Laetitia Bourgeois grew up around the love of music. Her father was the first drummer for the band Kassav’ and her mother participated in the creation of a music school in Point-à-Pître. Early on, Laetitia was initiated to Caribbean rhythms, biguine and Gwo Ka (all typical styles from Guadeloupe) and to being near the stage.
When she was seven years old, her parents divorced and two years later, she made the big move to Canada with her mother, stepfather and younger sister. After a short period in Vancouver, the family settles in Manitoba. The little Caribbean princess will learn to conquer the cold. Music is always present seeing as her canadian stepfather is a classical pianist. In their home; Mozart, Bartok, Messiaen, Miles Davis but also Salif Keita, Mory Kanté, Michael Jackson and the Beatles can be heard.
Eventually Laeti joins the choir at the local conservatory. It’s obvious: her voice is her instrument. She takes vocal jazz classes and also dances twenty hours a week. She dreams of being a singer but also a prima ballerina.
At seventeen, she joins Knox College near Chicago, Illinois. She studies art and theatre and also starts to write lyrics. In 2002, diploma in hand, she leaves for Paris and all its lights, a dream of hers. While working as a costume designer, stylist or doing English voice-overs, she also gains stage experience with several jazz ensembles as did her father. It’s on this course that she’ll make a life-changing encounter. In 2009, as a guest on Radio Campus, Laeti meets singer- songwriter, François-Marie Dru. In less than an hour, their complicity becomes obvious. They have worked together ever since. François-Marie is also influenced by the mixture of black and white music and by the unruly children of Chuck Berry, Ray Charles and B.B. King such as the Beatles, the Stones, Clapton or J.J. Cale.
Between the two of them, Laetitia and François-Marie create FM LAETI. After a few months of composing their first songs, the duo grows and is joined by Pierre-Marie Dru, brother of the composer and both producer and creator of Pigalle Production.
In Summer 2010, they record their first album with Yann Arnaud at Studio de la Frette. They are joined by Christophe Minck, Steve Argüelles, Laurian Daire, Ludovic Bruni, Fatoumata Diawara and many other musicians. The album will be mixed by the talented Stéphane Briat. In May 2011, the single Rise in the Sun comes out, followed by the album It Will All Come Around in October. A two year tour ensues.
End of 2012, Laeti, FM and PM retreat to a house in Provence and begin to write the first songs that will become their second album, For The Music.
Sanctuary
Fm Laeti Lyrics
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We found the house of love
I saw you leaning weary
upon the door
I stopped to look in your eyes
Do you know who you are?
Do you know what I am?
There was no rush in the air
I can't replace what you lost
You can't replace what I lost
Meeting you is different
Was a rainbird
Was a rainbird
Spreading my wings cross the sky
Taking a flight of a thousand lives
Broken wings have kept me in cage
But now I'm free
Too Scrared to fly
Through that open door
Don't make me pay
I'll loose my breath and sway
If the wind is too harsh
We'll fall down hard
The pain in your distance
Echoes my stance
Leading me there
Rising rainbird
Rising rainbird
Spreading my wings cross the sky
With the tears of a thousand lifetimes
Without a sanctuary
We found the house of love
I saw you leaning weary
upon the door
I stopped to look in your eyes
Do you know who you are?
Do you know what I am?
Without a sanctuary
We found the house of love
I saw you leaning weary
upon the door
I stopped to look in your eyes
Do you know who you are?
Do you know who you are?
Do you know who you are?
Broken wings have kept me in cage
But now I'm free
But now I am free
But now I'm free
But now I am free
But now I'm free
But now I'm free
The song "Sanctuary" by Fm Laeti talks about finding love and freedom after being held captive in one's own cage. It is about meeting someone who makes you feel seen, understood, and appreciated despite your flaws and struggles. The singer sees someone "leaning weary upon the door" and stops to look into their eyes. She asks if they know who they are, and she too wonders if they know what she is. They appear in need of a sanctuary, and the singer suggests that they found the house of love.
The metaphor of a rainbird is also present in the lyrics. The rainbird is a bird that sings and dances before rain comes. It spreads its wings and takes flight, signaling the upcoming rain. The singer compares herself to a rainbird before and after meeting this person. Before, broken wings kept her in a cage, but now she is free and can spread her wings across the sky. She is ready to take flight and face any harsh winds that may come their way.
The repetition of "Do you know who you are?" adds an introspective layer to the song. It seems like the question is addressed to the other person, but it could also be a question the singer is asking herself. The answer might not be clear, but the connection they have found together gives them a sense of purpose and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Without a sanctuary
Even though we have nowhere that we can call our safe haven or refuge,
We found the house of love
We discovered that our affection and mutual fondness for each other could serve as our emotional sanctuary.
I saw you leaning weary upon the door
As I arrived to meet you, I witnessed how tired and drained you seemed to be, almost as if you had been holding on for too long.
I stopped to look in your eyes
I paused to take in the entirety of your gaze and demeanor in order to understand your true emotional state.
Do you know who you are?
I asked you this question to dig deeper and find out whether you are confident and self-aware in your identity.
Do you know what I am?
I asked you this question to make sure that you were aware of my true intentions and the depth of my feelings for you.
There was no rush in the air
There was a sense of calm and stillness surrounding us.
