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 Le Dernier Combat (1983). Serra has scored all of Besson's directed movies to date, except Angel-A (2005) (scored by Anja Garbarek), 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, and produced a much more modern-sounding avant-garde soundtrack compared to previous Bond films. It met with mixed reviews from film critics. Serra's score is often criticized by Bond fans, and is considered the farthest departure from a traditional Bond score and, by some, as the most inappropriate in the series history. Others find it highly innovative, with the main problem the lack of John Barry's traditional theme. The producers later hired John Altman to provide the music for the tank chase in St. Petersburg. Serra's original track for that sequence can still be found on the soundtrack as "A Pleasant Drive In St. Petersburg".
Occasionally, and mainly due to his album released by this name, he is known in credits as RXRA (pronounced like his name, in French). An example is "Little Light of Love" on The Fifth Element soundtrack, which is credited to RXRA.
From 1980 to 1988, Éric Serra played bass guitar for French singer Jacques Higelin.
Éric Serra is also a songwriter, notably having written "It's Only Mystery" for the film Subway and "My Lady Blue" for Le Grand Bleu. In 1988, Éric Serra released an album of rock music titled RXRA which resembles the artist's name when pronounced as initial letters in French.
Most recently he composed the music for the new Criss Angel/Cirque Du Soleil show 'Criss Angel: Believe' to open at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, in October 2008.
Serra has spent little time in front of the camera, choosing to work behind the scenes instead. However, on French television he has made a number of appearances performing music, and notably appeared in the Luc Besson movie Subway in which he plays 'Enrico the bassist'.
What
Eric Serra Lyrics
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Producer: Nellee Hooper
Albums: Wildest Dreams (96), Goldeneye Soundtrack (95)
See reflections on the water
More than darkness in the depths
See him surface and never a shadow
On the wind I feel his breath
Goldeneye, I found his weakness
Goldeneye, he'll do what I please
Goldeneye, no time for sweetness
But a bitter kiss will bring him to his knees
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
You'll never know how it feels to be the one who's left behind
You'll never know the days and the nights, the tears, the tears I've cried
But now my time has come and time, time is not on your side
See him move through smoke and mirrors
Feel his presence in the crowd
Other girls they gather around him
If I had him I wouldn't let him out
Goldeneye, not lace or leather
Golden chain take him to the spot
Goldeneye, I'll show him forever
It will take forever to see what I've got
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
You'll never know how it feels to get so close and be denied
It's a gold and honey trap I've got for you tonight
Revenge is a kiss this time I won't miss
Now I've got you in my sight
With a goldeneye
Golden, goldeneye
With a goldeneye, goldeneye
The lyrics of Goldeneye by Eric Serra (performed by Prague Philharmonic Orchestra) are about a woman who has been watching the man from afar for years, waiting for her moment to strike. She finally has the opportunity to take her revenge, and she plans to do it with a "bitter kiss" that will bring him to his knees. The lyrics are full of allusions to espionage and intrigue, with references to shadows, smoke and mirrors, and a "gold and honey trap".
The chorus of the song, "Goldeneye", is repeated throughout the lyrics, with variations that add to the sense of mystery and danger. The woman sings about how she has found the man's weakness, and how she will do whatever she pleases with him. She warns him that time is running out, and that revenge is a kiss that she won't miss. The lyrics convey a sense of power and control, as the woman takes charge of the situation and turns the tables on the man who has been the object of her obsession for so long.
