Vanessa Chantal Paradis (born December 22, 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, F… Read Full Bio ↴Vanessa Chantal Paradis (born December 22, 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France) is a French singer and actress.

She was discovered on the TV show L'École des fans in 1980. She recorded her first single La Magie des surprises-parties in 1985. Although it was not a hit, it paved the way for the song with which she would become internationally famous - "Joe le taxi" in 1987, while she was still only 14 years old. It was #1 in France for 11 weeks and, unusually for a song sung in French, was released in the United Kingdom the following year, where it reached #3. It was taken from her first album M&J (it stands for Marilyn & John) which, although it gained a number 13 placing in France, drew little attention in the UK and did not chart.

In 1992, now 19 and working in the United States with rock musician Lenny Kravitz, who was her boyfriend for a while, Paradis began work on a new album sung in English, in which she had become fluent. Written and produced by Kravitz, the album, titled Vanessa Paradis, topped the French chart and briefly made the UK listings (number 45). One of the singles from it was Be My Baby, which made number 5 in France and gave her another Top 10 UK hit (number 6). She has since appeared in several films, most famously "Noce Blanche", for which she won the 1990 César Award for Most Promising Actress; 1999's La fille sur le pont (aka Girl on the Bridge), which became an arthouse box office hit in the United States; and 2004's Mon Ange.

Paradis currently released a new album (Divinidylle). There are three versions (regular, limited edition, and the Christmas edition). She started the Divinidylle tour in October. Some concerts were filmed and the DVD/CD of the tour was just recently released. Her latest film DVD release is La Clef. Also, Vanessa recently won two Les Victoires de la Musique awards for her new album Divinidylle. Some of her next projects include a greatest hits cd which includes the commercial jingle "I love Paris in the Springtime" as well as the movies "The Midwife Crisis" and "Un monstre à Paris April" which will be released in 2010.
Vanessa Paradis has been in a relationship with American actor Johnny Depp since 1998. They have a daughter, Lily-Rose Melody Depp (born 27 May 1999), and a son, John Christopher "Jack" Depp III (born 9 April 2002[3]).

Sunday Mondays
Vanessa Paradis Lyrics

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The sun is out
The clouds are slowly going
And now my heart is growing fast
So let's get up
Put on you hat and clothing
Let's take a trip and lose our minds
Let's go walking through the park today
I love Sunday Mondays any day

When the skies are blue and it's not grey
I'll take Sunday Mondays any every day
Sometimes it's fun
To just escape and run
And leave the troubled world behind
So let's get lost
And get our juices flowing
And let's go se what we can find
Let's go walking through the park today
I love Sunday Mondays any day
When the skies are blue and it's not grey
I'll take Sunday Mondays any every day
Let's go walking through the park today
I love Sunday Mondays any day

When the skies are blue and it's not grey
I'll take Sunday Mondays any every day

Overall Meaning

The song Sunday Mondays by Vanessa Paradis is an upbeat and cheerful tune that encourages listeners to take a break from their everyday lives and enjoy the simplicity of a walk in the park. The sun is out and the clouds are slowly fading, which leads to the singer's heart growing fast with excitement. The lyrics suggest putting on your hat and clothing and explore the world around you; let's get lost and get our juices flowing! Vanessa Paradis believes that sometimes it's a fun idea to escape and run away from the troubled world behind, go for a walk, and see what the day brings.

The refrain of the song, "I love Sunday Mondays any day, when the skies are blue and it's not grey," indicates that the singer admires the bright and sunny days, whether it's Sunday or Monday. It is entirely possible that the singer prefers these days because they represent a new beginning when a person can start accomplishing their dreams or planning for their future. Moreover, the sunshine and adventure of a walk in the park provide an opportunity for reflection and peace.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun is out
The weather is nice and sunny

The clouds are slowly going
The clouds are clearing up and disappearing

And now my heart is growing fast
My heart is racing with excitement

So let's get up
Let's get out of bed

Put on your hat and clothing
Get dressed and be prepared

Let's take a trip and lose our minds
Let's go on an adventure and forget our worries

Let's go walking through the park today
Let's take a stroll through the park

I love Sunday Mondays any day
I enjoy relaxing days, regardless of the day of the week

When the skies are blue and it's not grey
I prefer sunny days over cloudy ones

I'll take Sunday Mondays any every day
I would love to have relaxing days all the time

Sometimes it's fun
Occasionally it's enjoyable