Borrowing 2 french and 3 english songs from her latest release Blanc Mercredi, and 6 brand new english tracks, Shiver features Caracol's unique vocal harmonies and a tasteful blend of folk, indie-pop and retro-soul. Caracol surrounded herself with her usual dream team; produced by Sebastien Blais-Montpetit (ADISQ Producer of the year 2011 and DJ Champion guitarist) and accompanied by top notch musicians, she delivers an album of great musicality, using authentic vintage instruments to keep the purity of her signature style.
This third solo album marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Caracol, who has enjoyed a successful French musical career. Her first solo album "L'arbre aux parfums", received several top prizes for both show and album from Radio-Canada, Bourse Rideau, Prix Miroir, Adisq, as well as nominations at the Junos and Canadian Folk music awards. This follows a hugely successful album and #1 single "etrange" with world-pop duo DobaCaracol.
She has toured relentlessly throughout Europe and North America with artists such as Serena Ryder, Joseph Arthur, hitting events & festivals such as NACA, SXSW, CMW, NXNE, Osheaga, Rifflandia and several major Canadian folk festivals.
In june 2011, she was invited to play with The Bangles at the Twilight series on the Santa Monica Pier in California. Since its october 2011 release, Blanc Mercredi has placed in many "best albums of 2011" lists. Media response has been very positive and Caracol has been invited to appear on several tv shows such as Star Academie and Studio 12. She was also recently nominated for a Genie Award in the category "Best Original Song" for her song "Quelque part" in the recent blockbuster Quebec film Starbuck. Caracol now embarks on a 3 month tour of Canada, with Amelia Curran and Vincent Vallieres, before heading off to Europe and Australia in the fall and winter.
Blanc Mercredi
Caracol Lyrics
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Des chances que mardi nous couvre de givre et que tout se meure
Comme il paraît qu'après le pire il reste le meilleur
Serait-ce possible qu′en ce blanc mercredi
La chance me sourie?
Sois ma lumière
Encore et encore
Sous la neige belle
Le mien brûle encore
Blanc mercredi
La chance me sourit
Ce soir par la lucarne mes yeux partent à la chasse
Il neige encore
Un autre hiver passé à rechercher ta trace
Je t'aime encore
Maintenant que c'est dit, c′est facile de répondre: moi aussi
Serait-ce possible qu′en ce blanc mercredi
Je ressente ce que tu dis?
Sois ma lumière
Encore et encore
Garde le coeur ouvert
Sous la neige belle
Le mien brûle encore
Blanc mercredi
La chance me sourit
Sois ma lumière
Encore et encore
Garde le coeur ouvert
Sous la neige belle
Le mien brûle encore
Allez, sois mon incendie
Encore et encore
Blanc mercredi
Sous le ciel de cendres
Mon coeur brûle encore
Si y'a des chances que lundi le frimas se fige sur les coeurs
Serait-ce possible qu′en ce blanc mercredi
Toi tu m'aimes aussi?
The lyrics of Caracol's song Blanc Mercredi talks about hope and love in the midst of a cold, winter season. The singer is hoping that even if the ice in people's hearts is freezing on Monday, and everything is dying on Tuesday, there is a chance for something good to come out of it. The singer then asks if it's possible that on this "White Wednesday," luck could be on her side and for her to feel what her loved one is expressing.
The lyrics then shift to the singer looking out of her window and seeing the snow falling, reminiscing about a past winter spent searching for someone she loves. She admits that she still loves that person and wonders if they love her too on this "White Wednesday." The chorus then comes in, with the singer asking her loved one to be her light in the snow, to keep their heart open, and to be her fire that burns inside of her heart.
Overall, the song is about holding onto hope and love in times of uncertainty and difficulties, with the snow acting as a metaphor for the coldness and barriers that can form in relationships. The singer hopes to find warmth and light in the midst of the darkness and coldness of winter.
Line by Line Meaning
Si y′a des chances que lundi le frimas se fige sur les coeurs
If there's a chance that Monday's frost freezes our hearts
Des chances que mardi nous couvre de givre et que tout se meure
Chances that Tuesday will cover us in frost and all will die
Comme il paraît qu'après le pire il reste le meilleur
As it seems that after the worst, there's always something better
Serait-ce possible qu′en ce blanc mercredi
Could it be possible that on this white Wednesday
La chance me sourie?
Luck will smile upon me?
Sois ma lumière
Be my light
Encore et encore
Again and again
Garde le coeur ouvert
Keep your heart open
Sous la neige belle
Under the beautiful snow
Le mien brûle encore
Mine still burns
Blanc mercredi
White Wednesday
Ce soir par la lucarne mes yeux partent à la chasse
Tonight through the window, my eyes go hunting
Il neige encore
It's still snowing
Un autre hiver passé à rechercher ta trace
Another winter spent searching for your trace
Je t'aime encore
I still love you
Maintenant que c'est dit, c′est facile de répondre: moi aussi
Now that it's been said, it's easy to answer: me too
Serait-ce possible qu′en ce blanc mercredi
Could it be possible that on this white Wednesday
Je ressente ce que tu dis?
I will feel what you're saying?
Allez, sois mon incendie
Come on, be my fire
Sous le ciel de cendres
Under the ash-filled sky
Mon coeur brûle encore
My heart still burns
Serait-ce possible qu′en ce blanc mercredi
Could it be possible that on this white Wednesday
Toi tu m'aimes aussi?
Do you love me too?
Writer(s): Facal Carole
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Humanity
Cela fait vraiment bizarre de savoir que je suis la petite fille qui court dans ce vidéo! J’ai toujours l’album signé que j’ai écouté jusqu’à mes 11 ans pour m’endormir !! Merci pour cette expérience 🧡
Caracol Music
hein wow! contente de lire ceci! je me suis toujours demandée "qui était la petite fille" puisqu'on avait pas eu trop le temps de jaser! merci pour le message, j'espère que tu vas bien. Ah! et voici mon tout nouveau clip si tu veux le voir 😀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU-409klWB8
christian larouche
Cette chanson m'a grandement aidé à passer une grosse épreuve dernièrement! J'aime vraiment votre style et votre douceur!!
Xavier Lemieux-Paralis
Ça fait déjà 10 ans! Je faisais parti du groupe de jeune à l’école LePlateau qui a aidé avec les xylophones. La chanson est toujours aussi bonne!
Caracol Music
Incroyable!!! Quel beau souvenir les xylophones. Cette chanson a définitivement passé le test du temps 😀🙌
Cristian Castañares
Me encanta esta canción 🇦🇷
Caracol Music
gracias! Si quieres descubrir mi nuevo EP puedes recibir lo gratis aqui: http://yeux.caracolmusic.com
Cedric Germain
magnifique un vrai coup de coeur sur cette chanson, et ce rifle de guitare....... envoutant!
Caracol Music
merci, heureuse que tu l'aimes, c'est une de mes préférées! xo
Xavier .Garand
J'écoute ben des musiques super rapides, electroniques et dark, mais de la musique comme ca, ca fait toujours du bien :)