He was bor… Read Full Bio ↴Michel Sardou (born January 26, 1947) is a French singer.
He was born in Paris, the son of Fernand Sardou and Jackie Rollin (Jackie Sardou). Contrary to what has been written at the beginning of his career, he is not the grandson of the dramatist Victorien Sardou.
He is known for songs dealing with various social and political issues, such as the rights of women in Islamic countries, clerical celibacy and colonialism. Another sometimes controversial theme found in some of his songs ("Les Ricains," for example) is respect and support for the culture and foreign policies of the United States. Another notable fact about his career is that he has focused his full attention on his homeland, ignoring the prospect of an international audience, although his 1981 single "Les lacs du Connemara" did manage to become a big international hit. A number of his hit songs were written in collaboration with Jacques Revaux, a few others (most notably "En chantant") with Italian singer Toto Cutugno.
Even in the 21st century, Michel Sardou remains immensely popular in France, selling out 18 consecutive dates at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in 2001, while his 2004 album "Du plaisir" went straight to the no. 1 spot on the French album charts.
He has been married three times, first to a French dancer, then to Babette (the mother of his children) and lastly to an lifelong friend who edits the French version of Vogue.
He is currently (2023) at the center of a controversy over a song he wrote fifty years ago: the lakes of Connemara. Juliette Armanet, a French pop starlet answering a question about a song that would made her leave a party and it was LES LACS DU CONNEMARA. Sardou, an idol of the French right, in spite of himself, is stuck between the left which finds him corny and the right which does not support that one attacks its institutions. Music is a strong force and nobody fights harder than those who LOVE certain songs. Amazingly this song has nothing to do with politics.
Dis Marie
Michel Sardou Lyrics
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Marie, Je vois passer le temps.
Marie, On vient d'avoir vingt ans.
Marie, Ma vie dépend de la tienne
Et les années qui viennent
Ne seront rien sans toi, Marie.
Dis, Marie
Un regard comme avant.
Marie, Et je serai content.
Marie, Car, vois-tu, j'attends.
Marie, Ma vie dépend de la tienne
Et les années qui viennent
Ne seront rien sans toi, Marie.
The lyrics of Michel Sardou's song "Dis Marie" are focused on a man's longing to be reunited with a woman named Marie. He implores her to tell him if he will have to wait for a significant length of time to be reunited with her, counting every passing moment until that time arrives. The singer recognizes the importance of Marie's presence in his life, acknowledging that his future is closely tied to hers, highlighting how the years to come would be nothing without her.
He emphasizes the importance of the little things she does, indicating that a simple smile or word from her would be enough to make him happy. He is willing to endure a long wait if necessary, as long as he knows that they will be together again one day. Throughout the entire song, the singer's deep love and devotion for Marie are evident.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dis Marie" express a powerful sentiment of love and commitment. The singer is willing to wait for as long as he must to be reunited with Marie, emphasizing how much she means to him and highlighting how their lives are closely intertwined. The song's emotional intensity and heartfelt lyrics make it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Dis, Marie, Attendrai-je longtemps?
Asking Marie if he has to wait for a long time
Marie, Je compte les instants.
Saying that he is constantly counting the moments
Marie, Je vois passer le temps.
Noticing that time is passing by
Marie, On vient d'avoir vingt ans.
Mentioning that they have just turned twenty
Marie, Ma vie dépend de la tienne
Acknowledging that his life depends on Marie's presence
Et les années qui viennent
Referring to the upcoming years
Ne seront rien sans toi, Marie.
Claiming that the future holds nothing without Marie
Dis, Marie
Repeating the question, asking Marie again
Un regard comme avant.
Desiring a familiar look from Marie
Marie, Un seul mot simplement.
Asking for a single word response from Marie
Marie, Et je serai content.
Claiming that he will be satisfied with whatever Marie says
Car, vois-tu, j'attends.
Explaining that he is waiting for her response
Writer(s): Jacques Revaux, Michel Sardou, Ralph Bernet
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