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.
Such A Remarkable Day
Charlotte Gainsbourg Lyrics
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We're friendly thanks to you
If I don't blow its way
Every prediction coming through
These floods on our hands are the way
How can we ever pay our due
Momentum in, could you say
You're broken bad, cut the sky
An extraordinary way
The truth of that which is you
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
I'm back by your side, I came through
Our deepest sympathy
Till they've found the dream
All our compassion ain't no misery
Oh, she was carried in ecstasy
Come, we've been fired
They should rest in peace
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
To back on your side, here through
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
To back by your side, I always knew
The song "Such A Remarkable Day" by Charlotte Gainsbourg, is a poetic and emotionally evocative piece that touches on themes of gratitude, kindness and the profound role that others play in our lives. The lyrics are characterized by a sense of awe, with the singer expressing wonder at the fact that this day, with all its beauty and meaning, has arrived. The first stanza expresses her thanks to the people in her life who have made this day possible, and her determination to make the most of it. She recognizes that life is full of ups and downs, and that every prediction cannot come true, but she remains determined to keep the beauty of the day alive.
The second stanza is more abstract, with the imagery of floods on our hands suggesting a sense of being overwhelmed by emotion or circumstance. Yet even in this crisis, she recognizes that there is a way forward, and implores us to find the courage to face our challenges head-on. The lines "Present a cry or a sigh / Momentum in, could you say / You're broken bad, cut the sky / An extraordinary way / The truth of that which is you" suggest that even in our darkest moments, we can rise up and find inspiration through the discovery of our own true selves.
Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the beauty and fragility of life, and the importance of cherishing every moment that we have. It encourages us to be thankful and appreciative of the people who have supported us along the way, and to recognize that even in difficult times, there is the possibility of hope, renewal, and rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a remarkable day
Today is a wonderful day
We're friendly thanks to you
We are kind to each other because of your influence
If I don't blow its way
If I don't ruin it with my actions
Every prediction coming through
Everything is happening as expected
These floods on our hands are the way
These problems and difficulties are part of life
How can we ever pay our due
How can we ever compensate for our mistakes
Present a cry or a sigh
Express your emotions
Momentum in, could you say
Things are moving forward, would you agree
You're broken bad, cut the sky
You're in a bad state, it feels like everything is falling apart
An extraordinary way
An unusual and unexpected manner
The truth of that which is you
The essence of who you really are
How did you choose this Wednesday
Why did you choose today
I'm back by your side, I came through
I am here to support you and have come through for you
Our deepest sympathy
We extend our heartfelt condolences
Till they've found the dream
Until they have fulfilled their aspirations
All our compassion ain't no misery
Our kindness is not out of pity
Oh, she was carried in ecstasy
She was in a state of euphoria
Come, we've been fired
Let's go, we've been dismissed from our job
They should rest in peace
They should be allowed to have eternal rest
To back on your side, here through
To support you and be here with you all the way
To back by your side, I always knew
I always knew I would be here to support you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Charlotte Lucy Gainsbourg, Sebastian Akchote
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidfsnyder
[Verse 1]
Such a remarkable day
All for me, thanks to you
A violent blow on it's way
Every prediction coming true
[Hook]
There’s blood on your hands either way
How can we ever pay your due?
[Verse 2]
Was it a cry or a sigh?
A mental ill, could you say?
Your broken bird cut the sky
An extraordinary way
Truth or dare, which is you?
[Chorus]
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday?
The bird by your side, he flew
[Bridge]
Our deepest sympathy to the family
All our compassion may know misery
Hope she was carried in ecstasy
Calmly defiant, may she rest in peace
[Chorus]
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday?
The bird by your side, he flew
[Chorus 2]
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday?
The bird by your side always knew
@osmangenc8941
Such a remarkable day
We're friendly thanks to you
If I don't blow its way
Every prediction coming through
These floods on our hands are the way
How can we ever pay our due
Present a cry or a sigh
Momentum in, could you say
You're broken bad, cut the sky
An extraordinary way
The truth of that which is you
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
I'm back by your side, I came through
Our deepest sympathy
Till they've found the dream
All our compassion ain't no misery
Oh, she was carried in ecstasy
Come, we've been fired
They should rest in peace
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
To back on your side, here through
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
To back by your side, I always knew
@etiennepapageorgiou2772
Such a remarkable day
All fully, thanks to you
A violent blow on it's way
Every prediction coming true
There’s blood on our hands either way
How can we ever pay our due
Was it a cry or a sigh
A mental ill could you say
You broken bird cut the sky
An extraordinary way
Truth or dare, which is you
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
The bird by your side, he flew
Our deepest sympathy to the family
All our compassion in your misery
I hope she was carried in ecstasy
Poorly defiant may she rest in peace
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
He bird by your side, he flew
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday
He bird by your side, he flew
@davidfsnyder
[Verse 1]
Such a remarkable day
All for me, thanks to you
A violent blow on it's way
Every prediction coming true
[Hook]
There’s blood on your hands either way
How can we ever pay your due?
[Verse 2]
Was it a cry or a sigh?
A mental ill, could you say?
Your broken bird cut the sky
An extraordinary way
Truth or dare, which is you?
[Chorus]
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday?
The bird by your side, he flew
[Bridge]
Our deepest sympathy to the family
All our compassion may know misery
Hope she was carried in ecstasy
Calmly defiant, may she rest in peace
[Chorus]
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday?
The bird by your side, he flew
[Chorus 2]
Such a remarkable day
How did you choose this Wednesday?
The bird by your side always knew
@kirkgaw6175
I cannot wait to hear more from Charlotte! She is fantastic!
@irenemeyniercouturier1487
Exactement
@mnop7877
This song gives me back the entire atmosphere of an era, reinvented through a veil of a dreamy, nostalgic sound. Well played indeed
@nataliaribeiro5573
Fan depuis plus de 30ans... un bonheur de la voir en concert a Madrid!!! je ne veux pas attendre 30 ans pour le prochain!!!
@lemurdreamur9257
There is something about this sound I'm just so in love with!!!
@anaelhonings8683
Le dernier album était une merveille! Sur scène, une intense émotion (les reprises de ses chansons d'adolescente en versions adultes m'ont donné des frissons! Il FAUT sortir un album live de cette tournée!) ce single est magnifique, la grande classe et j'attends la suite avec impatience! We love you, Charlotte! (un fan belge)
@jgmancs
Un concert excellent en effet, je suis reste" collé " pendant une bonne semaine ensuite
@kahlidwoods3287
Sooooo good!!! Felt like I was on stage with 'em there for a minute. Excellent work... cheers!
@Emily-eh5bq
This song would have been a huge hit in the 80's.