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.
Quelqu'un m'a dit
Carla Bruni Lyrics
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Elles passent en un instant comme fanent les roses
On me dit que le temps qui glisse est un salaud
Que de nos chagrins il s'en fait des manteaux
Pourtant quelqu'un m'a dit
Que tu m'aimais encore
C'est quelqu'un qui m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
On me dit que le destin se moque bien de nous
Qu'il ne nous donne rien et qu'il nous promet tout
Paraît que le bonheur est à portée de main
Alors on tend la main et on se retrouve fou
Pourtant quelqu'un m'a dit
Que tu m'aimais encore
C'est quelqu'un qui m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
Serait-ce possible alors?
Serait-ce possible alors?
Mais qui est-ce qui m'a dit que toujours tu m'aimais?
Je ne me souviens plus c'était tard dans la nuit
J'entends encore la voix, mais je ne vois plus les traits
Il vous aime, c'est secret, lui dites pas que je vous l'ai dit
Tu vois quelqu'un m'a dit
Que tu m'aimais encore
Me l'a-t-on vraiment dit
Que tu m'aimais encore
Serait-ce possible alors?
On me dit que nos vies ne valent pas grand chose
Elles passent en un instant comme fanent les roses
On me dit que le temps qui glisse est un salaud
Que de nos tristesses il s'en fait des manteaux
Pourtant quelqu'un m'a dit
Que tu m'aimais encore
C'est quelqu'un qui m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
Serait-ce possible alors?
The song "Quelqu'un m'a dit" by Carla Bruni is a poignant reflection on the transient nature of life and the uncertainty of love. The opening lines of the song, "On me dit que nos vies ne valent pas grand chose, Elles passent en un instant comme fanent les roses" (They tell me that our lives aren't worth much, they pass in an instant like fading roses), set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is grappling with the idea that life is fleeting and ephemeral. They acknowledge that people may see them as insignificant, but the fact remains that they are here, existing, and feeling.
The song also touches upon the theme of love and relationships. The singer has been told that the person they love still loves them, but they are unsure if this is true. The repetition of the line "Pourtant quelqu'un m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore" (Yet someone told me that you still love me) highlights the singer's uncertainty and their desire for validation. The final lines of the song, "On me dit que nos vies ne valent pas grand chose... Pourtant quelqu'un m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore, Serait-ce possible alors?" (They tell me that our lives aren't worth much...Yet someone told me that you still love me, Could it be possible?) bring the themes of life and love together. Despite the uncertainty and transience of life, the singer still hopes that love can endure.
Line by Line Meaning
On me dit que nos vies ne valent pas grand chose
I’m told that our lives aren’t worth much, they pass by in an instant like roses wilt.
Elles passent en un instant comme fanent les roses
They pass by in a moment, just like roses wilt away in a moment.
On me dit que le temps qui glisse est un salaud
It's said that time, which slips away, is a jerk.
Que de nos chagrins, il s'en fait des manteaux
That it turns our sorrows into coats that it wears, it's said.
Pourtant, quelqu'un m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
Yet someone told me that you still loved me.
C'est quelqu'un qui m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
It's someone who told me that you still loved me.
Serait-ce possible alors?
Could it be possible, then?
On me dit que le destin se moque bien de nous
People say that destiny doesn't care about us.
Qu'il ne nous donne rien et qu'il nous promet tout
That it gives us nothing and promises everything.
Paraît que le bonheur est à portée de main
It seems that happiness is within reach.
Alors on tend la main et on se retrouve fou
So we reach out our hands, only to end up insane.
Pourtant, quelqu'un m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
Yet someone told me that you still loved me.
C'est quelqu'un qui m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
It's someone who told me that you still loved me.
Serait-ce possible alors?
Could it be possible, then?
Serait-ce possible alors?
Could it be possible, then?
Mais qui est-ce qui m'a dit que toujours tu m'aimais?
But who is the one who told me that you still loved me?
Je ne me souviens plus, c'était tard dans la nuit
I can't remember anymore, it was late at night.
J'entends encore la voix, mais je ne vois plus les traits
I can still hear the voice, but I can't see the person's face anymore.
Il vous aime, c'est secret, lui dites pas que je vous l'ai dit
He loves you, it's a secret, don't tell him I told you.
Tu vois, quelqu'un m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
You see, someone told me that you still loved me.
Me l'a-t-on vraiment dit que tu m'aimais encore?
Did someone really tell me that you still loved me?
Que tu m'aimais encore
That you still loved me.
On me dit que nos vies ne valent pas grand chose
I’m told that our lives aren’t worth much, they pass by in an instant like roses wilt.
Elles passent en un instant comme fanent les roses
They pass by in a moment, just like roses wilt away in a moment.
On me dit que le temps qui glisse est un salaud
It's said that time, which slips away, is a jerk.
Que de nos tristesses, il s'en fait des manteaux
That it turns our sadnesses into coats that it wears, it's said.
Pourtant, quelqu'un m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
Yet someone told me that you still loved me.
C'est quelqu'un qui m'a dit que tu m'aimais encore
It's someone who told me that you still loved me.
Serait-ce possible alors?
Could it be possible, then?