Overall, the lyrics of Goldeneye are both eerie and captivating, drawing the listener into a world of mystery, danger, and intrigue. The song is a fitting addition to the soundtrack of the James Bond movie of the same name, with its references to espionage, secrets, and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
See reflections on the water
Observing the reflection on the water surface
More than darkness in the depths
Perceiving something beyond the darkness in the deep water
See him surface and never a shadow
Spotting the subject arising from water without leaving any shadow
On the wind I feel his breath
Sensing the subject's breath on the wind
Goldeneye, I found his weakness
Having found the vulnerability of the subject named Goldeneye
Goldeneye, he'll do what I please
Being able to command Goldeneye as per personal wish
Goldeneye, no time for sweetness
Not having any room for sweet moments with Goldeneye
But a bitter kiss will bring him to his knees
Experiencing the power to bring Goldeneye down on knees with a bitter kiss
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
Recollecting memories of observing Goldeneye from shadows during childhood
You'll never know how it feels to be the one who's left behind
Expressing the feeling of being left alone
You'll never know the days and the nights, the tears, the tears I've cried
Narrating the past moments of weeping all alone, day and night
But now my time has come and time, time is not on your side
Feeling as if it's the time of revenge and time is running out for Goldeneye
See him move through smoke and mirrors
Watching Goldeneye moving through smoke and mirrors
Feel his presence in the crowd
Perceiving the presence of Goldeneye in a crowded space
Other girls they gather around him
Noticing other girls gathering near to Goldeneye
If I had him I wouldn't let him out
Having the feeling of keeping Goldeneye all to oneself, not allowing him to flee
Goldeneye, not lace or leather
Indicating that Goldeneye is not meant for frilly or showy items like lace or leather
Golden chain take him to the spot
Suggesting that a golden chain is enough to take Goldeneye to a particular place
Goldeneye, I'll show him forever
Promising Goldeneye to show something forever
It will take forever to see what I've got
Mentioning that it's going to take a long time to realize what's been kept hidden
It's a gold and honey trap I've got for you tonight
Describing a trap that's been set up for Goldeneye with lots of honey and sweetness
Revenge is a kiss this time I won't miss
Vowing that the kiss of revenge won't be missed this time around
Now I've got you in my sight
Expressing the feeling of capturing Goldeneye within sight
With a goldeneye
Referring to the subject name Goldeneye
Golden, goldeneye
Emphasizing the importance of Goldeneye with a repetition of the word
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON BLACK, JOHN BARRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Guilaume Chamoine
Bonjour,
Votre OST de Goldeneye est toujours aujourd'hui l'une de mes préférées de toutes celles de la saga ainsi que de tous mes films.
Vous avez créé une ambiance froide, mystérieuse et métalique qui rend ce James Bond unique dans la saga.
J'écoute et je chantonne constamment depuis mon enfance certains morceaux comme celui du Gunbarrel, Goldeneye Overture ou encore Antenna.
Vous avez fait un travail de génie qui n'a malheuresement pas été toujours reconnu à sa juste valeur.
Mon seul regret est que certaines chansons ne sont pas parues dans le CD comme celles de la scène du barrage au début du film, celle de l'explosion de l'helicoptère dans le parc aux statues qui sont un pur bonheur pour les oreilles.
En écoutant le boléro de Ravel, je me suis imaginé la version que vous auriez pu en faire en y intégrant le fameux Chimeboom, le son de sonar dont seul vous avez le secret.
Peut-être un jour aurais-je la chance de pouvoir l'écouter.
Un grand bravo pour votre travail durant toutes ces années, vos musiques ont bercé mon enfance (Le Grand Bleu, Leon...) et continuent aujourd'hui de me passionner.
Guillaume 77
Rox è stato qui
Leon: ti ricordi il codice?
Matilda: busso due volte, poi una poi di nuovo due. 😊
Leon: brava..
Matilda viene presa dalle teste di cuoio..
Swat: lui è in casa?
Matilda: (annuisce)
Swat: è da solo?
Matilda: (annuisce)
Swat: hai un codice per un lasciapassare?
Matilda: ...(annuisce e bussa nella parete) toc-toc-toc, toc-toc, toc..
Eric Serra: tocca a me.
Joy L
The style of this guy's music is so obvious. I knew from the moment I heard this he also did the music for GoldenEye and Fifth Element without checking.
Phenomenal.
Ss Bb
Yoooooooo I said the exact same thing I was like why the fuck do all these soundtracks sound the similar I thought it’s for sure the same composer ..
I was right 😹this guy is a genius 🔥🔥🔥
Joy L
@Ss Bb He is a legend!
yeed
Part of that is that metallic hollow steel pipe sound he is using.
user1615
@yeed yo it's like his secret ingredient, like Jesse
Lo Lo
Eric Serra is a better composer than many guys from Hollywood.
Sabiq Hesenli
this masterpiece will never be repeated, you can listen forever
Tracie Martin
This is my favorite song on this soundtrack.
Pagliacci Is my name
+1
Hard Rock Master
Excuse me while I Loop this . . .