At the age of 5, her family left for Paris. When she was 19, she decided to stop studying art and architecture, to become a full-time model.
She was a very successful fashion model until 1998. Since then she has devoted herself to chanson. Her debut album, Quelqu'un m'a dit, on which she sings in French (despite her Italian origin), was released in 2002. To date it has sold over a million copies across Europe. Her second album, No Promises (this time in English, with songs inspired by famous English-language poets), was released in January 2007.
She married then French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, in the beginning of 2008.
Her music career still did not cease after becoming the First Lady. She released her third album Comme si de rien n'était ("As If Nothing Happened") on 11 July 2008. The songs are self-penned except for one rendition of You Belong to Me and another song featuring a poem by Michel Houellebecq set to music. Royalties from the album will be donated to unidentified charitable and humanitarian cause.
At Last The Secret Is Out
Carla Bruni Lyrics
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As it always must come in the end
The delicious story is ripe to tell
To the intimate friend
Over the tea-cups and in the square
The tongue has its desire
Still waters run deep, my dear
Behind the corpse in the reservoir
Behind the ghost on the links
Behind the lady who dances
And the man who madly drinks
Under the look of fatigue
The attack of migraine and the sigh
There is always another story
There is more than meets the eye
For the clear voice suddenly singing
High up on the convent wall
The scent of the elder bushes
The sporting prints in the hall
The croquet matches in summer
The handshake, the cough
The kiss, the kiss, the kiss
There is always a wicked secret
A private reason for this
At last the secret is out
At last the secret is out
At last the secret is out
“At Last the Secret is Out” is a song by Carla Bruni that expresses the idea that secrets can be hard to keep because they are so tantalizing. Bruni suggests that everyone has a secret that they keep hidden behind the façade that they present to the world. The song begins with the idea that secrets must eventually be revealed, and that the best way to tell them is to a close and trusted friend. This creates an intimacy and a sense of shared knowledge that is both exciting and dangerous.
The song then goes on to list some examples of secrets that might be kept hidden, such as the corpse in the reservoir or the lady who dances. Bruni suggests that there is always more than meets the eye, and that behind the visible signs of fatigue or illness, there may be another story waiting to be uncovered. The song suggests that even innocent activities such as croquet matches or handshakes may have a hidden purpose or meaning.
The chorus repeats the phrase “at last the secret is out” as if to suggest that there is a sense of relief or release when a secret is finally revealed. The song ends on this note, leaving the listener with the sense that secrets are both dangerous and compelling, and that the act of keeping them hidden can be a powerful force in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
At last the secret is out
Finally, the hidden truth is exposed and no longer kept hidden.
As it always must come in the end
As expected, secrets inevitably come to light eventually.
The delicious story is ripe to tell
The juicy tale is ready to be shared and savored by others.
To the intimate friend
To a close confidant who can be trusted with the secret.
Over the tea-cups and in the square
In casual conversation over a cup of tea or in public spaces.
The tongue has its desire
People are naturally inclined to want to gossip and share secrets with others.
Still waters run deep, my dear
Quiet individuals often have more going on beneath the surface than is readily apparent.
There's never smoke without fire
Rumors and stories often have some basis in truth, even if they have been exaggerated or distorted over time.
Behind the corpse in the reservoir
Even in the most unexpected or macabre situations, there may be secrets lurking.
Behind the ghost on the links
Even supernatural occurrences may have hidden stories behind them.
Behind the lady who dances
Even seemingly innocuous or joyful behaviors may be a mask for something more complex or troubled.
And the man who madly drinks
Even destructive or self-destructive behaviors may have underlying reasons or motivations.
Under the look of fatigue
Even when someone appears tired or worn down, there may be more to their story than just exhaustion.
The attack of migraine and the sigh
Even physical symptoms such as headaches or deep breaths may be related to a deeper emotional or psychological state.
There is always another story
There are often hidden or alternate versions of events or circumstances that are not immediately apparent.
There is more than meets the eye
There are often deeper or more complex layers to people or situations than can be gleaned from a surface-level observation.
For the clear voice suddenly singing
Even unexpected or unusual occurrences may have hidden meanings or significance.
High up on the convent wall
Even in religious or spiritual contexts, there may be secrets or mysteries to uncover.
The scent of the elder bushes
Even simple or mundane things may have hidden associations or connotations.
The sporting prints in the hall
Even decorative or artistic elements in a space may have meaningful or symbolic associations.
The croquet matches in summer
Even seemingly lighthearted or fun activities may be concealing underlying tensions or secrets.
The handshake, the cough
Even ordinary social interactions such as greeting someone or clearing one's throat may have hidden meanings or connotations.
The kiss, the kiss, the kiss
Even physical gestures of affection may have complex or nuanced implications.
There is always a wicked secret
There are often unpleasant, disturbing, or unethical aspects to even the most seemingly innocent or harmless situations or people.
A private reason for this
There may be legitimate, private motivations or explanations for actions or circumstances that are not immediately apparent to others.
At last the secret is out
The truth is finally revealed to all.
At last the secret is out
After being kept hidden for so long, the secret is now public knowledge.
At last the secret is out
There is no longer any need to keep the truth concealed or to live in fear of being discovered.
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