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...
Tout va Bien
Corneille Lyrics
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Courir avant même de savoir marcher
Venir au monde et déjà orphelins
Venir au monde sans lendemain certain
J'ai vu des mères enceintes et éventrées
J'ai vu leur corps meurtris, leurs âmes violées
J'ai vu les pères sauver leurs peaux salies
J'ai vu la vie des leurs en être le prix
{Refrain:}
Je suis là
Pour vous le raconter
Je suis là
Pour vous en témoigner
Et vous dire
Au nom de tous les miens
Que tant qu'on vit et tant qu'on aime tout va bien
Je vous le dis, oui tout va bien
J'ai vu la haine nous prendre nos belles familles
J'ai vu la mort couvrir nos jours de nuit
J'ai vu un peuple entier partir en flamme
Cans ces pays que tous les dieux condamment
J'ai vu, je suis venu, j'ai survécu
Pour vivre les rêves de ceux qu'on a perdus
On a tous une mission à accomplir
Et moi je dois chanter pour vous le faire saisir
{au Refrain}
Tout va bien, tout va bien,
Je suis là pour vous dire que,
Tout va bien
Tout va bien
{au Refrain, x2}
In Corneille's song "Tout va bien," the lyrics paint a picture of the horrors that the singer has witnessed - from children fleeing with nowhere to go, to pregnant women being brutally attacked, and entire families being torn apart by hate and death. Despite all of this pain and suffering, the singer reassures us that everything is okay. He is here to testify and remind us that as long as we live and love, everything is going to be okay.
The refrain of the song reinforces this message, repeating the phrase "Je suis là pour vous dire que tout va bien" (I am here to tell you that everything is okay). The repetition of this phrase gives the song a powerful, almost hypnotic feel. It's as if the singer is trying to drill the message into our heads, to make us truly believe that everything is going to be alright.
Overall, "Tout va bien" is a song about hope in the face of adversity. It's a reminder that even when the world is a scary, dangerous place, there is still beauty and love to be found. And as long as we hold onto that love and continue to fight for what is right, everything will be okay.
Line by Line Meaning
J'ai vu des enfants fuire sans où aller
I have seen children run away without a destination
Courir avant même de savoir marcher
Running before even learning to walk
Venir au monde et déjà orphelins
Being born and already being an orphan
Venir au monde sans lendemain certain
Being born without a certain future
J'ai vu des mères enceintes et éventrées
I have seen pregnant mothers disemboweled
J'ai vu leur corps meurtris, leurs âmes violées
I have seen their bodies bruised and their souls violated
J'ai vu les pères sauver leurs peaux salies
I have seen fathers save themselves in disgrace
J'ai vu la vie des leurs en être le prix
I have seen the lives of their loved ones being the price
Je suis là
Pour vous le raconter
I am here to tell you
Je suis là
Pour vous en témoigner
I am here to bear witness to you
Et vous dire
Au nom de tous les miens
And to tell you, on behalf of all those close to me
Que tant qu'on vit et tant qu'on aime tout va bien
That as long as we live and as long as we love, everything is fine
Je vous le dis, oui tout va bien
I am telling you, yes, everything is fine
J'ai vu la haine nous prendre nos belles familles
I have seen hate take away our beautiful families
J'ai vu la mort couvrir nos jours de nuit
I have seen death darken our days to night
J'ai vu un peuple entier partir en flamme
I have seen an entire people go up in flames
Dans ces pays que tous les dieux condamment
In those countries that every god condemns
J'ai vu, je suis venu, j'ai survécu
I have seen, I have come, I have survived
Pour vivre les rêves de ceux qu'on a perdus
To live the dreams of those we have lost
On a tous une mission à accomplir
We all have a mission to accomplish
Et moi je dois chanter pour vous le faire saisir
And I must sing to make you understand
Tout va bien, tout va bien,
Everything is fine, everything is fine,
Je suis là pour vous dire que,
I am here to tell you that,
Tout va bien
Everything is fine
Tout va bien
Everything is fine
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: CORNEILLE NYUNGURA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JUNIOR toupou
2019 et je ne m'en lasse pas.
Merci Corneille pour tout.
je t'aime pour toujours
Dimicath Couvée
A tous ceux qui souffrent , vous ne marchez jamais seul . vous aurez toujours un alié meme si vous ne le voyez pas . restez debout !
Aristide Mbongue
merci
Serge Messang
Merci🙏😭😭
ZOUHRI Mohamed
Corneille est un vrai artiste, il respecte les rhymes et il a une superbe voix
anime_offx
Merci CORNEILLE pour cette magnifique chanson qui nous donne une bonne leçon d'humilité et surtout combien les personnes qui nous sont chères doivent être notre priorité dans la vie !!!!
Miss Platypus
Mais COMMENT il fait????Il a vu son pere et sa mere se faire tuer sous ses yeux par des hommes sanguinaires et malades, et il garde espoir, chante et reussi dans sa vie?? Franchement , respect...
misterart
La première fois que j'ai écouté cette chanson j'avais 13 ans, aujourd'hui j'en ai 20. C'est toujours la même, les même larmes, la même révolte Merci !
Ruben MEBA
Quand nous voyons des personnes qui ont eu des pires souffrances que nous réussir leurs vies alors on dit "Tout va bien quand on vit et quand on aime tout va bien !!! " corneille un bel exemple!!!
Nono Coet
Je suis heureuse que tu sois avec nous!❤️