So I stopped to touch your shoulder
I took a moment to lightly brush my hand against your shoulder as a gesture of comfort and support.
I can't replace what you lost
I cannot fill the void or repair the damage caused by your past struggles and hardships.
You can't replace what I lost
Similarly, you cannot fix or eradicate the pain and loss that I have suffered in my life.
Meeting you is different
You are unique and not like anyone I have ever met before.
Was a rainbird
I was unable to fly and find my way through the storm clouds on my own.
Spreading my wings cross the sky
I am finally able to soar and explore the endless possibilities open to me now that everything is coming together.
Taking a flight of a thousand lives
I am taking on this new life with you, filled with countless opportunities for adoration and understanding.
Broken wings have kept me in cage
My past has limited my abilities and confined me to a negative mental space, until now.
But now I'm free
I am breaking free from these constraints and fully embracing this new outlook on life.
Too scared to fly
While I was once fearful and hesitant to take chances and risks, that is no longer the case.
Through that open door
With your presence and encouragement, I am able to see the opportunities in front of me and take advantage of them.
Don't make me pay
I am afraid of the consequences and magnitude of my newfound freedom and happiness.
I'll loose my breath and sway
I am overwhelmed by the intense emotions and sensations that this new experience is bringing.
If the wind is too harsh
I am aware that the road ahead may have its own obstacles and difficulties that could potentially derail our progress.
We'll fall down hard
If we lose our footing, it could cost us everything we have worked towards.
The pain in your distance
I can sense the rough patches and hurt that you have been through before coming into my life.
Echoes my stance
I am able to empathize with what you feel and carry that understanding as I move forward with you.
Leading me there
Despite those roadblocks, you are guiding me towards a better future and a brighter horizon.
Rising rainbird
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I am close to finally breaking the cycle and setting myself free.
With the tears of a thousand lifetimes
The painful past is leaving me and instead, is replaced with a new, hopeful perspective and a brighter future.
Without a sanctuary
Even without a conventional means of protection or shelter,
We found the house of love
We have discovered a new form of sanctuary within our love and care for each other.
Without a sanctuary
Even without a conventional means of protection or shelter,
We found the house of love
We continue to come back to this affection and love for each other as our emotional refuge.
I saw you leaning weary
I am always cognizant of the toll that the ups and downs of life can have on you.
upon the door
As I come to your side, being a source of comfort and support is always at the forefront of my mind.
I stopped to look in your eyes
For me, the best way to read and understand how you are feeling is to look right into your eyes and be present with you.
Do you know who you are?
Even when things get tough, it is important for you to remember that you are enough and you are capable of great things.
Do you know who you are?
Knowing who you are, what you stand for, and where you came from are all important elements to living a fulfilling life.
Do you know who you are?
It is important to remember that your identity is not defined by others' opinions or the world around you, but rather by your own beliefs, values, and characteristics.
Broken wings have kept me in cage
Your past experiences, hardships, and suffering have all limited you and held you back in certain ways.
But now I'm free
However, as we embark on this new chapter in your life, you are finally letting go and freeing yourself from these constraints.
But now I am free
You are finally able to fly without any restrictions or burden holding you down.
But now I'm free
The freedom that comes with self-acceptance and letting go of the past is pure and exhilarating.
But now I am free
You are unapologetically yourself and are not bound by any limitations or doubts.
But now I'm free
The chains that were once holding you down are now broken and you are able to live life without fear or hesitation.
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andree Picciola
Top, un joli timbre , la voix à decouvrir
Clemence Dru
Très belle chanson, très beau clip !!!!
Camille Mahana
Tellement chouette ! J’adore **
gud girl
without a sanctuary
we found a house of love
i saw you leaning weary
without a sanctuary
we found a house of love
i saw you leaning weary
upon the door
i stopped to look in your eyes
do you know who you are?
do you know what i am?
there was a rush in the air
so i stopped to touch your shoulder
i can’t replace what you lost
you can’t replace what i lost
meeting you is different
was a rainbird
was a rainbird
spreading my wings ‘craa the sky
taking a flight… a thousand lives
broken wings have kept me in cage
but now that i’m free
too scared to fli through
that opened door
don’t make me pay
i’ll loose my breath and sway
if the wind is too harsh
we’ll fall down hard
the pain in your distance
echoes my stance
leading me there
rising rainbird
rising rainbird
spreading my wings, ‘cross the sky
with the tears of a thousand lifetimes
without a sanctuary
we found a house of love
i saw you leaning weary
upon the door
i stopped to look in your eyes
do you know who you are?
do you know what i am?
without a sanctuary
we found a house of love
i saw you leaning weary
upon the door
i stopped to look in your eyes
do you know who you are?
do you know who you are?
do you know who you are?
broken wings have kept me in cage but
now i’m free
but now i’m free
but now i’m free
but now i’m free
source: https://lirik.web.id/f/fm-laeti/lirik-lagu-fm-laeti-sanctuary/
La Maison Rose
Trop pressé de venir te voir à la boule noire à paris !
Margot A-B
Trop bien ! je viens te voir à Montpelier ! j'ai trop hâte j'adore ce que tu fais bisous
Kostya Begunkov
Nice, very nice. Thnx
Jannis Bierschenk
13 comments and about 500 likes right now (october 2020). I'm sure this will explode one day
Lucie Collangettes
c kan a la boule noire?