Começou a cantar em público aos 9 anos, representando sua escola no Festival de Música Idishe do Clube Hebraica, num solo à frente de um coral de 40 crianças para um público de mil pessoas.
Estuda música desde os 10 anos. Aprendeu violão com seu irmão Denny Kessous. É autodidata em percussões como cajon e pandeiro, estudou piano clássico e popular; canto lírico e popular, além de ter formação em harmonia funcional e percepção musical.
Decidida a seguir carreira musical, começou a compor, mostrando suas primeiras músicas ao público em 2001, quando fez seu primeiro show solo.
Fez suas primeiras gravações aos 16 anos, ao lado de grandes nomes como Roberto Menescal (gravação de vocal no cd de Simone Moreno, produzido por ele) e Chico Buarque (gravação de coro em faixa cantada por Chico em cd de Paulo César Feital e Jorge Simas).
Aos 18 anos abriu o show do cantor Lulu Santos no MAM, em festa da Empresa TELEMAR com a banda Disco & Cia, para um público de quatro mil pessoas.
Elogiada pelo produtor musical Alberto Rosenblit, após um show seu, foi convidada por ele a gravar um DEMO com grandes músicos como Jorge Helder, André Tandeta e Marcelo Martins. Ao ouvir o cd, Roberto Menescal fez uma música para Monique cantar, chamada Comunique-se. A música que teria letra de um dos parceiros de Menescal, ganhou letra da compositora, virando parceria dos dois.
Em 2005, foi chamada por Menescal para gravar o Cd “Liverpool Bossa”(Albatroz), lançado em julho de 2007 no Brasil, Taiwan, Colômbia e Argentina. As edições internacionais contam com a participação de Menescal. Participou através da gravadora Albatroz de mais de 10 compilações de bossa nova como os álbuns “Stevie Wonder in Bossa” e “Covres in Bossa”, entre outros.
No momento, a cantora está lançando seu primeiro Cd autoral chamado "Com essa cor". As músicas passeiam por um universo leve, e trazem uma mistura de cores e sons, através do ecletismo da cantora que vai do Pop ao Nordeste e do Clássico ao Jazz.
No Cd a cantora mostra várias facetas de sua música. Assina a direção musical e os arranjos com o Produtor musical do disco, Flávio Mendes, além de tocar vários instrumentos (reveza entre piano, violão, cajon, acordeon e percussões). É autora de 10 das 12 músicas e, não bastando, se mostra uma grande intérprete marcando canções como "Valsinha", de Chico Buarque. O Cd também conta com a participação de Roberto Menescal na parceria dos dois.
Antes mesmo do lançamento, a cantora foi indicada por Nelson Motta, no Programa Sintonia Fina, teve a música “Sala de terê”, em parceria com seu irmão, tocando na MPB FM, no programa Faro, e agora coloca a faixa título do cd “Com essa cor” na trilha sonora da novela “Ciranda de Pedra", da Tv Globo.
With A Little Help From My Friends
Monique Kessous Lyrics
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Would you stand up and walk out on me
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
I will try not to sing out of key
ohh baby I get by,
(by with a little help from my friends)
All i need is my buddies
I said I want to get high I will
(High with a little help from my friends)
Who-Ho-Hoo-yeah
What do I do when my love is away,
(Does it worry for you to be alone?)
no no
How do I feel by the End of the day
(Are you said because your on your own)
I hope you Don't say it no more
(by with a little help of my friends)
Gonna get by with my friends
(try With a little help from my friends)
Heel-heel-heel I'll will try
(High with a little help from my friends)
Keeping it high I will
(Do you need anybody)
I need someone to love
(Could it be anybody)
All I need is someone who knows
Just where I'm going yeah
Somebody who knows quiet sure, baby
(by with a little help from my friends)
Said I'm gonna make it with my friends
I will
(try with a little help from my friends)
Who-hoo-I wonna keep on trying
(high with a little help from my friends)
I'm gonna keep on trying
(Would you believe in a love at first sight?)
