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.
Certitudes
Caracol Lyrics
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Entre mes doigts se glisse, qu'à cela ne tienne
De mes certitudes, peu sont éternelles
Entre mes mains reposent celles que j'ai faites miennes
J'ai couru et couru, couru à perdre haleine
Chacun des détours en valait la peine
J'ai souri, nargué ma douleur
Fait un face-à-face avec ma peur
Ça aura valu la peine
Et les doutes me frôlent à peine
Ça aura valu la peine
Comme les certitudes sont belles
Des mots qui s'emmêlent, faux-pas dans la poussière
Et moi la tête haute, moi la tête fière
Une porte s'ouvre puisqu'une autre se ferme
Certitude rare, certitude claire
J'ai couru et couru, couru à perdre haleine
Chacun des détours en valait la peine
Ça aura valu la peine
Et les doutes me frôlent à peine
Ça aura valu la peine
Comme les certitudes sont belles
Ça aura valu la peine
De courir à perdre haleine
Ça aura valu la peine
Et les doutes me frôlent à peine
Comme les certitudes sont belles
In Caracol's song "Certitudes," the artist explores the idea of happiness and certainty, suggesting that these concepts are not always reliable or long-lasting. She begins by describing happiness as rebellious and unfaithful, slipping through her fingers, but remains determined not to be deterred by this fact. She acknowledges that many of her certainties are not eternal, but still holds onto those that she has made her own. Throughout her journey, she has run tirelessly, each turn worth it, and confronted her pain and fear head-on. Despite the doubts that linger, the struggles and uncertainty she has faced have been worth it, and the certainties that remain are beautiful.
Caracol's lyrics explore the idea that happiness and certainty are fleeting and often unreliable. Despite this, the artist does not give up on pursuing these concepts. Instead, she acknowledges that while some certainties may be short-lived, there are still those that are worth holding onto. Her relentless pursuit of happiness and a sense of certainty has led her to confront her fears and pain, ultimately leading to a deeper appreciation for the moments of joy and clarity that she has found.
Line by Line Meaning
Le bonheur rebelle, le bonheur infidèle
Happiness is fickle and unreliable
Entre mes doigts se glisse, qu'à cela ne tienne
It slips through my fingers, but I won't give up
De mes certitudes, peu sont éternelles
My certainties are few and fleeting
Entre mes mains reposent celles que j'ai faites miennes
The ones I've made my own are the only ones in my hands
J'ai couru et couru, couru à perdre haleine
I've run and run until I'm out of breath
Chacun des détours en valait la peine
Every twist and turn was worth it
J'ai souri, nargué ma douleur
I've smiled and taunted my pain
Fait un face-à-face avec ma peur
I've confronted my fear head-on
Ça aura valu la peine
It will have been worth it
Et les doutes me frôlent à peine
And doubts barely touch me
Comme les certitudes sont belles
How beautiful certainties are
Des mots qui s'emmêlent, faux-pas dans la poussière
Words that get tangled, missteps in the dust
Et moi la tête haute, moi la tête fière
And yet I hold my head up high, I am proud
Une porte s'ouvre puisqu'une autre se ferme
A door opens as another one closes
Certitude rare, certitude claire
Rare certainty, clear certainty
Ça aura valu la peine
It will have been worth it
De courir à perdre haleine
To run until I'm out of breath
Comme les certitudes sont belles
How beautiful certainties are
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Catherine Tessier
Chanson magnifique et très beau clip!
sylvie leroux
Très belle chanson et le clip est super!!!
tinmiloutin
On gagne à écouter les belles chansons de Caracol! Bravo!
Cedric Germain
Très beau clip, toujours dans le naturel !
Gougagouga
Carcol merci cette chanson m’accompagne dans mes moments de doutes et de faiblesse! Merci encore
Caracol Music
awww merci pour le commentaire! Heureuse de savoir que cette chanson fait encore son oeuvre après plusieurs années :) je l'aime beaucoup aussi! Un nouvel album s'en vient début novembre 🌸
Swede McGuire
A quiet beauty in this that sweeps aside indifference. It gleams with love.
ausgeklammert
10 points from germany :]
Ktlzzz
magnifique
Jephasunicorn
Très belle photographie!