Corneille developed an interest in music early on, and it was an interest his father supported and encouraged. His influences included Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole as well as Prince and other artists.
At 16 years old Corneille made his first recording, and was selected as a finalist in a music contest sponsored by the state run television station in Kigali. Corneille's childhood could be characterized as normal for a somewhat privileged youth brought up in a family with caring, highly educated parents.
Daily life in Kigali changed dramatically in 1994, when former President Habyarimana was assassinated, and the largest, most horrific genocide in modern history claimed over 800,000 victims.
Corneille managed to escape first to Kinshasa, and then to Germany, where he was adopted by friends of his parents. He stayed in Germany for three years completing his baccalaureate studies, before arriving ultimately in Montréal. Corneille enrolled in University when he landed in Montréal, but his focus was immediately diverted to music.
In Montréal at 20 years old, Corneille formed a band called O.N.E., meaning Original New Element. O.N.E. achieved modest success, thanks in part to a Ms. Jodi Richards, who supported and advised the band. When O.N.E. disbanded in 2001, Corneille again turned to Ms. Richards for advice. Ms. Richards imparted the belief that you are only an artist when you know what your art means, which became a guiding principal for Corneille.
In 2002 Corneille released his first studio album, 'Parce Qu'on Vient de Loin.' Initially, 'Parce Qu'on Vient de Loin' went for the most part unnoticed in Canada, but due in large part to promotional efforts made by Wagram, Corneille's label in France, Corneille's first album's sales skyrocketed. 'Ensemble' and 'Sans Rancunes,' were the first two hit singles from the album. Sales of 'Parce Qu'on Vient de Loin' gathered powerful momentum, but the album was still virtually unnoticed in Canada. DKD's (now DEJA Musique CEO) Janie Duquette completely re-released the album, with 'Rêves de Star' as the first single. By 2004 sales of 'Parce Qu'on Vient de Loin' on both sides of the Atlantic were booming. With sales reaching Platinum status in Canada, Corneille received his first Felix Award for Best Male Artist selected by the public at the 'Gala de la Disque' in Montréal. Meanwhile in France sales of the album reached over 500,000 copies.
In 2005 Corneille's ascent continued, as he recorded a song with Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour, in support of Unicef and the fight against AIDS. Corneille is a Red Cross Canada spokeperson, has been made a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, and continues to be active in those and other humanitarian roles.
In 2005 Corneille's second studio album, 'Les Marchands de Rêves' was released to rave critical reviews.
In 2007, Corneille earned and signed contracts with Sony Music Japan, and with UniversalMotown for the World ex-Japan (SMJI), France (Wagram) & Canada (DEJA). With these partners, as well as Universal Music Group partners in the UK and elsewhere, and with help from all of you at corneille.ca, Corneille's fanbase is becoming truly global.
On November 20, 2007, Corneille was given the award for best International Singer-songwriter by SOCAN. Look for 'The Birth of Cornelius' US' release on UniversalMOTOWN in Spring 2008. Corneille, a man of this world, and an artist whose time is now...
Co-Pilot
Corneille Lyrics
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Ayooooo , Co Pilot
Ayooooo , Co Pilot
We can go where you wanna go we just gotta fuel it up
Try catchin' us if you can this flight ain't about to.. whats up
Je rêve de quitter le sol mais seul j'arrive pas
Tiens ma main qu'on décolle le passé reste en bas
ohohoooh
Je t'emmène au au-delà de ta raison
I'm gonna take this club to the city of love
Je me cherche un co-pilot, tu pourrais m'accompagner là où je ne comptais pas aller
Je t'emmène au au-delà de ta raison
Oublier tout ce qu'on sait aux portes de l'horizon
Si tu te cherches un Co-Pilot, je pourrais t'accompagner
Baby be my co-pilot hey hey
We can be who we want to be, won't we take it to the top??
You can be my wingman chillin' in the Mile High Club oh oh ooh
On va quitter le sol à deux tu verras
Toi et moi sur le même vol pour la vie t'en dit quoi??
