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]
Ocean
Francoise Hardy Lyrics
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nothing's bigger than this
took the sea flowers from the sand
held the shells in my hand
really need a, really need a friend
oh, let the sea my troubles mend
let the sea, let the sea
let the sea my troubles mend
a speck of dust standing there
yes, I saw the ocean, said of it
nothing's bigger than this
really need a, really need a friend
oh, let the sea my troubles mend
let the sea, let the sea
let the sea my troubles mend
The lyrics of Françoise Hardy's song "Ocean" express a deep appreciation for the enormity and beauty of the ocean. The singer describes standing on the beach and taking in the vastness of the sea, marveling at how nothing in the world seems larger or more powerful. They collect sea flowers and shells, symbols of the ocean's intricate and mysterious ecosystem, which they hold in their hands.
The singer also expresses a sense of loneliness and isolation, saying that they "really need a friend" and hoping that the sea might offer solace and comfort. They ask the sea to "mend" their troubles, and the repeated refrain "let the sea my troubles mend" suggests a longing for healing and a release from whatever worries are weighing on them. The final lines of the song reinforce the singer's awe and admiration for the ocean, as they repeat the phrase "nothing's bigger than this" and acknowledge their own smallness in comparison.
Overall, "Ocean" is a meditative and introspective song that emphasizes the power of nature and the ways in which we can seek solace and perspective from the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
saw the ocean, said of it
I saw the ocean, and I'm going to speak about it.
nothing's bigger than this
There is nothing in this world that is greater in size than the ocean.
took the sea flowers from the sand
I picked some flowers that grow near the ocean.
held the shells in my hand
I held some shells I found on the beach.
really need a, really need a friend
I am feeling lonely and would like someone to be with.
oh, let the sea my troubles mend
I am going to let the ocean heal me and comfort me.
let the sea, let the sea
I am giving myself over completely to the power of the ocean.
let the sea my troubles mend
I am letting the ocean heal my worries and concerns.
let the wind blow through my hair
I am feeling the breeze on my hair as I stand by the ocean.
a speck of dust standing there
I feel small and insignificant in comparison to the vastness of the ocean.
yes, I saw the ocean, said of it
Yes, I am speaking about the ocean because I saw it and experienced its power.
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maurice
Love this.
mythtree
lovely day to stay at the bay. stay well, and safe!
The SAILOR Movement
Thank you so much for this! :)
Rob Linstead
Written by Beverley Martin for Stormbringer album by her and hubby John Martyn. I have Francoise album with this track, but check out the original and best in my opinion.