Françoise Hardy signed her first contract with the record label Vogue in November 1961. In April 1962, shortly after finishing school, her first record Oh Oh Chéri appeared, written by Johnny Hallyday's writing duo. Her own flip side of the record, "Tous Les Garçons Et Les Filles" became a success, riding the wave of Yé-yé music in France, with two million sales.
Hardy sang in French, English, Italian, Spanish, and German. In 1963 she came fifth for Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest with "L'amour s'en va". In 1963, she was awarded the Grand Prix Du Disque of the Charles Cros Academy.
In 1981, she married her long-time companion Jacques Dutronc, with whom she had had a son, Thomas Dutronc, in 1973. In 1994, she collaborated with the British pop group Blur for their "La Comedie" version of To The End. In May 2000, she made a comeback with the album Clair Obscur. Her son played guitar and her husband sang the duet "Puisque Vous Partez En Voyage." Iggy Pop and Étienne Daho also took part. Hardy lives near Paris and Dutronc lives in Monticello, Corsica, although they remain a couple.[citation needed]
Memory divine
Francoise Hardy Lyrics
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I wander
when death to death Is done
I wander
I need to lick a late, late, late passion
at every station of
the cross, the cross
never is nothing here
we need to sleep to die
I wander
your heart is in a race
never, never lose a will
we love dying men…
oh Lord let me know
the wonder
oh Lord let me know
it’s a cold, cold, cold christmas
at every station of
the cross, the cross
you mean my night is wrong
I wander
how do you feel babe ?
I wonder
I’m a full, full, full, reach of desire
is there nothing left Lord
nothing left but bones
but bones…
oh memory divine
I wander
oh memory divine…
The lyrics of Françoise Hardy's song "Memory divine" are a reflection on life, death, love, and desire. The singer is wandering and searching for something, perhaps for meaning or purpose. The phrase "memory divine" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the past is an important source of guidance and inspiration. The singer seems to be contemplating the idea of death and what comes after, wondering if there is more to life than what can be experienced in the physical world.
The lines "I need to lick a late, late, late passion at every station of the cross" suggest that the singer is looking for a passion that may be dormant or forgotten. The "cross" could be a metaphorical representation of the struggles and hardships of life. The singer seems to be saying that even though life is difficult, there is always the possibility of finding something meaningful and worthwhile.
The final lines of the song "oh memory divine, I wander" suggest a sense of melancholy and nostalgia. The singer is looking back on the past, perhaps with a sense of longing or regret. Overall, the song is a poetic reflection on the human experience and the search for meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
oh memory divine
The singer reflects on the power of memory.
I wander
The singer is lost in thought and contemplation.
when death to death Is done
The singer is pondering what happens after death.
I need to lick a late, late, late passion
The artist desires to pursue passion until the end of their life.
at every station of the cross, the cross
The artist views life as a journey with difficult challenges.
never is nothing here
The singer believes that everything has meaning.
child, I wander
The singer feels small and insignificant in the world.
we need to sleep to die
The artist equates sleep with death.
your heart is in a race
The artist perceives that someone is anxious or excited.
never, never lose a will
The artist encourages others to persevere and never give up.
we love dying men…
The singer cherishes the memory of men who have passed away.
oh Lord let me know the wonder
The artist asks for divine guidance and insight.
oh Lord let me know it’s a cold, cold, cold christmas
The singer feels isolated and lonely during the holiday season.
you mean my night is wrong
The singer questions whether their perspective is misguided.
I wander
The singer is lost in thought and contemplation.
how do you feel babe ?
The artist asks how someone is feeling emotionally.
I’m a full, full, full, reach of desire
The artist feels intensely passionate about something.
is there nothing left Lord
The singer questions whether there is any hope left.
nothing left but bones but bones…
The singer feels that life has been drained of all vitality.
oh memory divine
The artist reflects on the power of memory.
I wander
The artist is lost in thought and contemplation.
oh memory divine…
The artist reflects on the power of memory.
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.