Christophe spent most of his life in Deuil-la-Barre (Val-d'Oise), where his parents run a driving school. As a child, he learned figure skating and to play the piano. Later he learned to sing as part of a gospel choir "Young Voices". He also was composing songs at the age of fourteen.
Before deciding to study to become an economics and management professor, he continued to practice music and in 2004 he appeared in a Richard Anconina film, Alive, where he played the role of Henri, a young man with a golden voice who is, nevertheless, not considered suitable for the lead role in a musical. Since his film career did not continue after this, he returned to university, where he studied communication while working a number of part-time jobs, such as babysitting and helping in a theater.
Pushed by his family and friends, he decided to try out for the 2006 edition of Nouvelle Star. With an initial audition performance of Strong Enough by Des'ree, he surprised the judges, who did not expect such a quality voice from an admittedly ungainly-looking man. Nicknamed "La Tortue" (The Turtle) by Nouvelle Star judge Marianne James, he proved to be a popular contestant, and on June 8th, was crowned the fourth Nouvelle Star.
He has stated that he would like to record a duet on his debut album with second-place finalist Dominique Michalon.[citation needed]
He joined artists such as Tears for Fears, Lara Fabian, and Murray Head on the Night of the Proms tour 2007.
His debut album "Inventaire" was released on April 16th, 2007, while the first single, "Elu Produit De L'annee" premiered in March. the album "Inventaire" debuted at #1 on the french charts and has already sold more than 363 000 (double platinum)
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True Colors
Christophe Willem Lyrics
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In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it all
And the darkness, inside you can make you feel so small
But I see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors and that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors are beautiful, like a rainbow
Show me a smile then, don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear
You call me up because you know I'll be there
And I'll see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors and that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors are beautiful, like a rainbow
[Instrumental part]
So sad eyes, discouraged now, realize
When this world makes you crazy, and you've taken all you can bear
You call me up, because you know I'll be there
And I'll see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors and that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors, true colors cause there's a shining through
I see your true colors and that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors, true colors are beautiful, like a rainbow.
The lyrics of Christophe Willem's song "True Colors" encourages individuals to be confident in their identity and not to be discouraged by the difficulties they face. The opening lines address someone who has "sad eyes" and is feeling disheartened. The singer empathizes with the struggles of taking courage in a world where it is easy to lose sight of oneself. The darkness inside can make an individual feel insignificant, but the singer sees through the sadness and the struggles and sees the "true colors" of the individual shining through. The singer acknowledges the beauty of the individual's true colors and encourages them to let them show, despite any fear.
The singer expresses his willingness to offer support when an individual feels overwhelmed by the struggles of the world. He urges the individual to smile and show their happiness. The singer acknowledges the craziness of the world and the difficulties faced by individuals, but he emphasizes that the true colors of an individual are like a rainbow - beautiful and meaningful. In the end, the repetition of the refrain highlights the importance of expressing oneself truly and honestly, without fear or hesitation.
Line by Line Meaning
You with the sad eyes, don't be discouraged, oh I realize it's hard to take courage
I know it's difficult to stay strong when life beats you down
In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it all
With so many others, it's easy to forget your own value and worth
And the darkness, inside you can make you feel so small
The negative feelings and thoughts can make you feel insignificant and unworthy
But I see your true colors shining through
I see your genuine self, your real beauty and worth
I see your true colors and that's why I love you
I love you for who you truly are
So don't be afraid to let them show
Don't be scared to express your genuine self
Your true colors, true colors are beautiful, like a rainbow
Your genuine self is amazing, unique, and beautiful
Show me a smile then, don't be unhappy, can't remember
I want to see you smile, be happy, and remember joy
When I last saw you laughing
It's been a while since you laughed and felt happy
If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear
The world can be overwhelming and unbearable at times
You call me up because you know I'll be there
You know I'll be there for you as a support system
So sad eyes, discouraged now, realize
I can see that you're feeling down and discouraged
And I'll see your true colors shining through
I'll see your genuine self, your real beauty and worth
Your true colors, true colors, true colors cause there's a shining through
Your true self is so bright and full of light
True colors are beautiful, like a rainbow
Your genuine self is multicolored, unique, and beautiful like a rainbow
Contributed by Makayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bamb Lille
Il faut qu'il se trouve un coiffeur à la hauteur de son talent :)
Rose Mollard
❤