Identified in the late 1980s with the 'Brit Pack' of new young British actors headed by Gary Oldman, Firth's rise to stardom progressed at a slower pace than many of his contemporaries. It was not until his portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that Firth became a household name. The show was a hit in the UK and USA and established him as a light comic leading man. This led to roles in films such as The English Patient, Bridget Jones's Diary (for which he was nominated for a BAFTA), Shakespeare in Love, and Love Actually. In 2009 he received widespread critical acclaim for his leading role in A Single Man, for which Firth gained his first Academy Award nomination, and won a BAFTA Award.
In 2011, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was also selected as one of The Time 100. He was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Winchester in 2007, and was made a Freeman of the City of London in 2012. Firth has campaigned for the rights of indigenous tribal peoples and is a member of Survival International. He has also campaigned on issues of asylum seekers and refugees' rights and the environment. Firth commissioned and is credited as a co-author on a scientific paper on a study into the differences in brain structure between people of differing political orientations.
Our Last Summer
Colin Firth Lyrics
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Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
And we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel tower
I was so happy we had met
It was the age of no regret
Oh, yes
Those crazy years
That was the time of the flower-power
But underneath
We had a fear of flying
Of growing old
A fear of slowly dying
We took our chance
Like we were dancing our last dance
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam
Round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand
Paris restaurants
Our last summer
Morning croissants
Living for the day
Worries far away
Our last summer
We could laugh and play
And now you're working in a bank
The family man, a football fan
And your name is Harry
How dull it seems
Yet, you were the hero of my dreams
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
The song "Our Last Summer" sung by Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried, and Meryl Streep in the movie Mamma Mia! is about remembering a past summer spent in Paris. The singer is reminiscing on the memories of walking along the Seine, laughing in the rain, visiting the Eiffel Tower, and eating croissants at Parisian cafes with the person they were with. The lyrics suggest that this summer was a time of carefree love and happiness, but also haunted by the fear of growing old and slowly dying. The singer acknowledges that they both took their chances, living as if they were dancing their last dance.
The song paints a vivid picture of romanticized Paris; the tourist jam, the Notre Dame cathedral, the Seine River, the Eiffel Tower, hand-holding, and laughter. The singer also reflects on how their lover has changed over the years; now a family man who works at a bank and enjoys football. Yet, despite the changes, the person was still remembered as the hero of their dreams, and the memories of their summer in Paris remain vividly alive.
In summary, "Our Last Summer" is a bittersweet song that reminisces on an unforgettable summer spent in Paris, filled with love and fear for the future, and a longing to hold on to the precious memories made.
Line by Line Meaning
I can still recall
I still remember vividly
Our last summer
The final season we spent together
I still see it all
I can still visualize the memories
Walks along the Seine
Strolling beside the Seine river
Laughing in the rain
Giggling while the rain was pouring down
Our last summer
The final season we spent together
Memories that remain
Recollections that stay with me
We made our way along the river
We journeyed along the river
And we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel tower
We relaxed on the lawn close to the Eiffel tower
I was so happy we had met
I felt joyous that we had encountered each other
It was the age of no regret
The era where we had no remorse
Oh, yes
Indeed
Those crazy years
The wild times
That was the time of the flower-power
That was the period where flower-power was prevalent
But underneath
But deep down
We had a fear of flying
We were petrified of flying
Of growing old
Of getting older
A fear of slowly dying
A fright of dying gradually
We took our chance
We seized the opportunity
Like we were dancing our last dance
As if we were dancing our final dance
In the tourist jam
Stuck in a crowd of sightseers
Round the Notre Dame
Near Notre Dame
Walking hand in hand
Strolling hand in hand
Paris restaurants
Restaurants in Paris
Our last summer
The period we spent together before parting ways
Morning croissants
Eating croissants in the morning
Living for the day
Enjoying each moment as it comes
Worries far away
Concerns were distant
We could laugh and play
We could chuckle and have fun
And now you're working in a bank
Currently, you are working in a financial institution
The family man, a football fan
The married man, a football enthusiast
And your name is Harry
You go by the name Harry
How dull it seems
How drab it looks now
Yet, you were the hero of my dreams
Still, you were the artist of my desires
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danielle Pauriche
une histoire fabuleuse. Plein d entrain.
le rêve
dans ce paysage idyllique.
Colin m épate vraiment.
tous les costumes lui vont.
Sa voix nous entraîne au large.
tous les acteurs sont magnifiques.
dans la joie.
au retour Colin était changé comme toujours à son avantage.
que s est il passé ??? hum hum.
Enfin refaites le voyage souvent...le bruit des vagues, le chant, la danse
un vrai derivatif.
Une pensée speciale pour Colin magnifique.
il ne passe inaperçu Tombeur toujours.
qui choisir ?
Trixie Cabrera
Main Results
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
We made our way along the river
And we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel tower
I was so happy we had met
It was the age of no regret
Oh, yes
Those crazy years
That was the time of the flower-power
But underneath
We had a fear of flying
Of growing old
A fear of slowly dying
We took our chance
Like we were dancing our last dance
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam
'Round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand
Paris restaurants
Our last summer
Morning croissants
Living for the day
Worries far away
Our last summer
We could laugh and play
And now you're working in a bank
The family man, a football fan
And your name is Harry
How dull it seems
Are you the hero of my dreams?
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam
'Round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
Danielle Pauriche
Incroyable Colin.
Le meilleur.
A la fois touchant , sensible . Et puis cette énergie in croyable.
Cette danse dans ce costume flamboyant. Super sexy
.subjuguée.
Il a tous les dons dont celui d attirer cet essaim de femmes autour de lui. Superbe. Satisfait bien sûr.
Enfin toujours sensationnel
Continues Colin de nous éblouir..
tara nash
There's something uniquely special about Colin's performance of this song. It was truly sweet and very sentimental which is just Colin Firth in a nutshell really :) He was clearly out of his comfort zone having to sing solo. But he did a surprisingly excellent job imo. I actually think his fear and uncertainty, made his performance even more endearing. No matter what role Colin Firth takes on, he always manages to shine in absolutely everything he does :)
Danielle Pauriche
une histoire fabuleuse. Plein d entrain.
le rêve
dans ce paysage idyllique.
Colin m épate vraiment.
tous les costumes lui vont.
Sa voix nous entraîne au large.
tous les acteurs sont magnifiques.
dans la joie.
au retour Colin était changé comme toujours à son avantage.
que s est il passé ??? hum hum.
Enfin refaites le voyage souvent...le bruit des vagues, le chant, la danse
un vrai derivatif.
Une pensée speciale pour Colin magnifique.
il ne passe inaperçu Tombeur toujours.
qui choisir ?
Isabel Stokes
Very surprised that he has a tenor voice when his speaking voice is so deep. Stunning voice, stunning face, stunning MAN!!!
Ari N
Never get bored of listening to this song. Such a lovely voice from a talented actor. Thanks Colin "Mr. Darcy" Firth 😍
hams morka
OMG..my heart is getting melt with this song...COLIN FIRTH has an angel voice..
Maria Ines Rodrigues
Colin Firth,atua,dança,canta e encantada mas eu já disse ele é maravilhoso
Radim Filouš
Jes mbthghsghghaghgaha
Lea
YAS
Althea Hewitt
Excellent
S
2021 and I still can't stop listening to this- :)