Gainsbourg made her motion picture debut playing Catherine Deneuve's daughter in the film Paroles et musique (1984). In 1986, Gainsbourg won a César Award for "Most Promising Actress" for L'effrontée, and, in 2000, she won "Best Supporting Actress" for the film La Bûche.
Gainsbourg made her musical debut with her father on the song "Lemon Incest" in 1984. Two years later, she released her debut album Charlotte for Ever, which was produced by her father.
In 2007, Gainsbourg appeared alongside Gael Garcia Bernal in Michel Gondry's La Science des rêves and as Claire in the Todd Haynes directed Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There, also contributing a cover of the Dylan song "Just Like A Woman" to the film's soundtrack.
In 2006, Gainsbourg released her second album 5:55 to critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching the top spot on the French charts and achieving platinum status in the country. In the UK, the album was moderately successful, reaching #78 (The single The Songs That We Sing only made #129).
Gainsbourg has recently released her third studio album, IRM, which was produced by Beck. One of the influential factors in the album's creative process was her time spent filming Antichrist.
In the End
Charlotte Gainsbourg Lyrics
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What it's all coming to
Crumbs on the table
And mud on these shoes
Treading so long
I can't see where we've been
Tracks on the trail
And nails digging in
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
Some hands will rob you
And some hands will beg
Some say they'll stay
Til the last dying day
But if actions can't speak
And words cannot do
What ten thousand armies
Can't even fight through
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
The song In the End by Charlotte Gainsbourg, delves into questioning the meaning of life and whether everything that we experience has a purpose, ultimately leading to a positive outcome. The first verse speaks of the weariness and exhaustion that comes with journeying through life, the crumbs on the table and mud on these shoes representing the struggles and hardships that come in the way. The second line "treading so long, I can't see where we've been" talks about the monotony of existence, and how sometimes it gets difficult to keep track of the journey we're on. The tracks on the trail and nails digging in signify the impact that these struggles have on us, leaving a mark that will stay with us always.
The second verse progresses from the physical to the emotional, discussing the different types of people we encounter on our journey. Some take from us, while some give, some promise to always be there for us but end up leaving, and some are incapable of showing their love in tangible ways. Charlotte questions whether such things are worth it all in the end, whether the pain and the heartache will lead to a positive outcome. The repetition of the line "who's to say it's all for the best in the end" emphasizes the underlying uncertainty and helplessness we feel when it comes to the future.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the meaning of life - the good and the bad - and how it is difficult to make sense of everything that happens to us. It is a poignant reminder that our journey is not always easy, but it is important to keep moving forward nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me to see
Please aid me in understanding
What it's all coming to
What the future holds
Crumbs on the table
Little left to sustain ourselves
And mud on these shoes
Traveling a rough, difficult path
Treading so long
Been journeying for a considerable amount of time
I can't see where we've been
Looking back on the past, unable to discern a clear path
Tracks on the trail
Signs of our past footsteps
And nails digging in
Painful memories that remain
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
It's uncertain if everything will turn out well in the end
Some hands will rob you
Some individuals will take what's rightfully yours
And some hands will beg
Others will plead for what they need
Some say they'll stay
People promise to never leave
Til the last dying day
Until they take their last breath
But if actions can't speak
Promises are meaningless without action
And words cannot do
Talking only goes so far
What ten thousand armies
Even an immense force
Can't even fight through
Can't resolve certain problems
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
It's unknown whether everything will work out in the end
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: KAI HANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kayulpuput
Help me to see
What it's all coming to
Crumbs on the table
And mud on these shoes
Treading so long
I can't see where we've been
Tracks on the trail
And nails digging in
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
Some hands will rob you
And some hands will beg
Some say they'll stay
Til the last dying day
But if actions can't speak
And words cannot do
What ten thousand armies
Can't even fight through
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
@joaofrancisco5868
No Fim
Ajuda-me a ver
Tudo o que está vindo
Migalhas sobre a mesa
E lama sobre estes sapatos
Caminhando tanto tempo
Eu não consigo ver onde estivemos
Faixas na trilha
E unhas cavando
Quem vai dizer que é tudo para o melhor no final
Algumas mãos vão roubá-lo
E algumas mãos vão implorar
Alguns dizem que vão ficar
Até o último dia de morrer
Mas se as ações não podem falar
E as palavras não podem fazer
O que 10 mil exércitos
Nem sequer podem lutar contra
Quem vai dizer que é tudo para o melhor no final
Quem vai dizer que é tudo para o melhor no final
@annastanca10
❤❤❤
@user-vn2jk3tx3b
Спасибо, сестрёнка, за прекрасное исполнение чудесной песни!👍
Мои аплодисменты с наилучшими пожеланиями!👏👏👏💐 1:59
@Luba_Volkova
Доброго времени суток. С удовольствием прослушала песню. Прекрасный голос. Остаюсь с вами.
@gorogimre2
Angel's voice from the heaven . So soft is her voice as my little velvet pillow !!
@mwseik
Another Beautiful and Haunting Melody from Charlotte...
@kayulpuput
Help me to see
What it's all coming to
Crumbs on the table
And mud on these shoes
Treading so long
I can't see where we've been
Tracks on the trail
And nails digging in
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
Some hands will rob you
And some hands will beg
Some say they'll stay
Til the last dying day
But if actions can't speak
And words cannot do
What ten thousand armies
Can't even fight through
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
Who's to say it's all for the best in the end
@word-6
감상 잘 하고 가요
@1viva
Such a beautiful soft and sensual voice.
@NatalieGelman
This is so charming ✨🎸💞
@lintanglarasatijogjaartem1507
good music, very pleasant to hear