Françoise Hardy (born Françoise Madeleine Hardy on 17 January 1944) is a Fr… Read Full Bio ↴Françoise Hardy (born Françoise Madeleine Hardy on 17 January 1944) is a French former singer and songwriter mainly known for singing melancholic sentimental ballads.

Hardy signed her first contract with the record label Vogue in November 1961. In April 1962, shortly after finishing school, her first album, "Oh oh Chéri", appeared, with the title song written by Johnny Hallyday's writing duo. The flip side of the record, "Tous les garçons et les filles" became a huge success, which sold 2 million copies. She had long hair and usually wore jeans with a leather jacket, while accompanying her songs on the guitar.

She sang in English, Spanish, and German occasionally. In 1963, she represented Monaco in the Grand Prix d'Eurovision de la Chanson with "L'amour s'en va" and emerged in fifth place. In 1968, she received the Grand Prix du Disque Académie Charles Cros.

In 1981, she married her long-time companion Jacques Dutronc, with whom she had already had a son (Thomas Dutronc) in 1973. In May 2000, she had a comeback with the album "Clair Obscur". Her son played the guitar, and her husband sang the duet "Puisque vous partez en voyage". Iggy Pop and Etienne Daho participated, as well. She currently lives near Paris.

In 2006 she released a new duets album entitled "Parenthèses" which included a song with her son Thomas.

In 2021, Hardy announced that her health had worsened and that she would not be able to sing again owing to the effects of cancer therapy.

Say It Now
Françoise Hardy Lyrics

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If you should care for me, say it now
If it could ever be, say it now
If you could love me somehow, say it now
Say it now if you could want my love
Say it now if I'm what you're dreaming of
Say it now, if you could love me somehow, please say it now

Through all my searches for a love so true

I've never found anyone like you
If you'll be mine to have and to hold, I'll never, no I'll never let you go

If you could say "I love you", say it now
If you'll always be true, say it now
If you could love me somehow, say it now

Say it now if you could give me a chance
Say it now if we could find romance.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Francoise Hardy's "Say It Now" are a plea to a potential romantic partner to express their feelings honestly and openly. The song acknowledges the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes with expressing one's feelings, but encourages the potential partner to take a chance and express their love. The opening lines, "If you should care for me, say it now / If it could ever be, say it now / If you could love me somehow, say it now," convey a sense of urgency and honesty. The singer does not want to waste any more time wondering about the other person's feelings and needs them to be forthcoming.

The second verse expresses the depth of the singer's longing for this person, highlighting that they have searched for a love like this and have never found anyone like them. The bridge then asserts that if the other person expresses their love and remains true, the singer will hold onto them forever. The final lines of the song, "If you could say 'I love you', say it now / If you'll always be true, say it now / If you could love me somehow, say it now," repeat the initial plea for honesty and vulnerability, cementing the idea that taking a chance on love is worth it.

Overall, "Say It Now" is a heartfelt and vulnerable song about the risks and rewards of love. It encourages listeners to be honest and take a chance on love, even if it feels scary or uncertain.

Line by Line Meaning

If you should care for me, say it now
Tell me if you have feelings for me

If it could ever be, say it now
Let me know if there's even a possibility for us

If you could love me somehow, say it now
If you think you could love me, tell me now

Say it now if you could want my love
Let me know if you're interested in me

Say it now if I'm what you're dreaming of
Tell me if you've been daydreaming about me

Say it now, if you could love me somehow, please say it now
Don't keep me waiting, tell me how you feel

Through all my searches for a love so true
Despite my past efforts to find true love

I've never found anyone like you
You stand out from everyone else I've met

If you'll be mine to have and to hold, I'll never, no I'll never let you go
If we're together, I'll never let you go

If you could say "I love you", say it now
If you love me, tell me now

If you'll always be true, say it now
If you'll be faithful in our relationship, let me know now