Tellier's first album, L'incroyable Vérité (The Incredible Truth), was released in 2001. Tellier went on tour with Air in support of the album. The track " Fantino" off the album was chosen by Sofia Coppola for the soundtrack to her 2003 film "Lost in Translation". Tellier followed L'incroyable Vérité with his second studio album Politics (2005). A particularly popular song from Politics was "La Ritournelle", a string-led tune, which featured Nigerian drummer, Tony Allen of Fela Kuti fame. "La Ritournelle" was remixed by various artists, notably in Britain by Metronomy.
Since the release of Politics, Tellier has also recorded an acoustic album of his more popular songs, Sessions (2006). The album was repackaged for the British market as Universe (2006), to include both highlights from the French CD, as well as compositions from Tellier's score for the film Narco.
His third studio album Sexuality was produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk. Like his previous album Politics, Tellier used a single term as title and theme of the album.
On 7 March 2008, it was announced by Bruno Berberes, head of EBU delegation in France, that Tellier would represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. It was held in Belgrade on 24 May 2008. Tellier sang "Divine". This was the first time in the history of the contest that the nominated French entry was to be performed largely in English, which caused controversy, leading to Tellier pledging to increase the amount of French in the song prior to the competition itself.
Elle
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics
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You love me, he wrote
It's the message you left me tonight
Destiny's guiding my life
To your lovely house
To love them all along the night
Let me say
Hold my hand, be sweet
Destiny's guiding my life
So guilty I know
It's the message you left me tonight
Exceptions kill me sometimes
Tropical heroes
I love them all along the night
Let me say
You're still right
Hold my hand, be sweet
Sweet
Destiny's guiding my life
So guilty I know
It's the message you left me tonight
Exceptions kill me sometimes
Tropical heroes
I love them all along the night
Let me say
You're still right
Hold my hand, be sweet
Sweet
The lyrics of Sébastien Tellier's song "Elle" evoke a sense of romance and longing. The opening line, "A rose is lighting my life," suggests that something beautiful and uplifting has entered the singer's existence. The phrase "You love me, he wrote" indicates that the singer has received a message expressing affection from someone else. This message becomes significant as they mention how it guides their destiny and leads them to the recipient's lovely house.
The chorus reinforces the idea of the guiding force of destiny and the guilt the singer feels for some unknown reason. The line "Exceptions kill me sometimes" suggests that certain actions or circumstances may have negative consequences, causing internal conflict. The mention of "Tropical heroes" adds an element of allure and fascination, perhaps alluding to a desire for excitement and adventure.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges the continued presence and importance of the person they address, asking them to hold their hand and be sweet. This plea for intimacy and tenderness underscores the longing for connection and affection that permeates the lyrics.
Overall, "Elle" captures a sense of longing, destiny, and romantic tension. It explores themes of love, guilt, and the complexities of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
A rose is lighting my life
The beauty and love symbolized by a rose are bringing light and joy into my life
You love me, he wrote
Someone expressed their love for me through a written message
It's the message you left me tonight
The message you left for me tonight holds significance and importance
Destiny's guiding my life
My life's path is being directed and influenced by fate
To your lovely house
I am being drawn towards your beautiful home
To love them all along the night
To spend the whole night loving and embracing the people in your life
Let me say
Allow me to express
You're still right
You continue to be correct and justified in your actions or beliefs
Hold my hand, be sweet
Please hold my hand and show affection and kindness
So guilty I know
I am aware of my guilt and wrongdoing
Exceptions kill me sometimes
Occasional deviations from the expected norms and rules can be emotionally painful for me
Tropical heroes
Individuals who are strong and admirable, like heroes in a tropical setting
I love them all along the night
I passionately love and appreciate these remarkable individuals throughout the entire night
Hold my hand, be sweet
Please hold my hand and show affection and kindness
Sweet
Expressing endearment and affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Manuel De Homem-Cristo, Sebastian Tellier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kaiser Swaghelm
@Martín Giavarini To my dear friends who were desperately looking for the lyrics. Seperated from time but brought together because of this song.
the roses lighting my life
you loce
this tillnis gettin my life
tonight let me say
just to right
sweet
this till is gettin my life so guilty i know
exceptions kill me sometimes
HQBacon
Honestly can't count the number of times I've listened to this gorgeous song.
Dreavemusic
This music is so cool :)
matmoraes
The best! Does someone have lyrics?
Kaiser Swaghelm
@Martín Giavarini To my dear friends who were desperately looking for the lyrics. Seperated from time but brought together because of this song.
the roses lighting my life
you loce
this tillnis gettin my life
tonight let me say
just to right
sweet
this till is gettin my life so guilty i know
exceptions kill me sometimes
Martín Giavarini
+matmoraes I ever wondered if they are on the album booklet maybe?
matmoraes
+MrPhilosophy49 Please reply here when you do it! :)
SlothmanAAA
+matmoraes I will listen to it again and write them if possible. :)
matmoraes
+MrPhilosophy49 Still looking for, hope someday I find a good will french guy that understand this accent to write me full lyrics.
pharaoh_Marviyoso
Love from south africa
pharaoh_Marviyoso
@Hari O'Neil pleasure my brother.