Roch Voisine was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, but grew up in Saint Basile. His parents are Réal Voisine, mayor of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Québec and a former English teacher, and Zélande Robichaud, a former nurse.
Voisine's musical breakthrough came with his 1989 album Hélène which sold three million copies and became a major hit not only in Quebec but also in France, Belgium and Switzerland. In 1990, Hélène was awarded the Best Album prize at the the Victoires de la Musique, France's version of Grammys. After a highly successful European Tour in 1991, he was awarded France's Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
In 1993, Voisine had his biggest English-language hit to date with the single and album both entitled I'll Always Be There, which he worked on with David Foster.
Over the years, he has continued to alternatively record both French and English-language albums. His French language work and concert tours have continued to enjoy success in Europe (especially France) and Quebec, while his English-language recordings are a frequent mainstay of Canadian Adult Contemporary radio.
That's How I Got to Memphis
Roch Voisine Lyrics
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You'll follow wherever they go
That's How I Got to Memphis
That's How I Got to Memphis
If you love somebody enough
You'll go where your heart wants to go
That's How I Got to Memphis
I know if you'd seen her you'd tell me 'cause you are my friend
I've got to find her and find out the trouble she's in
J'écoutais le disc-jockey
Dans la voiture qui m'entraînait
Sur la route de Memphis
Sur la route de Memphis
Et la radio me vantait
Un truc débile qui m'endormait
Sur la route de Memphis
Sur la route de Memphis
Je viens vers toi
Tu m'attends dans ta robe blanche
L'amour en province
Ressemble un peu à un dimanche
J'écoutais le disc-jockey
Dans la voiture qui m'entraînait
Sur la route de Memphis
Sur la route de Memphis
That's How I Got to Memphis
That's How I Got to Memphis
The lyrics to Roch Voisine's song "That's How I Got to Memphis" tell the story of a person who is willing to follow their heart and go wherever it leads them, even if it means traveling great distances. The singer reveals that if you truly love someone, you will go wherever they go, and do whatever it takes to find them if they are in trouble. The lyrics are poetic and evoke a sense of longing and adventure.
The song begins with the line "If you love somebody enough / You'll follow wherever they go." This sentiment sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about the lengths to which a person will go for love. The singer's search for his love interest takes him all the way to Memphis, Tennessee. Throughout the song, he describes various sights and sounds he encounters along the way, including a radio DJ who he finds dull and uninteresting. Despite this, he remains determined to continue his journey, driven by his love for the woman he is searching for.
There are different interpretations of the lyrics and meaning of the song, but many view it as a tribute to the power of love, and its ability to inspire people to do extraordinary things. The song has a laid-back, country vibe that adds to its nostalgic feel.
Line by Line Meaning
If you love somebody enough
When you truly love someone, your feelings will push you to follow them wherever they go.
You'll go where your heart wants to go
Love has the power to take you wherever you need to be.
That's How I Got to Memphis
The emotion of love led the singer to Memphis.
I know if you'd seen her you'd tell me 'cause you are my friend
The singer is turning to his friend for help because he trusts their honesty and loyalty.
I've got to find her and find out the trouble she's in
The singer is determined to locate the woman he loves to make sure she's okay.
I was listening to the disc jockey
The singer was paying attention to the radio DJ's voice.
In the car that took me there
The singer was traveling in the car that transported him to Memphis.
On the road to Memphis
The singer was on his way to Memphis.
And the radio played some stupid tune
The radio was playing a nonsensical song that was making him drowsy.
That's How I Got to Memphis
The singer got to Memphis by following his heart and the direction of the radio.
I come to you
The singer is visiting someone special.
You await me in your white dress
The person is waiting for him in a bridal gown.
Love in the countryside
Love is different in rural areas.
Resembles a Sunday a little bit
It feels like a peaceful and happy day.
That's How I Got to Memphis
The reason for the singer's visit was the result of his feelings of love.
That's How I Got to Memphis
The song ends with a repetition of the title to emphasize the theme of the power of love.
Writer(s): TOM T. HALL
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathalie B Countryn
Merci à vous toutes et tous pour vos gentils commentaires, très touchée ♥
real perusse
😅
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Kemy A
Coup de coeur cette chanson. Quand je l'écoute , ça me fait voyager. Jolie vidéo :)
Maria do Carmo Anjos
Dedico essa linda música para alguém que tanto à amo!
Jennie's Passions
Ados de 14 ans , pas spécialement super bonne au collège ni artiste , des rêves plein la tête transpercée et transportée par cette magnifique chanson dites ''vieille'' je la surkiffe elle me fait voyager comme j'aimerais le faire en vrai ! :') ❤
Réjean Thivierge
Très belle chanson de Roch Voisine.
Beatrice Nkundwa
Un classique que j'écoute avec bonheur.
Celtic Jedï
super géniale cette version !! en plus j'adores Roch
Michael Coleman
A real vocal, producer, talent. Most south of the 43 rd parallel don't know.
Lotfi Bougarnou
Magnifique reprise signée Roch ... Roch you rock ! J'aimerai t'avoir en tant que voisin(e)