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.
Sometimes
Françoise Hardy Lyrics
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flowers in the snow
somewhere, anywhere
you can see them grow
if you want to see
just come along with me
there's no need to hurry, worry
what's the hurry
sometimes in your mind
music seems to sound
some song, any song
going round and round
sounds are in the air
there's music everywhere
listen to the children singing
bells are ringing
sometimes, sometimes is now
sometimes in the wind
you can feel the sea
sometime, anytime
blowing fast and free
now's the time to choose
and there's no time to lose
just leave everyone behind you
they won't find you
sometimes, sometimes is now
The lyrics of Françoise Hardy's song "Sometimes" use vivid imagery that encourages the listener to slow down and pay attention to the present moment. The first verse describes the unexpected beauty of finding flowers growing in the snow, suggesting that even in the most unlikely of places, life can be found. The chorus repeats the word "sometimes" as a reminder that the present moment is all we have and that we should cherish it, rather than worrying about the past or future.
The second verse talks about music in the mind, suggesting that the sound of a song can be a source of comfort or a reminder of a particular memory. The imagery of sound being everywhere encourages the listener to be fully present and to appreciate the aural beauty of the world around them.
The final verse uses the imagery of the wind and the sea to suggest that there are endless possibilities in life, and that we must choose a direction and make the most of the time we have. The line "just leave everyone behind you, they won't find you" encourages the listener to be brave and forge their own path, rather than being held back by the expectations of others.
Overall, the song "Sometimes" is a lyrical reminder to appreciate the present moment, to find beauty in unexpected places, and to be true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
sometimes you can find
Occasionally you are able to locate
flowers in the snow
Flowers that happen to blossom in spite of the snow
somewhere, anywhere
In a specific or non-specific location
you can see them grow
Where you are able to witness their process of becoming
if you want to see
In the event that you have the desire to observe
just come along with me
Simply accompany me to the location
there's no need to hurry, worry
You haven't any need to rush, fret
what's the hurry
There's no pressing reason to hasten
sometimes, sometimes is now
Occasionally, the present moment is the moment for action
sometimes in your mind
At times in your thoughts
music seems to sound
Music that appears to resonate
some song, any song
A particular melody or any piece of music
going round and round
Repeating constantly
sounds are in the air
There are various sounds that emanate from ambient sources
there's music everywhere
Music exists in every possible direction
listen to the children singing
Listen to how children express themselves musically
bells are ringing
The sound of bells in the distance, possibly Church bell towers
sometimes, sometimes is now
Occasionally, the present moment is the moment for action
sometimes in the wind
From time to time in the wind
you can feel the sea
The touch of the ocean upon the wind and upon oneself
sometime, anytime
At some point, or any point in time
blowing fast and free
Rushing and untethered
now's the time to choose
Presently is the moment for decision-making
and there's no time to lose
There's no additional free time to squander
just leave everyone behind you
Disregard anyone who may be trailing behind you
they won't find you
They will be unable to catch up with you
sometimes, sometimes is now
Occasionally, the present moment is the moment for action
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bigjump alan
Sometimes you can find
Flowers in the snow
Somewhere, anywhere
You can see them grow
If you want to see
Just come along with me
There's no need to hurry, worry
What's the hurry
Sometimes, sometimes is now
Sometimes in your mind
Music seems to sound
Some song, any song
Going round and round
Sounds are in the air
There's music everywhere
Listen to the children singing
Bells are ringing
Sometimes, sometimes is now
Sometimes in the wind
You can feel the sea
Sometime, anytime
Blowing fast and free
Now's the time to choose
And there's no time to lose
Just leave everyone behind you
They won't find you
Sometimes, sometimes is now
Marian Ruiz
VOZ DE TERCIOPELO QUE ACARICIA EL ALMA.
Alchiby
An amazingly beautiful rendition of this song I just love it.
bigjump alan
Sometimes you can find
Flowers in the snow
Somewhere, anywhere
You can see them grow
If you want to see
Just come along with me
There's no need to hurry, worry
What's the hurry
Sometimes, sometimes is now
Sometimes in your mind
Music seems to sound
Some song, any song
Going round and round
Sounds are in the air
There's music everywhere
Listen to the children singing
Bells are ringing
Sometimes, sometimes is now
Sometimes in the wind
You can feel the sea
Sometime, anytime
Blowing fast and free
Now's the time to choose
And there's no time to lose
Just leave everyone behind you
They won't find you
Sometimes, sometimes is now
michael gill
The Softest, Sweetest Voice You Will Ever Hear !!
Lida Anton
Красавица!
musicisbrilliant
Dear world, shut up. Francoise is singing!
Straight Jacket
Bravo 🦢🦋🌺🇫🇷
T B
JUST TO PUT THE RECORD STRAIGHT. THE LYRICS ARE NOT BY ALLAN 'SPUD' TAYLOR BUT BY HIS OLD MENTOR AND SINGING PARTNER, MILES WOOTTON FROM BRIGHTON. A PITY TO SEE HIM STILL GETTING RIPPED OFF.
BynWreetsmart
That is actually Allan Taylor playing guitar on this recording.
✬The Mauvetys ★
obrigada