Tiens ma main qu'on décolle, le passé reste en bas oh oh ooooh
Je t'emmène au au-delà de ta raison
Oublier tout ce qu'on sait aux portes de l'horizon
Come, we're gonna go find it
Je pourrais t'accompagner
Let me be your co-pilot hey hey
Je t'emmène au au-delà de ta raison
Es-tu déjà passé de l'autre côté du son
Come, we're gonna go find it
Je pourrais t'accompagner
I can be your co-pilot hey hey
The song "Co-Pilot" by Corneille is about finding someone to share your dreams and aspirations with. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ayooooo, Co Pilot" which is a call to find a partner to fly with, both metaphorically and physically. The first verse talks about how the singer wants to leave the ground but can't do it alone, and he invites his partner to join him on the flight of their lives. They hold hands and leave the past behind as they soar above the horizon. The second verse flips the roles, as the singer offers to accompany his partner to places they never imagined, forgetting everything they know and exploring the unknown. The bridge talks about finding something beyond reason and sound, something that can only be found by taking a leap of faith and searching together.
Overall, the song is about trust, partnership and taking risks together. The concept of a co-pilot is used as a metaphor for finding someone who shares your journey and helps you reach new heights in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayooooo , Co Pilot
The singer is calling out to their co-pilot in excitement.
We can go where you wanna go we just gotta fuel it up
The singer is telling their co-pilot that they are willing to go anywhere, as long as they have enough fuel.
Try catchin' us if you can this flight ain't about to.. whats up
The singer is daring anyone to catch up to them, indicating that they are going to fly as fast as possible.
Je rêve de quitter le sol mais seul j'arrive pas
The singer dreams of flying, but they cannot do it alone.
Toi et moi sur le même vol pour la vie t'en dit quoi??
The singer is proposing that they and their co-pilot fly together for the rest of their lives.
Tiens ma main qu'on décolle le passé reste en bas
The singer wants their co-pilot to hold their hand as they take off on their flight, leaving their past behind on the ground.
Je t'emmène au au-delà de ta raison
The singer is promising to take their co-pilot beyond their usual limits and experience something extraordinary.
I'm gonna take this club to the city of love
The singer plans to take their co-pilot and party to the city of love.
Oublier tout ce qu'on sait aux portes de l'horizon
The singer wants to forget everything they know and start anew as they approach the horizon together with their co-pilot.
Si tu te cherches un Co-Pilot, je pourrais t'accompagner
The singer is offering to accompany anyone who is also looking for a co-pilot.
Baby be my co-pilot hey hey
The singer is asking their significant other to be their co-pilot.
We can be who we want to be, won't we take it to the top??
The singer is encouraging their co-pilot to be themselves and reach for the top together with them.
You can be my wingman chillin' in the Mile High Club oh oh ooh
The singer wants their co-pilot to be their wingman and relax together in the Mile High Club.
On va quitter le sol à deux tu verras
The singer reassures their co-pilot that they will leave the ground together.
Come, we're gonna go find it
The singer invites their co-pilot to come along and explore something new with them.
Es-tu déjà passé de l'autre côté du son
The singer is asking their co-pilot whether they have experienced something beyond their normal range of hearing.
I can be your co-pilot hey hey
The singer is offering to be their co-pilot's wingman and partner in adventure.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULIAN BUNETTA, CHRISTIAN LONDON, LAZA MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@micha_fnt
Qui est la en 2024 après avoir retrouver la chanson ?
@Liu88Bo
Moi je l écoute tout les ans depuis 😂😂
@nirihs._
Je l’ai enfin retrouver 😭 Dite vous que je pensais que cette musique existait que dans ma tête (j’avais 8/10 ans à l’époque) que ne fut pas ma surprise de voir que non je ne suis pas folle et quelle est bien réelle cette musique 🤧
@Cactus-qh1qw
De fou 🤣🤣🤣elle est dans mon enfance cette chanson
@velkoz6396
Si cette musique n'existait que dans votre tête seulement, alors sachez que ça n'aurait pas fait de vous une folle, mais une artiste qui a bon goût.
@nirihs._
@@Cactus-qh1qw Mais vraiment same 😂
@nirihs._
@@velkoz6396 Merci c’est gentil :)
@mrw_2124
Mm mwaa OMG j cru jt la seul a penser à ça , j cru ct juste dans ma tête fou rireeee
@franckyvanwandji779
Je suis pas le seul à être connecté en 2020😊😊😊!!!!
@lililili6993
Franckyvan Wandji nonn