I'm certain it happens all the time yeah
(What do you see when you turn off the lights?)
I can't tell ya, but it sure feel like mine
(by with a little help of my friends)
Don't you know
I'm gonna make it with my friends
(Try with a little help of my friends)
I promised my self I get by
(high with a little help of my friends)
Said I'm gonna try it a little to hard
(Do you need anybody)
ohaaa- yeah yeah yeah
(Could it be anybody)
Oh there's gonna be somebody
Ohh yeah yeah
(by with a little help from my friends)
Said i'm gonna get by with my friend
I tell ya
(Try with a little help from my friends)
Ooh yes I'm gonna keep trying
(high with a little help from my friends)
Keeping it trying with my friends
(by with a little help from my friends)
Ooh you never gonna stop me anymore
(try with a little help from my friends)
I'll keep on trying
(high with a little help from my friends)
get on high, i'm wanna make time oh lord
Gonna get by with my friends
The lyrics of Monique Kessous's song With A Little Help From My Friends are about the importance of friendship in times of hardship. The song begins with a question - “What would you do if I sang out of tune?” - which is asking if the listener would stand by them through their imperfections. It then goes on to say that all the singer needs is their friends' support to get through difficult times, and that they are grateful for that support. The chorus repeats that message with different variations, emphasizing the importance of having people around you who can help you both in good and bad times.
The song is also about love and the feelings of loneliness that come with it. When the singer sings, “What do I do when my love is away,” they are admitting that they feel lost without their partner. However, they know that their friends can help them get through those emotions as well. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer saying that they will keep on trying and that they will make it with their friends by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do if I sang out of tune
If I were to sing poorly, what would your reaction be?
Would you stand up and walk out on me
Would you leave me if my singing was not up to your expectations?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
Pay attention to me, and I'll sing a song for you.
I will try not to sing out of key
I'll make an effort to sing correctly.
ohh baby I get by,
I'm able to manage through tough times
(by with a little help from my friends)
I can do so because of the support from those close to me
All i need is my buddies
I don't need much, just the support of my friends
(try with a little help from my friends)
I'll attempt to overcome my current problems with the help of my friends
I said I want to get high I will
I've expressed my desire to feel good, and I will achieve this.
(High with a little help from my friends)
Through the help of my close friends, I'll be able to fulfill my desire to feel good.
Who-Ho-Hoo-yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
What do I do when my love is away,
How should I act when I'm away from my significant other.
(Does it worry for you to be alone?)
Are you concerned when you're by yourself?
no no
I'm not worried.
How do I feel by the End of the day
At the end of the day, how am I feeling?
(Are you said because your on your own)
Do you become sad because you lack company?
I hope you Don't say it no more
I hope you don't express your sadness anymore.
I need someone to love
I desire to be loved.
(Could it be anybody)
Is there anyone who could fulfill my desire of feeling loved?
All I need is someone who knows
I only require someone who understands me.
Just where I'm going yeah
Someone who comprehends where I'm headed in life.
Somebody who knows quiet sure, baby
An individual who is confident in their understanding of me.
I'm certain it happens all the time yeah
I believe that love at first sight is possible.
I can't tell ya, but it sure feel like mine
I find it hard to describe, but the feeling of love feels very personal and real to me.
Said i'm gonna get by with my friend
I'm going to manage to overcome my challenges with the support of my friend.
(Try with a little help of my friends)
I'm going to give my best attempt at resolving my problems with the assistance of my close friends.
Keeping it trying with my friends
Continuing to try to improve with the help of my closest friends.
Ooh you never gonna stop me anymore
No one should try to stop me from achieving my goals.
I'll keep on trying
I'm going to continue to put in effort regardless of the obstacles.
(high with a little help of my friends)
With my friends by my side, I'll reach new heights
Gonna get by with my friends
I'll be fine with the help of my closest friends.
Contributed by Arianna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.