In 1977, besides participating at the Ontario Festival, Richard Séguin made a tour of Switzerland, France, and Quebec. The next year he collaborated with Serge Fiori of the group Harmonium on the LP Deux cents nuits à l'heure (CBS PFS-90456), which sold 100,000 copies and won three Félix Awards at the first ADISQ gala in 1979. His first solo album was followed by a tour in Quebec and in New-Brunswick. His 'Chanson pour durer' won three awards at the Spa Festival in 1981. That year, Séguin also won the second prize for the 'jeune chanson' at the Festival mondial de la chanson française held in Antibes, Côte d'Azur. He then sang in some 40 Quebec cities and at Montreal's Spectrum.
Of folk inspiration initially, Richard Séguin's style slowly evolved toward rock without renouncing its sources, however. His is the legacy of the 1960s. As stated by Micheline Lortie in the magazine Wow, 'those who consider him converted granola have not understood anything; in truth, for many years, Séguin has pursued simple folk-rock, with guitar touches, vocal harmonies on a human scale, and a preoccupation with others who are not success crazy' (August 1989). His album Double vie, inspired by a greater emphasis on rock, marked a new stage in his career. It was listed on the Radio activité chart for more than 50 weeks and won the Félix award for best rock album of 1986, when Séguin was crowned best songwriter. Journée d'Amérique won the Félix Award for best rock album of 1988 and the public's award at the Festival d'été international de Québec 1989. The record was followed by four videoclips and became a gold record. Séguin took part, in Sénégal, in the program 'D'accord-Dakar,' as part of the Sommet de la francophonie (1988). His song 'Ici comme ailleurs' won the CBC competition 'Notre chanson' in 1989. Séguin then performed at the Francofolies in La Rochelle and in the Botaniques in Brussels.
Author: Christian Rioux
Chanson pour durer toujours
Richard Séguin Lyrics
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Je pousserai mes songes
Quand dans mes vers
Tu choisiras tes sons
Quand, même nos rêves
N'auront plus tant d'attrait
Quand, même la vie
Aura perdu son poids
Que notre joie
Saura durer toujours
Quand ton âme
S'éloignera de mon corps
Quand nos pensées
Voudront faire chambre à part
Quand ton regard
N'enfantera plus le mien
Quand notre amour
Se mettra à sombrer
Alors j'espère
Que notre peine
Ne durera pas toujours
Quand d'autre yeux
Feront briller mes yeux
Quand d'autres mains
Feront jaillir tes reins
Quand nos désirs
Se verront crucifiés
Quand nos paroles
Iront jusqu'à tuer
Alors j'espère
Que notre haine
Ne durera pas toujours
Quand ton profil
Complétera le mien
Quand notre bouche
N'aura plus qu'un seul joint
Quand mes genoux parleront
De ton front
Quand dans ma main
Se lira ton destin
Alors peut-être
Que notre amour
Aura duré toujours
The lyrics of Richard Séguin's "Chanson pour durer toujours" ("Song to Last Forever") express the hope for a lasting relationship that will endure through life's ups and downs. The songwriter addresses his partner, singing about their shared dreams, hopes, and struggles. He begins by imagining a future where they will continue to inspire each other with their music, even when their dreams seem less vibrant than they once were. He hopes that their joy will still last for eternity. He then moves on to consider the possibility of their drifting apart, whether through physical separation or emotional distance. He fears their love will falter and that pain and sadness will take over their relationship. Even if they hang on to the negative emotions, he begs that it won't last forever. Finally, he returns to the theme of a lasting love, expressing the hope that they'll be together always, with their love standing the test of time.
"Chanson pour durer toujours" is a beautiful song that ascends to the simplicity of poetry. With its poetic words and gentle melody, Richard Séguin creates an atmosphere of pure passion and dedication. The lyrics are full of passion and honesty, and they express the depth of the songwriter’s feelings. The song is a genuinely personal statement of hope for continued, enduring love.
Line by Line Meaning
Quand dans ta lyre
When I pour my dreams into your instrument
Je pousserai mes songes
I will express my deepest desires through song
Quand dans mes vers
When you choose the melody for my verses
Tu choisiras tes sons
You will select the perfect notes to accompany my words
Quand, même nos rêves
Even when our dreams
N'auront plus tant d'attrait
Lose their allure
Quand, même la vie
Even when life
Aura perdu son poids
Becomes less meaningful
Alors j'espère
I hope that
Que notre joie
Our joy
Saura durer toujours
Will last forever
Quand ton âme
When your soul
S'éloignera de mon corps
Leaves my body behind
Quand nos pensées
When our thoughts
Voudront faire chambre à part
Want to exist independently
Quand ton regard
When your gaze
N'enfantera plus le mien
No longer meets mine
Quand notre amour
When our love
Se mettra à sombrer
Begins to sink
Alors j'espère
I hope that
Que notre peine
Our pain
Ne durera pas toujours
Won't last forever
Quand d'autre yeux
When other eyes
Feront briller mes yeux
Make my eyes sparkle
Quand d'autres mains
When other hands
Feront jaillir tes reins
Elicit pleasure from you
Quand nos désirs
When our desires
Se verront crucifiés
Leave us unsatisfied
Quand nos paroles
When our words
Iront jusqu'à tuer
Become venomous
Alors j'espère
I hope that
Que notre haine
Our hate
Ne durera pas toujours
Won't last forever
Quand ton profil
When your profile
Complétera le mien
Fits perfectly with mine
Quand notre bouche
When our mouths
N'aura plus qu'un seul joint
Form one seamless connection
Quand mes genoux parleront
When my knees speak
De ton front
Of your forehead
Quand dans ma main
When in my hand
Se lira ton destin
Your fate becomes clear to me
Alors peut-être
Then maybe
Que notre amour
Our love
Aura duré toujours
Has lasted forever
Lyrics © Les Éditions de la Roche Éclatée
Written by: Lucile Durand, SEGUIN RICHARD MARC, Yvon Bellemare
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Que c'est beau.. beau texte et très belle voix.. Bravo Richard Séguin .. Love it :-)
@denisehenri535
Je l'adore depuis toujours un grand artiste du Québec Merci Richard de nous faire rever !!!!
@thierrymartindandaneau1800
Je déteste verser dans la " sensiblerie " , mais là ; cette chanson est juste trop belle pour faire autrement.
@Ralipsi
Superbe chanson de Richard!
@ticoq17
Il y a 25 ans cette chanson a été notre chanson .........et ça continue
@dianegelinas6635
C'est magnifique j'adore Merci 🗽❤️
@cloclo2007
une chanson superbe
@lorraineleclerc5464
la plus belle chanson des vieux couples
@moniquemalo2499
Je regrette de ne pas être prêt de vous.Paul est un être sur qui l'on pouvais s'appuyer.une force tranquille mais sûre.Il est parti comme il a vécu,tout en douceur.Je vous â Aime.
@suzannechatel6366
MAGNIFIQUE