Soleil
David Hallyday Lyrics
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Malgré les projecteurs
Il n'y a pas d'amour dans le secteur
Devant toi toujours le même désert
Pour le traverser, juste un chemin de fer
{Refrain:}
Le soleil, tu l'as cherché ailleurs
Mais il n'y était pas
Ton soleil file à toute vapeur
Surtout arrive à l'heure
Il ne t'attendra pas
Pour quelles gloires livrer tous ces combats
Si les jours passent sans émoi ?
Sans plus tarder, cours après tes rêves
Il est temps de retrouver la fièvre
{au Refrain}
Devant toi toujours le même désert
Pour le traverser juste un chemin de fer
{au Refrain}
The lyrics to David Hallyday's song "Soleil" express the idea of being lost and disconnected despite being in the spotlight. The singer is lost in the desert with only a railroad to cross, and the pursuit of fame and glory seems empty and meaningless. The chorus speaks of searching for the sun (which represents happiness and fulfillment) in all the wrong places, and how it rushes forward without waiting for anyone. The lyrics urge the singer to chase their dreams before it's too late, and to rediscover the passion and excitement they once had.
The song critiques the entertainment industry and the pitfalls it can lead to, such as loneliness and a lack of genuine connection. The desert and railroad symbolize the isolation and rigidity of this lifestyle, and the pursuit of fame appears to be fruitless. The lyrics hint at a desire for something more substantial and real.
Overall, "Soleil" speaks to anyone who has pursued a career or goal only to feel like they have lost themselves along the way. It reminds the listener to prioritize their own happiness and to seek fulfillment beyond just material success.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu t'égares
You're losing your way.
Malgré les projecteurs
Despite the spotlights.
Il n'y a pas d'amour dans le secteur
There is no love in this industry.
Devant toi toujours le même désert
In front of you lies the same desert.
Pour le traverser, juste un chemin de fer
To cross it, only a railroad.
{Refrain:}
Chorus
Le soleil, tu l'as cherché ailleurs
You looked for the sun elsewhere.
Loin des yeux et loin du cœur
Far from sight and far from the heart.
Mais il n'y était pas
But it wasn't there.
Ton soleil file à toute vapeur
Your sun races at full speed.
Surtout arrive à l'heure
Above all, it arrives on time.
Il ne t'attendra pas
It won't wait for you.
Pour quelles gloires livrer tous ces combats
For what glories do you fight?
Si les jours passent sans émoi ?
If the days pass without emotion?
Sans plus tarder, cours après tes rêves
Without delay, chase your dreams.
Il est temps de retrouver la fièvre
It's time to find the excitement.
{au Refrain}
Back to chorus
Devant toi toujours le même désert
In front of you lies the same desert.
Pour le traverser juste un chemin de fer
To cross it, only a railroad.
{au Refrain}
Back to chorus
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.