Defiant
Lou Doillon Lyrics


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I used to stand strong and defiant to the wind,
Like a bird of storm in any currents,
I'd spread my wings
I used to ride them furious waves singing
To no country nor man will I ever be slave!

But now no Blast, no breeze will billow my sail,
I used to say alone is how one travels best,
Home is where I stand, don't need
Anything else.
And I never knew
This ease could leave
I never thought I'd say,
Please show me the way.

'Cause now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail
'Cause now no moon, no stars will show the way

I used to stand strong and defiant to the wind,
Like a bird of storm in any currents,
I'd spread my wings





But now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail
But now no moon, no stars will show me the way

Overall Meaning

Lou Doillon's "Defiant" is a song about realizing the vulnerability in oneself when faced with circumstances that challenge one's beliefs and strength. In the first verse, she describes herself as a bird of storm who stood strong and defiant against the wind, never bowing down to anyone or anything. She was confident in her ability to navigate through life's hardships with ease and independence. However, in the second verse, she realizes that this ease she once knew has abandoned her. She no longer has the same strength to stand alone and needs guidance to find her way. The repetition of the line "now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail" emphasizes her current state of helplessness and lack of direction.


The overall message seems to be about the inevitable change in one's beliefs and perspectives as they navigate through life. It is about accepting vulnerability and being willing to ask for help when needed, rather than stubbornly standing alone in defiance. Doillon uses vivid imagery of birds and sailing to add a poetic touch to the song and convey the message of the importance of adapting to change.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to stand strong and defiant to the wind,
I was once confident and unyielding against obstacles.


Like a bird of storm in any currents,
I was like a powerful bird soaring through harsh conditions.


I'd spread my wings
I would embrace challenges and opportunities.


I used to ride them furious waves singing
I once faced challenges with a positive, celebratory attitude.


To no country nor man will I ever be slave!
I refused to be controlled or oppressed by anyone or anything.


But now no Blast, no breeze will billow my sail,
But now I am stagnant and unmoving; I lack the drive I once had.


I used to say alone is how one travels best,
I once believed that personal growth required independence and self-reliance.


Home is where I stand, don't need
I was content and fulfilled with my current situation.


Anything else.
I didn't require external validation or support.


And I never knew
I was not aware or prepared for


This ease could leave
the loss of my previously comfortable situation.


I never thought I'd say,
I never anticipated that I would express


Please show me the way.
a sincere request for guidance and direction.


'Cause now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail
I am currently lacking direction or motivation.


'Cause now no moon, no stars will show the way
I cannot find guidance or inspiration from anything, whether external or internal.




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ETIENNE DAHO, LOU DOILLON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

lamy jeannette

Let's go to Lou

I used to stand strong and defiant to the wind,
Like a bird of storm in any currents,
I'd spread my wings
I used to ride them furious waves singing
To no country nor man will I ever be slave!
But now no Blast, no breeze will billow my sail,
I used to say alone is how one travels best,
Home is where I stand, don't need
Anything else.
And I never knew
This ease could leave
I never thought I'd say,
Please show me the way.
'Cause now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail
'Cause now no moon, no stars will show the way
I used to stand strong and defiant to the wind,
Like a bird of storm in any currents,
I'd spread my wings
But now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail
But now no moon, no stars will show me the way



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Sylvie Robin

Superbe chanson et Superbe voix ! 
Magnifique ! 
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Pr0metheus64

Love it!

Andreas Bausier

voix magnifique!

lamy jeannette

Let's go to Lou

I used to stand strong and defiant to the wind,
Like a bird of storm in any currents,
I'd spread my wings
I used to ride them furious waves singing
To no country nor man will I ever be slave!
But now no Blast, no breeze will billow my sail,
I used to say alone is how one travels best,
Home is where I stand, don't need
Anything else.
And I never knew
This ease could leave
I never thought I'd say,
Please show me the way.
'Cause now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail
'Cause now no moon, no stars will show the way
I used to stand strong and defiant to the wind,
Like a bird of storm in any currents,
I'd spread my wings
But now no blast, no breeze will billow my sail
But now no moon, no stars will show me the way

Ramona Luncasu

Love this playlist; my tastes exactly :)

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Très bon album !

Serge Pronce

La voix et la musique, c'est très bon :)

Weaver IOANNOU

I've been waiting for thiw...best track of the album! Thanks a lot!!!

Juliette Tyenkel

Quelle voix!beautiful *-*

Hédi STA

excellent! pourtant pas mon style du tout mais quand c'est bon c'est bon!

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