjour Brumaire, a French-Canadian Indie Rock/Indie Pop band, she released her solo debut album Cœur de pirate in 2008 on the Québécois independent record label Grosse Boîte. The album found much critical acclaim and was subsequently nominated for Francophone Album of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards.
Off To Sleep
Cœur de Pirate Lyrics
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Your hand was holding mine
The stars that shined in your eyes
Don't let them go by
Fly on you golden girl
And take on your fears
I'll be with you in your dreams
The world is darker than it seems
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
I know that you've seen the worst
Your heart's been torn before
Those creatures won't let you go
So hang onto what you know
So sail on you golden girl
And fight against those fears
I'll be with you in your dreams
Of the world without a queen
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found...
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
The lyrics of Cœur de Pirate's song "Off To Sleep" depict a scene where time momentarily stands still as the singer's hand is being held. The intensity of stars in the other's eyes is not to be missed, and the singer encourages the other to not let them slip by. The singer then proceeds to urge the other to chase their dreams and not let their fears weigh them down, promising to be a source of comfort in their dreams. Despite the beautiful sight that was seen, the singer acknowledges that the world is sometimes darker than it might seem.
The singer also acknowledges that the other has gone through difficult times in the past, and the singer urges the other to hold onto what they know and to fight against their persistent fears. Ultimately, the singer wants the other to sail through life and fight against anything that might come their way, all while promising to always be a presence in their life, even in their dreams. The singer waits for the light that will guide them through the darkest of nights and for a sign that the other has found their path back to the singer.
"Off To Sleep" is a beautiful and emotional song that encourages its listeners to not give up on their dreams and to hold onto their hopes even in the darkest of moments. It's the connection between the two protagonists that holds everything together and holds the promise for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Time stood still for a while
A moment of stillness, a brief break from the hustle and bustle of life
Your hand was holding mine
Physical touch, a symbol of support and comfort
The stars that shined in your eyes
Hope and beauty, possibly representing the dreamy, idealistic outlook of the person she is addressing
Don't let them go by
Don't lose the optimism and hope you hold inside
Fly on you golden girl
Encouragement to pursue dreams and goals, to reach for the stars
And take on your fears
Bravery, to face and conquer one's fears
I'll be with you in your dreams
A promise of emotional support, even when physically distant
The world is darker than it seems
Realistic perspective, recognizing the harshness and difficulties of the world
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
A beacon of hope during the dark times, a symbol of resilience and perseverance
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
Fervent hope for the person she's addressing to return to a place of emotional stability and clarity of purpose
I know that you've seen the worst
Your heart's been torn before
Empathy and understanding for the struggles and hardships the person she's addressing has faced
Those creatures won't let you go
So hang onto what you know
Metaphorical monsters or challenges that threaten to pull the person she's addressing down, reminding them to hold onto what is important and true
So sail on you golden girl
And fight against those fears
A combination of encouragement and challenge, urging the person she's addressing to persistently push forward in spite of the obstacles
Of the world without a queen
An allusion to the absence of some guiding or central authority, perhaps indicating a sense of chaos or uncertainty
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nardjesmisaki3000
[Verse 1]
Time stood still for a while
Your hand was holding mine
The stars that shined in your eyes
Don't let them go by
Fly on you golden girl
And take on your fears
I'll be with you in your dreams
The world is darker than it seems
[Chorus]
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
[Verse 2]
I know that you've seen the worst
Your heart's been torn before
Those creatures won't let you go
So hang onto what you know
So sail on you golden girl
And fight against those fears
I'll be with you in your dreams
Of a world without a queen
[Chorus]
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Chorus]
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found…
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
@Jess-gf2si
As I finished the game and this song started playing, the tears just kept flowing. The game has been such a beautiful experience and this song just made it perfect!
@GuyInDogSuit
I listen to this every now and then, and still get the feels. I know what you mean.
@eduardonaka766
Now imagine finishing it with your 4 year old girl who just started gaming... Since then, when I play this song, she says: "it's the princess game song, dad!".
@fonzynfinite
I cried throughout the entire game and this destroyed me. I played it as soon as it was released for Nintendo and fell in love with the music instantly. This song ending the game was perfect.
@Rickycubefan
@@eduardonaka766 My 7 year old is the same. what a lovely experience this was.
@juliovallejo9993
Fue increíble..
@arianenrean1681
Gosh! This song. That voice. Those lyrics. That music. Its like your life was incomplete before T-T. Thanks for this treasure. Words cannot express the gratitude and love.
@nardjesmisaki3000
[Verse 1]
Time stood still for a while
Your hand was holding mine
The stars that shined in your eyes
Don't let them go by
Fly on you golden girl
And take on your fears
I'll be with you in your dreams
The world is darker than it seems
[Chorus]
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
[Verse 2]
I know that you've seen the worst
Your heart's been torn before
Those creatures won't let you go
So hang onto what you know
So sail on you golden girl
And fight against those fears
I'll be with you in your dreams
Of a world without a queen
[Chorus]
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Chorus]
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found…
And I'll be waiting for the light
That guides us through the worst of nights
And I'll be waiting for the sign
You're coming back
And you have found your path
@poiluparadis
The greatest honor in life is being a guiding light to a fellow wanderer.
@liseouellette6264
De l'album Child of Light c'est la pièce coup de coeur. Je l'adore.