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]
So Many Things
Francoise Hardy Lyrics
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If you could start again, then I would start again,
If you could try again,
then I would my friend,
So many things to keep you on, keep you on,
So many things to make you smile, make you smile,
There’s a new sky at dawn, It’s a blue sky at dawn,
If you could start again, Then I would start again,
If you could smile again, Then I would my friend,
So many things to turn you on ….
In Françoise Hardy's song "So Many Things", the singer addresses someone who seems to be going through a difficult time in their life. The repeated phrases "so many things to turn you on" and "so many things to keep you on" suggest that there are many potential sources of happiness and motivation in the world, but the person is struggling to access them. The singer offers encouragement, telling the person that if they could start again or try again, then she would be there to support them. The repetition of the line "if you could ___ again, then I would, my friend" emphasizes the unconditional nature of the singer's support and suggests that she believes in the person's ability to overcome their struggles.
The song takes a hopeful turn in the chorus, which describes the new day and sky at dawn. These lines suggest a sense of renewal and possibility, as if the person's struggles are only temporary and there are brighter days ahead. The phrase "make you smile" also echoes this sense of hopefulness, suggesting that there are things in life that can bring joy and happiness.
Overall, "So Many Things" is a song of encouragement and support, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and hope in difficult times. The repetition of certain phrases and the imagery of dawn and a blue sky create a sense of optimism and possibility, while the singer's unconditional support offers comfort and reassurance to someone who may be struggling to find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
So many things to turn you on, turn you on, turn you on,
There are countless things that can make you feel aroused and excited, over and over again.
If you could start again, then I would start again,
If you had the chance to begin anew, I would also choose to reset everything and start afresh along with you.
If you could try again,
then I would my friend,
If you had the courage to give it another go, I would be there to support you as your friend.
So many things to keep you on, keep you on,
There are numerous things that can motivate and inspire you to keep going and not give up.
So many things to make you smile, make you smile,
There are so many pleasant experiences and joys in life that can bring a smile to your face.
There’s a new day at dawn, It’s a new day at dawn,
Every morning brings with it a new opportunity to start afresh and see things in a new light.
There’s a new sky at dawn, It’s a blue sky at dawn,
Just like the sky changes every day with the rising sun, life also offers new possibilities and fresh beginnings.
If you could smile again, Then I would my friend,
If you could find it in yourself to laugh and be happy once more, I would be there as your friend to share in your joy.
So many things to turn you on ….
There are countless experiences and sensations that can bring you pleasure and excitement, waiting to be discovered.
Contributed by Zoe N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.