2) French R&B adult contemporary singer Marc Antoine was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, and is of Haitian descent.
[1] Guitarist, composer and producer, Marc Antoine, was born in Paris (France) on the 28th of May 1963. His parents bought him his first guitar when he was 11 years old which quickly became his third arm. Marc has had a guitar in his hands ever since.
At age 13, his father saw such rapid progress that he sent him to the conservatory where he would study classical music. By then his mentors were Andres Segovia and John Williams.
At 17 he'd already won many prizes and started showing an interest in a variety of music genres including jazz, rock, Afro, pop, and more. At the same time he was playing in local bands in Britany (France).
Tragedy struck in the summer of 1981 when his debut career got cut short by a devastating accident to his left hand. The surgeon told him that his chances of playing guitar again were very slim and next to nothing. However, through the adversity, his love and passion for music helped him overcome this tragedy and in 1984 he was back on the scene in Paris, performing in clubs and recording for artists like Philippe Petit, Charlelie Couture, Jill Kaplan, France Gall, and Ray Lema.
In 1988 he moved to London where he joined Basia's band and worked with The Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, Soul to Soul, Pato Banton, and General Public. He was also part of the London Acid Jazz scene. His world tour travelling lead him to spend time in Tokyo where he became an acclaimed session player.
As a true citizen of the world, Marc kept moving, this time to Los Angeles in the late 90's. He stayed there for 12 years playing for music royalty such as Sting, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Cher, Selena, Queen Latifah, George Benson, Guru Jazzmatazz, Take 6 and others. He composed and performed for major movie soundtracks: "Get Shorty"; "The Fan"; "Patch Adams"; "Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil"; "Demolition Man"; and "Celtic Pride". He also worked with producers of the likes of Tommy LiPuma, Philippe Saisse, Marcus Miller, Mike Pela, Guy Roche and Stoker.
Most importantly, however, Marc began his successful solo career. His first album was "Classical Soul" NYC records 1994. Then came "Urban Gypsy" NYC 1995, "Madrid" GRP 1998, "Universal Language" GRP 2000, "Cruisin'" GRP 2001, "The Very Best of Marc Antoine" GRP 2002, "Mediterraneo" Rendezvous Entertainment 2003 and "Modern Times" Rendezvous Entertainment 2005.
Marc's career boasts many #1 hits on the R&R contemporary jazz charts, as well as topping the Billboard charts. In 1995, R&R elected him Best New Artist of The Year, which was followed by his Gavin Award in 1998. He has also received numerous nominations for jazz awards in the US and Canada.
Regularly touring with contemporary jazz artists like Dave Koz, Chris Botti, Jeff Lorber, Jeffrey Osborne, David Benoit, Larry Carlton and others, he also performs or records with Jazz Legends such as Peter Erskine, Jimmy Haslip, Mike Mainieri, Dave Valentin, Christian McBride, and Mark Egan to name a few. Marc was honoured when George Benson mentioned him as one of his favorite guitarists.
Toi
Marc Antoine Lyrics
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J'ai fait une croix sur les autres
Car je suis si bien avec toi
Ma vie est tellement plus belle
Depuis que l'on est ensemble
Je ne suis plus le même homme
Car je voulais changer pour toi
Tu es la plus belle chose qui ne m'est
Jamais arriver
Refrain :
Toi toi je n'aime que toi
Toi Toi aucune autre que toi
Il n'y a plus rien qui n'existe sans toi
Non je n'aime que toi
Je n'ai pas besoin de grand chose
Simplement de ta présence
Le reste n'a plus d'importance
Car je suis si bien avec toi
Tu es la plus belle chose qui ne m'es
Jamais arrivé
Refrain
Toi et moi c'est tout
Le reste on s'en fou
On se fou du reste (x2)
Toi et moi c'est tout
Le reste on s'en fout
Du moment qu'on s'aime
Refrain
In Marc Antoine's song "Toi," the lyrics express the singer's deep affection and devotion to his significant other since the day they met. He declares that he has forgotten about all other women since falling in love with this person, and how he feels like he has become a better man because of them. The singer also expresses his gratitude towards his significant other for making his life much more beautiful and enjoyable. To him, his partner is the most significant and best thing that has ever happened to him.
The singer highlights how he does not need much to be happy other than the presence of his significant other. In his eyes, nothing else matters as long as he is with them. The chorus repeats the message that the singer only loves this one person and no one else and that his life revolves around them.
Overall, the song "Toi" is a beautiful and moving love song that showcases the deep connection between two people in a relationship. The lyrics depict the joy and happiness that two people can bring to each other's lives by loving and supporting one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Depuis notre rencontre
Ever since I met you
J'ai fait une croix sur les autres
I've crossed out everyone else
Car je suis si bien avec toi
Because I feel so good with you
Ma vie est tellement plus belle
My life is so much more beautiful
Depuis que l'on est ensemble
Since we've been together
Je ne suis plus le même homme
I'm no longer the same man
Car je voulais changer pour toi
Because I wanted to change for you
Tu es la plus belle chose qui ne m'est
You are the most beautiful thing that has
Jamais arriver
Ever happened to me
Toi toi je n'aime que toi
You, you, I love only you
Toi Toi aucune autre que toi
You, you, no one else but you
Il n'y a plus rien qui n'existe sans toi
There's nothing that exists without you
Non je n'aime que toi
No, I love only you
Je n'ai pas besoin de grand chose
I don't need a lot
Simplement de ta présence
Just your presence
Le reste n'a plus d'importance
The rest doesn't matter anymore
Car je suis si bien avec toi
Because I feel so good with you
Tu es la plus belle chose qui ne m'es
You are the most beautiful thing that has
Jamais arrivé
Ever happened to me
Toi et moi c'est tout
You and I are everything
Le reste on s'en fou
The rest doesn't matter
On se fou du reste (x2)
We don't care about the rest (x2)
Du moment qu'on s'aime
As long as we love each other
Refrain
Chorus
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Régine Gache
Sublime paroles "a réécouter! " Quelle bonheur...
cupcake ximena herrera
Simplemente de tu presencia, lo restante no tiene importancia. que bella frase!! Felicitations
Clarisse Bouchet
C'est fou comme il a le don de nous faire penser à des gens.
Lylou Tchek
mon cheri me l'as chanté devant tous ces potes du quartier ca fais trop plaisir j'en ai pleuré =) Mon bebe d'amour je t'aime plus que tout et notre fils est le fruit de notre amour on a que 19ans et un ti bou de 4ans je suis trop fiere de vous deux les 2hommes de ma vie 5ans de bonheur avec toi bebe <3
sabine7303
Je ne connaissais pas ce chanteur , je sens bien que je vais me rendre chez mon disquaire acheter son album :-) Belle voix , bel homme ce qui ne gâche rien ;-)
binou
Pour celle que j'aime plus que tout, chaque moment passer avec elle est un bonheur sans fin
Jankowski fabienne
J'adore j'écoute en boucle superbe chanson
Sophie Roumet
Très belle chanson les paroles sont très belles
Anne L. Ndiaye
Je retrouve avec plaisir cette chanson que j'adorais. <3
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