Isabelle Boulay (born 6 July 1972 in Sainte-Félicité, Quebec) is a francoph… Read Full Bio ↴Isabelle Boulay (born 6 July 1972 in Sainte-Félicité, Quebec) is a francophone Canadian pop singer.

In 1990, some friends recorded her at the Petite-Vallée song festival without her consent, but she completed a performance there and was regarded as a huge success. The following year she won at the Granby song festival for her rendition of Jacques Brel's "Amsterdam". That same year she was invited to take part in the festival Les FrancoFolies de Montréal.

In 1993 she represented Radio Canada at the "Truffe de Périgueux" festival held in Périgord, France. She carried off the prize for Best Singer in the "chanson francophone" (French song) category. Following her success in France, she was noticed by songwriter Luc Plamondon who was looking for emerging talents to perform in a new production of his rock opera Starmania. There, Boulay portrayed the role of Marie-Jeanne.

In 1996, Isabelle Boulay provided the singing voice for Alys Robi in the television series of the same name. She released her debut album, Fallait pas, that year.

Two years later, came "États d’amour" an album that included some of her most popular songs. "Je t’oublierai, je t’oublierai", "La lune" or "Le saule".

The following years were filled with success and recognition all over the world. In that time her albums "Scènes d’amour", which included thirteen live duets and "Mieux qu'ici-bas" were released. This last one became an instant success.

"Au moment d'être à vous" was again recorded live in Montreal in 2002. Acompanied by the Symphonic Orchestra of Montreal, she performed her favourite songs from many composers.

"Tout un Jour" was released in 2004 and it included 14 new songs.

"Du Temps pour Toi" was recorded live at L'Olympia in Paris and released in 2005 and a DVD of the concert was also released.

In 2007, she went back to her childhood memories and songs and recorded a Country music album called "De Retour à la source"

In the spring of 2008 she released an album produced in France, "Nos Lendemains" that you can hear in her official site: www.isabelleboulay.ca

True Blue
Isabelle Boulay Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

I'll be true to you, my darlin'
I'll be true to you
I will be true blue, my darlin'
Ever be true blue

'Cause love, when it is true,
Is neither selfish, vain or proud,
Love, when it is true,

Can speak in silence or out loud

And it passeth undertanding
And endureth for all time
The greatest of god's treasures
True love, so rare to find

It knows no boundairies
It is gentle and it is sweet
Giving and forgiving
Trusting and complete

Blue skies and whtite clouds
And yellow sunlight
And you, my darling, you are the true love of my life

I'll be true to you, my darlin'
I'll be true to you
I will be true blue, my darlin'
Ever be true blue

And I promise I will always
And forever love you
And I vow I will never
Be less than true blue

True blue, true blue
I vow I will never
Be less than true blue

True blue, true blue
I vow I will never
Be less than true blue

True blue

Overall Meaning

The song "True Blue" by Isabelle Boulay is a heartfelt declaration of love that promises loyalty and commitment until the end of time. The chorus repeatedly affirms the singer's intention to be "true to" and "true blue" to her beloved, underlining the depth and sincerity of her feelings. The lyrics explain that true love is not selfish, vain, or proud, but rather a force that transcends understanding and endures "for all time." The song suggests that true love is rare and precious, yet boundless and gentle, forgiving and trusting, and ultimately the greatest treasure of all.

As the singer describes the beauty of the natural world in the verses ("blue skies and white clouds/ and yellow sunlight"), she makes it clear that her love for her partner is equally powerful and inspiring. She vows to love her partner forever and to never be anything less than "true blue." These lyrics paint a picture of a deep and unshakable love, one that both acknowledges the challenges of life and celebrates the joy of being truly seen and cherished.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be true to you, my darlin'
I will always be faithful to you, my love

I'll be true to you
I will never betray your trust

I will be true blue, my darlin'
I will always be loyal to you

Ever be true blue
I will never stray from our love

'Cause love, when it is true,
Because true love is

Is neither selfish, vain or proud,
Not characterized by selfishness, arrogance or vanity

Love, when it is true,
True love

Can speak in silence or out loud
Can communicate without words or loudly and openly

And it passeth undertanding
It transcends human comprehension

And endureth for all time
And lasts forever

The greatest of god's treasures
The most valuable gift from God