Born in Iskretz, Bulgaria, to a Bulgarian-Armenian father and a Hungarian mother, Vartan arrived in France when she was 10. She married the French rocker Johnny Hallyday on April 12, 1965 in Loconville. They have a son, David Hallyday (who is also a singer), born David Michael Benjamin Smet on August 14, 1966. Johnny Hallyday and Sylvie Vartan were France's "Golden Couple" of their generation. They divorced on November 4, 1980.
She is currently married to American media mogul Tony Scotti. She is actor Michael Vartan's aunt.
In 2005, Sylvie Vartan was appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal and Child Health in the European Region.
Her European hits include "Panne d'essence" ('Out Of Gas'), "Comme un garçon" ('Like a boy'), "J’ai un problème, je crois bien que je t’aime" ('I have a problem: I really think I love you'), and "La plus belle pour aller danser" ('The most beautiful to go dancing'). She is also rembered for such songs such as "L'amour c'est comme une cigarette" (Love is like a cigarette)
Ruby Tuesday
Sylvie Vartan Lyrics
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Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
While the sun is bright or in the darkest night
No one knows, she comes and goes
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day, still I'm gonna miss you.
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She just can't be chained to a life where nothing's gained
And nothing's lost at such a cost
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day, still I'm gonna miss you.
There's no time to lose, I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time, lose your dreams
And you will lose your mind. Ain't life unkind?
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day, still I'm gonna miss you
Sylvie Vartan's song Ruby Tuesday touches on the theme of change and freedom. This ballad tells the story of a woman who lives her life without attachment or ties to a particular place or person, as is evident when she comes and goes with no explanation. The song explores the idea of living a life that is not restrained by societal norms or expectations, as the woman cannot be tied down to a life where nothing is gained at the cost of personal freedom. The chorus, "Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you? When you change with every new day, still I'm gonna miss you," suggests that although the woman is unpredictable and always changing, she leaves an impact on those she encounters.
The lyrics also explore the idea of chasing one's dreams before it's too late. The line, "there's no time to lose, I heard her say, catch your dreams before they slip away," emphasizes the importance of taking risks and pursuing one's aspirations, even if it means leaving comfort and stability behind. The final line, "Dying all the time, lose your dreams, and you will lose your mind. Ain't life unkind?" conveys the message that without actively chasing one's dreams, a person can feel as though they are dying inside, and life can seem cruel and unfair.
Line by Line Meaning
She would never say where she came from
Ruby Tuesday is a mysterious person who doesn't disclose where she originated from.
Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
The past is insignificant when it's over.
While the sun is bright or in the darkest night
Ruby is unpredictable and can appear at any time.
No one knows, she comes and goes
Ruby is elusive, and her whereabouts are unknown.
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you?
It's difficult to define who Ruby is and assign her a name.
When you change with every new day, still I'm gonna miss you.
Even though Ruby is always evolving, the singer will miss her.
Don't question why she needs to be so free
Ruby doesn't want to be in a situation where she's not free.
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
Ruby believes that freedom is the only way to exist.
She just can't be chained to a life where nothing's gained
Ruby wants to avoid a life where there's no progress.
And nothing's lost at such a cost
She doesn't want to lose anything, particularly at a steep price.
There's no time to lose, I heard her say
Ruby encourages others to pursue their dreams before they run out of time.
Catch your dreams before they slip away
She advises individuals to chase their ambitions before they become unattainable.
Dying all the time, lose your dreams
The singer equates losing your dreams to continually dying.
And you will lose your mind. Ain't life unkind?
The outcome of losing one's dreams is losing their sanity, which is an unjust reality.
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.