Lyrics © EDITIONS MUSICALES TEOREMA, EDITIONS ET PRODUCTIONS FREE DEMO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carla Bruni, Leos Carax
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Jésus-christ revient. J'étais transgenre et je ne croyais pas que l'enfer était réel. jusqu'à ce qu'une nuit, j'ai demandé à Dieu de me montrer, et je me suis allongé dans mon lit, quand je me suis endormi, je suis allé en enfer et j'ai vu des âmes tomber terrifiées. J'ai vu mon grand-père mort d'une crise cardiaque ramper, j'ai vu une femme aux très gros ongles danser dans une ballade de torture. c'était terrible et cruel. maintenant j'ai accepté Jésus-Christ et je suis chrétien. Je lis et vis la parole de Dieu qui est la sainte Bible des chrétiens. Mon témoignage est réel ! Jésus-Christ t'aime tellement et ne veut pas que tu y ailles !! vous devez accepter Jésus-Christ pour vivre éternellement au ciel. Vous ne pouvez aller vers le père que si vous croyez au fils Jésus-Christ comme Seigneur et Sauveur de votre vie.


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ENGLISH LYRICS TRANSLATION
Someone told me that our lives aren't worth much
They pass in an instant like roses fade
Someone told me that the time that slips away is a bastard
That from our sorrows he makes coats
Yet someone told me
That you loved me still
It's someone who told me that you love me still
Would it be possible, so?
Someone said that destiny makes fun of us
That he gives us nothing and promises us everything
It seems that happiness is within arm's reach
So we reach out and we find ourselves crazy
Yet someone told me
That you loved me still
It's someone who told me that you love me still
Would it be possible, so?
But who told me that you still loved me?
I don't remember anymore, it was late in the night
I still hear the voice, but I don't see the features
He loves you, it's secret, don't tell him that I told you
You see, someone told me
That you loved me still
He really told me that you love me still
Would it be possible, so?
Someone told me that our lives aren't worth much
They pass in an instant like roses fade
Someone told me that the time that slips away is a bastard
That from our sadness he makes coats
Yet someone told me
That you loved me still
It's someone who told me that you love me still
Would it be possible, so?
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Disseram-me que as nossas vidas não valem grande coisa
Elas passam em um instante, assim como murcham as rosas
Disseram-me que o tempo que passa é um desgraçado
Que, do nosso sofrimento, ele faz seus casacos
No entanto, alguém me disse
Que você ainda me amava
Foi alguém que me disse
Que você ainda me amava
Seria possível, então?
Disseram-me que o destino debocha de nós
Que não nos dá nada e nos promete tudo
Faz parecer que a felicidade está ao alcance das mãos
Então estendemos a mão e ficamos loucos
No entanto, alguém me disse
Que você ainda me amava
Foi alguém que me disse
Que você ainda me amava
Seria possível, então?
Seria possível, então?
Quem foi que me disse que você ainda me amava?
Eu não me lembro mais, já era tarde da noite
Eu ainda ouço a voz, mas eu não vejo mais os traços
Ele ama você, é segredo, não diga a ele que eu te contei
Sabe, alguém me disse
Que você ainda me amava
Disseram-me de verdade
Que você ainda me amava
Seria isto possível, então?
Disseram-me que as nossas vidas não valem grande coisa
Elas passam em instantes, assim como murcham as rosas
Disseram-me que o tempo que passa é um desgraçado
Que, das nossas tristezas, ele faz seus casacos
No entanto, alguém me disse
Que você ainda me amava
Foi alguém que me disse
Que você ainda me amava
Seria possível, então?
@canalfimdostemposoficial
Jésus-christ revient. J'étais transgenre et je ne croyais pas que l'enfer était réel. jusqu'à ce qu'une nuit, j'ai demandé à Dieu de me montrer, et je me suis allongé dans mon lit, quand je me suis endormi, je suis allé en enfer et j'ai vu des âmes tomber terrifiées. J'ai vu mon grand-père mort d'une crise cardiaque ramper, j'ai vu une femme aux très gros ongles danser dans une ballade de torture. c'était terrible et cruel. maintenant j'ai accepté Jésus-Christ et je suis chrétien. Je lis et vis la parole de Dieu qui est la sainte Bible des chrétiens. Mon témoignage est réel ! Jésus-Christ t'aime tellement et ne veut pas que tu y ailles !! vous devez accepter Jésus-Christ pour vivre éternellement au ciel. Vous ne pouvez aller vers le père que si vous croyez au fils Jésus-Christ comme Seigneur et Sauveur de votre vie.


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@BaladasDelRecuerdo2023
Eu esperava essa quantidade de brasileiros num clipe com legenda! Kkkkk isso significa que somos abertos à novas culturas! Abração a todo mundo q tá ouvindo essa obra em 2023!! 🙏🏼
@BaladasDelRecuerdo2023
Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@BaladasDelRecuerdo2023
Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@BaladasDelRecuerdo2023
Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@elianeesilva5824
Aqui estou em 2024❤❤
@BaladasDelRecuerdo2023
@@elianeesilva5824 Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@naelsonaragao
Não sei se fiquei mais surpreso com a Carla publicando esse vídeo 18 anos dps de ter lançado a música, ou com a maioria dos comentários sendo de Brasileiros.
@matilde_agb
Pq essa música só fez sucesso aqui no Brasil, por causa da novela assim como por exemplo Spanish guitar da Toni braxton. Pelo que vi nos comentários foi mto pedido a ela, acho q por isso lançou
@laiannes519
@@matilde_agb gente qual novela foi msm ?? Eu lembro dessa música mas não lembro da onde
@matilde_agb
@@laiannes519 tb nao sei pq tem tempo q nao acompanho, acho q foi fina estampa, mas tem aqui nos coments