Three years after the release of her first album, which went gold and platinum, she released her second album, Carpe Diem, which launched the career of this singer-songwriter in French-speaking countries, especially in Quebec. Within three weeks, the album went gold. She then took her music on tour, performing to over 150,000 admirers, while her album went three times platinum. She was especially appreciated by the Canadian public and music industry. In 1995, she was awarded two Félix awards by Quebec's association of recording artists (ADISQ), namely Best Female Vocalist of the year (by popular vote), and Best Live Performance of the year.
Then, things began to pick up!
In 1996, Walt Disney Studios immortalized Lara's voice. In addition to incarnating Esmeralda, the heroine of the animated feature The Hunchback of Notre Dame, she sang the theme song ("Que Dieu aide les exclus") on the film's soundtrack.
In October, her third album "Pure" went platinum in less than two weeks. Thanks to this album, she won the 1997 Félix for Album of the Year. The same year, "Pure" was launched in France where over two million albums were sold within two years. Thanks to this resounding success, which eloquently expressed the affection of her loving and faithful fans, Lara was awarded the prize for New Artist of the Year at the prestigious French gala Les Victoires de la Musique. This was in February 1998, a few months before the concert tour in several French cities that led to the recording of an album (Lara Fabian Live) in March 1999 which went platinum a few months later. Lara Fabian was praised by music lovers and critics alike...
In addition to receiving the Félix for Quebec Artist Having the Most Impact Outside Quebec, she was voted Personality of the Year by the magazine Paris Match, which featured her on its front cover. While her fame grew, she was honored at the World Music Awards for Best Selling Artist for "Pure". Between appearances in Europe, Lara often returned to New York City and San Francisco to record her first album in English. She wrote or co-wrote most of the songs, working with Rick Allison and producers Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey), Pat Leonard (Madonna), Sam Watters (ex-Color Me Badd) and Brian Rawling (Cher's "I Believe").
Produced by Sony Records, the self-titled album was launched in May 2000 on America's most popular morning television show, NBC's Today Show. Invitations poured in, and Lara Fabian appeared on The Tonight Show, The View, Access Hollywood, Craig Kilborn, Entertainment Tonight...
The album's first excerpt, I will Love Again, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Music charts and settled in for 58 weeks! Thanks to this resounding success, she received the Félix for Quebec Artist Having the Most Impact in a Language other than French. The songs on the album thrilled audiences worldwide.
In February 2001, Love By Grace became the theme song of the lead couple in the Brazilian soap opera Laços de Familia, broadcast by TV Globo for millions of viewers in Brazil and Portugal. For several weeks, the song was number 1 on most Brazilian and Portuguese radio stations. Love by Grace generated an incredible frenzy around the artist… You just don't top the billboards of Portuguese speaking countries everyday!
After From Lara with Love, her first American TV special broadcast by PBS, the singer-songwriter participated in the very popular WTKU New York radio special, Miracle on 34th Street, where many popular artists appeared, including Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin and Toni Braxton.
Shortly after, when her self-titled English-language album was released in Asia, Lara scored a number one hit on the Taiwanese top ten, a great moment for the artist. Many were particularly impressed with the song Light of my Life (found only on the Asian edition of the album), which she interpreted with Lee-Hom, Asia's top male Chinese-speaking vocalist. This song was included in the movie feature China Strike Force, starring newcomer Lee-Horn along with Aaron Kwok, a box-office idol throughout Asia.
Eagerly awaited in several cities throughout the world, Lara has brilliantly dealt with her growing popularity by frequently appearing abroad. The artist has performed in several European and American capitals, and has enjoyed every minute of her travels. Solid gold in Canada, Germany, Switzerland and Norway, Lara Fabian went platinum in Belgium, Brazil and France and triple platinum in Portugal. She enjoyed the longest number 1 run on Billboard's Heatseeker Chart in 2000.
Last May, Lara was awarded yet another prize at the World Music Awards in Monaco, where she sang Adagio. She also returned to New York and Los Angeles to lend her voice to the original soundtracks of two long-awaited international super productions in July 2001: She interpreted the song The Dreams Within, featured in the movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, as well as For Always, the vocal version of the title song of A.I., Steven Spielberg's latest feature.
In addition to a new French-language album in September 2001, Lara Fabian launched the first single on her new album in May, "J'y crois encore", which can be heard on radio stations in Quebec and Europe.
From France to Brazil, in Italy, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, Japan and the United States, Lara Fabian has established her reputation as a determined singer-songwriter. Barely 10 years after the release of her first album, Lara has conquered the hearts of millions of fans throughout the world, whose fervor is equaled only by their affection for this talented and authentic artist. Eight million records sold worldwide to this day testify to her achievement.
Her best-selling European DVD and CD, En Toute Intimité, released in October 2003, was an intimate, acoustic piano-based collection showcasing Ms. Fabian performing songs in English, Italian and French.
After En Toute Intimité Lara Fabian released her 2nd English language album called "A wonderful life". Lara Fabian's latest release is an album in the French language with the title "Toutes Les Femmes en Moi", released in May 2009.
2010: "Tour Les Femmes Font Leur Show", Mademoiselle Zhivago
Throughout the first half of 2010, Fabian embarked on a European tour of concerts, throughout France, Switzerland, and Belgium, incorporating the main repertoire of her last album "Toutes Les Femmes En Moi" along with some classic and fan favorites. She also performed again in Eastern Europe, with a more acoustic set (piano-voice), and included English recordings from the album Every Woman in Me. In September 2010, she finally released her 2009 album "Toutes Les Femmes En Moi" in Québec. She also recorded the album "Nuit Magique" with Canadian singer Coral Egan.
