Éric Serra - (born on September 9, 1959) is a French com… Read Full Bio ↴Éric Serra
Éric Serra - (born on September 9, 1959) is a French composer. He has often worked on the movies of Luc Besson.
Éric Serra's father Claude was a famous French songwriter in the 1950s and '60s, and, as such, Éric was exposed to music and its production at a young age. His mother died when he was just seven years old. In the early '80s, Serra met director Luc Besson and was asked to score his first movie L'Avant dernier (1981). Serra has scored all of Besson's directed movies to date and several that Besson has written such as Wasabi.
In 1995, Éric Serra was chosen to compose the score to the James Bond film GoldenEye, which was quite an avant-garde soundtrack compared to previous Bond films. It met with mixed reviews from film critics.
Occasionally, and mainly due to his album released by this name, he is known in credits as RXRA (pronounces like his name). An example is Little Light of Love on the Fifth Element OST, it is performed by RXRA.
31 Little Light Of Love
E. Serra Lyrics
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I was born and then my cry,
My cry was a little light of love
For the honoring of life.
And the pharaohs of my soul
Is this light of love.
Precious little light of love.
In the breezy shades of night.
I keep up my faith
And understand my whole
To call the love of light.
A treasure, your shaman,
In the middle of the shady day that
Brings on a field of light
In a light of love.
There a light of love.
Only one religion
Will lead us to the love
We aim for.
Over the dark illusions
Of the warring nations.
And when a figure leads the power,
The destruction glorified.
And when the war is nearly over,
How come the leader's held in high honors?
"Won't you die for their lie?"
The greedy hunter cried.
"We rely on your light,
And leave your love behind."
A little life, so religious.
Will lead a light of love.
A little love, so for freedom.
Just a little light of love.
A little life, so religious
Take this little light of love.
A little love, no more freedom.
Take me.
A little life, so religious.
A little love, so for freedom.
A little life, so religious.
A little life, no more freedom.
A little life, so religious.
A little love, so for freedom.
A little life, so religious.
A little life, no more freedom.
A little life, so religious.
A little love, so for freedom.
A little life, so religious.
A little life, no more freedom.
The lyrics of E. Serra's "Little Light of Love" can be interpreted in many different ways, but at its core, it is a hymn to the power of love and the struggle to maintain it in the face of war, destruction, and greed. The opening lines, "From a little light of love, I was born and then my cry, my cry was a little light of love for the honoring of life" suggest that love is the fundamental force that gives birth to and sustains life, and that crying is itself a form of love, a cry for connection and meaning in a world that often seems indifferent.
The song then goes on to describe the obstacles that threaten to extinguish this light of love, including war, nationalism, and authoritarianism. The lines "Only one religion will lead us to the love we aim for, over the dark illusions of the warring nations" suggest that the only true "religion" is the love that transcends national boundaries and unites all people in a common bond of humanity. The song also suggests that those who pursue power and profit at the expense of others are ultimately doomed to failure and dishonor, whereas those who cultivate love and empathy will always find a way to survive and thrive, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
From a little light of love,
I was created from a source of love.
I was born and then my cry,
I was born into this world and cried as a little light of love.
My cry was a little light of love
Even my cries were expressions of love.
For the honoring of life.
I was born to honor and celebrate life.
And the pharaohs of my soul
The rulers of my being
Is this light of love.
Are fueled by this little light of love.
Precious little light of love.
This little light of love is invaluable.
There's a candle burning on
A flame of hope continues to glow.
In the breezy shades of night.
Amidst the darkness and uncertainty.
I keep up my faith
I continue to believe.
And understand my whole
I comprehend my purpose.
To call the love of light.
To draw upon the power of this little light of love.
A treasure, your shaman,
A highly sought-after guide and advisor.
In the middle of the shady day that
In the midst of challenges and turmoil.
Brings on a field of light
Ushers in an aura of love.
In a light of love.
Bathed in the light of love.
Only one religion
There is only one way of life.
Will lead us to the love
That will bring us closer to love.
We aim for.
Our ultimate aim and goal.
Over the dark illusions
Despite the oppressive lies and facades.
Of the warring nations.
Of societies embroiled in conflicts.
And when a figure leads the power,
And when the one in charge is corrupt.
The destruction glorified.
The ensuing destruction is celebrated and lauded.
And when the war is nearly over,
As the conflict nears its end.
How come the leader's held in high honors?
How can the leader be celebrated amidst all the destruction?
"Won't you die for their lie?"
Sacrifice yourself for their deceitful cause?
The greedy hunter cried.
The selfish leader begged.
"We rely on your light,
We need your little light of love.
And leave your love behind."
Without any care or concern for the love you hold dear.
A little life, so religious.
A life dedicated to faith and spirituality.
Will lead a light of love.
Can manifest a radiant aura of love.
A little love, so for freedom.
Love that is dedicated to the pursuit of freedom and justice.
Just a little light of love.
Only this tiny source of love is needed.
A little life, so religious
A life dedicated to faith and spirituality.
Take this little light of love.
Embrace and treasure this source of love.
A little love, no more freedom.
When love is not free to flourish, freedom is threatened.
Take me.
Embrace me, adore me.
A little life, so religious.
A life dedicated to faith and spirituality.
A little love, so for freedom.
Love that is dedicated to the pursuit of freedom and justice.
A little life, so religious.
A life dedicated to faith and spirituality.
A little life, no more freedom.
When love is not free to flourish, freedom is threatened.
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Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg
Makes me happy and sad altogether. Happy 'cuz it's such an optimistic song, sad because the movie ended and the magical world with it.
Devin Rasberry
It has a strange magic right...
phantom2089
I thought I was the only one that felt so sad in the ending when you know that was it. Despite being a happy ending. :(
Justin Rossi
This will be a timeless classic .. I'm glade I lived to see this movie
Payador Perseguido
timeless song of a timeless decade, the 90's
Luke McMahon
Fifth element was & still is 1 of the top films of all time! Bruce willis & particularly milla jovovich were ace. Today I cruised on up through north wales heading to catch my ferry over to ireland for 3weeks break near the giants causeway, perfect music for the journey.
Mike Basil
The movie had its own tailored message about synchronicity which is always specifically appealing in science-fiction/fantasy. Eric Serra's score does it justice.
MouldedSalad
"Negative, I am a meat popsicle!" :)
The Collector Room
Great song that jacks-up toward the end, so uplifting. Love the movie too. Classic.
Candy Bella
excellent song with a truly brilliant message