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.
It's Too Late to Start Again
Michel Sardou Lyrics
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I wrote a message on the misty window pane
It said I'm so in love with you
You smiled and said you loved me too, so long ago
Yes I remember it so well
Just like a fairy-tale our love's a magic spell
So many dreams so many plans
All over hopes were in our hands, where did they go
It's not too late to start again
To find the love that we had then
We've seen it slowly drift away
A little further every day
Just we can have it all again
It's not too late to start again
I still see love within your eyes
And now and then we fell the passion start to rise
But moments are so very few
And not at all like what we knew, so long ago
We find the words are hard to say
The same sweet words that came so easy yesterday
They must be crying out inside
Waiting to you and I decide which way to go
It's not too late to start again
To find the love that we had then
We've seen it slowly drift away
A little further every day
Just we can have it all again
It's not too late to start again
We lit the fire and watched the rain
I wrote a message on the misty window pane
It said I'm so in love with you
You smiled and said you loved me too, so long ago.
In Michel Sardou's song "It's Too Late to Start Again," the lyrics portray a bittersweet reflection on a past love that has slowly slipped away. The song begins with a nostalgic scene where the fire is lit, symbolizing the warmth and intimacy that once existed between the two lovers. As they watch the rain outside, the singer writes a heartfelt message on the misty window pane expressing their deep love for their partner.
The lyrics indicate that there was a time when their love was strong and reciprocated. They reminisce about the fairy-tale quality of their relationship, describing it as a magical spell filled with dreams and plans. However, as time passed, their hopes and aspirations seemed to fade away, leaving them uncertain about what happened and where their love went.
Despite the fading love, the singer clings to the belief that it's not too late to reignite the passionate connection they once shared. They see glimpses of love within their partner's eyes and feel occasional sparks of passion. But these moments are fleeting and scarce, not comparable to the depth of their love in the past. The lyrics suggest a struggle to find the right words to express their feelings, as the once easy and sweet words now seem harder to come by.
Ultimately, the song conveys a longing to recapture the lost love and reignite the fire that has slowly faded over time. It reflects on the nostalgia of a once-passionate relationship and emphasizes the belief that it is not too late to start again and reclaim the love they once had.
Line by Line Meaning
We lit the fire and watched the rain
We created a warm and comforting atmosphere amidst the chaos of life
I wrote a message on the misty window pane
I expressed my deep feelings of love in a poetic and ephemeral way
It said I'm so in love with you
The message conveyed the intensity and depth of my love for you
You smiled and said you loved me too, so long ago
In the past, you reciprocated my love with a warm smile and expressed your love for me as well
Yes I remember it so well
Those moments are etched vividly in my memory
Just like a fairy-tale our love's a magic spell
Our love felt enchanting and extraordinary, like a mythical story come true
So many dreams so many plans
We had numerous dreams and aspirations for our future together
All our hopes were in our hands, where did they go
We had complete control over our hopes and dreams, but they seem to have slipped away somehow
It's not too late to start again
There is still time to rekindle our love and reignite the passion we once had
To find the love that we had then
To rediscover the love we shared in the past
We've seen it slowly drift away
We witnessed our love gradually fade and lose its intensity
A little further every day
Bit by bit, each passing day took us farther away from the love we once had
Just we can have it all again
If we make the effort, we can experience that same deep love once more
I still see love within your eyes
Despite the distance that has grown between us, I can still perceive the love in your gaze
And now and then we feel the passion start to rise
Occasionally, we still sense the spark of passion igniting between us
But moments are so very few
However, these moments of connection and intimacy are scarce
And not at all like what we knew, so long ago
They do not resemble the profound love we shared in the past
We find the words are hard to say
Expressing our emotions has become challenging and difficult
The same sweet words that came so easy yesterday
The loving words we used to effortlessly utter in the past now evade us
They must be crying out inside
Our unspoken feelings of love and longing are silently yearning to be expressed
Waiting for you and I to decide which way to go
They eagerly await our joint determination and choice on the path to take
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SlavaStev1
Beautiful voice and the song!
nicole poncin
merci de cette chanson interprétée par Michel j 'adore magnifique voix qui est un diamant bisous
chanson et cinéma
clair, une voix d'or
Pierre Burthey
Pas vraiment une version. C'est une adaptation. En français, "Les Vieux Mariés" est un beau texte sur l'amour toujours présent après de longues années ensemble. En anglais, ça nous donne une bluette bien sucrée bien loin du niveau Sardou/Delanoë. Heureusement la musique de J.Revaux est là, intacte...sans oublier la voix!
Pierre Burthey
La face A (Je vole/Last Flight) est bien mieux réussie.
Coco AHV
Merci pour ce précieux partage !!
Franck FranckLemanceau
Bravo michel tu et génial
Tiglath- Pileser III
Formidable cette chanson
Coco AHV
Trés fort !!! ;)
Solal C.
Aïe...