Later in 2010, Fabian released a concept album in Russia and Ukraine called Mademoiselle Zhivago which has sold over 800.000 copies in Russia. It features 11 songs in different languages by Russian composer Igor Krutoy. It features stories about a woman who experiences several lives over the years and centuries. Eleven music videos, one each song, were combined to create a full-length film, produced and directed by Ukrainian film producer Alan Badoev. The album itself, containing a CD and a DVD, was first released in Ukraine in October 2010 and in Russia in November.
2020–present: Lockdown Sessions
On December 16, 2020, Lara Fabian discreetly unveiled a collection of 12 experimental musical tracks, the fruit of her introspection and her isolation during confinement. Lockdown Sessions came out in a limited edition without a label, and offers a unique journey of the singer accompanied again by Moh Denebi.
Fabian is a full lyric soprano with a vocal range that spans three octaves from C3 to G5 in live performances.
She is multilingual, she speaks Italian, French, Spanish, Sicilian, English and some Flemish.[citation needed] She has also sung in Azerbaijani, German, Greek, Hebrew, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish
Keep the Animals Away
Lara Fabian Lyrics
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Use it like a spark
To light up all the memories
Inside your ancient heart
Sharing pain and beauty
Makes us who we are
Leaves us less defenseless
If we dare to raise our voices
And circle round the flame
Our dance will keep the animals away
You know the beast is watching
Waiting for a taste
To feed on fear and anger
Our together we are safe
Sharing pain and beauty
Makes us who we are
Leaves us less defenseless
And brave against the dark
If we dare to raise our voices
And circle round the flame
Our dance will keep the animals away
Those hungry eyes are just souls of the night
Afraid of the light
Afraid of the light
If we dare to raise our voices
And circle round the flame
Our dance will keep the animals away
If we dare to raise our voices
And circle round the flame
Our dance will keep the animals away
The lyrics to Lara Fabian's song "Keep the Animals Away" convey a message about the power of words and the importance of unity in overcoming fear and darkness. The first verse suggests that every word spoken carries a story, and these stories can ignite the memories within our hearts. By sharing both pain and beauty, we shape our identities and become less vulnerable to the challenges of life. This vulnerability, combined with courage, allows us to combat the darkness that surrounds us.
In the chorus, Fabian encourages us to raise our voices and gather around the metaphorical flame. This act of coming together in unity and expressing ourselves through dance metaphorically "keeps the animals away." Here, the animals represent our fears and the negative forces that seek to consume us. By being brave and confronting these forces, we reject the power they hold over us.
The second verse extends the idea of the watchful beast, representing our deepest fears and anxieties. This beast waits for an opportunity to devour our fear and anger, which sustains its existence. However, when we stand together, we create a safe space where this beast cannot infiltrate. Sharing our pain and beauty, as well as our collective strength, serves as a shield against the darkness that lurks within and around us.
The bridge reinforces the notion that these "hungry eyes" belong to the souls of the night, representing the hidden fears that are repelled by the light of truth and unity. The repetition of being "afraid of the light" emphasizes their inability to hold power when we dare to illuminate our surroundings with our voices and actions.
In the final repetition of the chorus, Fabian reaffirms the call to raise our voices and circle around the flame. By engaging in this dance of unity and expression, we guard ourselves against the influence of fear and darkness. The metaphorical "animals" that threaten our peace are kept at bay, allowing us to embrace the power of our shared humanity and triumph over adversity. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to find strength in unity and the courage to confront their fears, knowing that together they are truly resilient.
Line by Line Meaning
Every word's a story
Every single word has a deeper meaning and can tell a story.
Use it like a spark
Utilize these words as a source of inspiration and motivation.
To light up all the memories
To bring back and illuminate all the precious memories.
Inside your ancient heart
Deep within your timeless and profound heart.
Sharing pain and beauty
Opening up and exchanging both sorrow and joy.
Makes us who we are
It shapes and defines our true identity.
Leaves us less defenseless
Provides us with strength and resilience.
And brave against the dark
Empowers us to face and overcome adversity.
If we dare to raise our voices
If we find the courage to speak up and express ourselves.
And circle round the flame
To come together and gather around the symbol of passion and unity.
Our dance will keep the animals away
Our collective actions will ward off the negative forces.
You know the beast is watching
You understand that the darkness is observing us.
Waiting for a taste
Eagerly anticipating the opportunity to harm or affect us.
To feed on fear and anger
To derive strength from our emotions of fear and anger.
Our together we are safe
Through our unity and togetherness, we find safety.
Those hungry eyes are just souls of the night
Those longing gazes are merely lost spirits of the darkness.
Afraid of the light
Intimidated by the illumination and truth.
If we dare to raise our voices
If we find the courage to speak up and express ourselves.
And circle round the flame
To come together and gather around the symbol of passion and unity.
Our dance will keep the animals away
Our collective actions will ward off the negative forces.
If we dare to raise our voices
If we find the courage to speak up and express ourselves.
And circle round the flame
To come together and gather around the symbol of passion and unity.
Our dance will keep the animals away
Our collective actions will ward off the negative forces.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: Lara Fabian, Moh Denebi, Sharon Vaughn
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