Vasiliki Papathanasiou (Greek: Βασιλική Παπαθανασίου, IPA: [vasiliˈci papaθ… Read Full Bio ↴Vasiliki Papathanasiou (Greek: Βασιλική Παπαθανασίου, IPA: [vasiliˈci papaθanaˈsi.u]; born 23 August 1949), generally known as Vicky Leandros (Greek: Βίκυ Λέανδρος, IPA: [ˈvici ˈle.anðros]), is a Greek singer living in Germany. She is the daughter of singer, musician, and composer Leandros Papathanasiou (also known as Leo Leandros and Mario Panas as well). In 1967, she achieved worldwide fame after securing fourth place for the country of Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "L'amour est bleu," which became a global hit. She further solidified her career by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1972 with the song "Après Toi," once again representing Luxembourg.

On 15 October 2006, Vicky Leandros was elected town councillor of the Greek harbor town of Piraeus on the Pasok list. Her task concerned the Cultural and International development of Piraeus. She also served as Deputy Mayor of Piraeus. It was announced in June 2008 that Leandros decided to leave her position in Greek politics with immediate effect, stating that she had underestimated the workload and time needed to fulfill her political obligations and that it had become impossible to combine those duties with her singing career.

Discography
Songs und Folklore (1967)
A Taste of Vicky (1967)
A Taste of Vicky International (1967)
Love Is Blue (1967)
L'amour est bleu (1967)
A Taste of Vicky (1968)
Summertime Forever (1968)
Vicky (To Mystiko Sou) (1968)
Le temps des fleurs (1968)
Ich glaub' an dich (1969)
I Mikri Mas Istoria (1969)
Zoom sur Vicky (1969)
Vicky (Je suis) (1970)
Ich bin (1971)
Vicky (Pes Mou Pos Boreis) (1971)
I Am (First UK release) (1971)
Vicky Leandros (1972)
Apres toi (1972)
Mono Esy (1972)
Vicky Leandros (1972)
Meine Freunde sind die Träume (1973)
Itan Mia Vrathia (1973)
Dreams Are Good Friends (1973)
Ceux que j'aime (1973)
The Love in Your Eyes / When Bouzoukis Played (1974)
Mein Lied für dich (1974)
My Song for You (1974)
Ma chanson pour toi (1974)
Your World – My World (1974)
Ich liebe das Leben (1975)
Across the Water (1975)
J'aime la Vie (1975)
I Zoi Einai Oraia (1976)
V.L. (1977)
Vicky Leandros (1977)
Omorfa Xronia (1977)
Du, du liegst mir im Herzen (1977)
Suesser die Glocken nie klingen (1977)
Vicky Leandros (1978)
Ich bin ein Mädchen (1978)
Poso S'agapo (1978)
Oh Mi Mama (1978)
Singt die schönsten Deutschen Volkslieder (1979)
Ich gehe neue Wege (1981)
Love Is Alive (1981)
Irtha Gia Sena (1982)
Verlorenes Paradies (1982)
Verloren zijn we niet (1982)
Vicky (1983)
Eine Nacht in Griechenland (1985)
Ich Bin Ich (1988)
Pyretos tou Erota (1989)
Starkes Gefuehl (1990)
Nur einen Augenblick (1991)
Prósexe! (1991)
Andres (1993)
Lieben und Leben (1995)
Gefühle (1997)
Weil mein Herz dich nie mehr vergisst (1998)
Jetzt! (2000)
Now! (2001)
Mit offenen Armen (2001)
Weihnachten mit Vicky Leandros (2002)
...Singt Mikis Theodorakis (2003)
Tragouthi Alliotiko (2003)
Ich bin wie ich bin (2006)
Möge der Himmel (2009)
Zeitlos (2010)
Ich weiß, dass ich nichts weiß (2015)

Je Voudrais Trouver L'amour Dans Mes Souliers
Vicky Leandros Lyrics

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Si quelquefois j′ai mon cur tout contre toi
Si quelquefois je te dis reste avec moi
Ne me demande pas ce que je ne sais pas
Si l'amour vient comme ca, si mon amour c′est toi

Je voudrais trouver l'amour
Un matin dans mes souliers
Et me réveiller au bras de l'amour

Je voudrais trouver l′amour un jour

La vie s′en va et le temps change de couleurs
Quelquefois dans la nuit sans raison je pleure
Ne me demande pas si mon amour c'est toi
Moi j′ai envie d'aimer je ne sais pas pourquoi

Je voudrais trouver l′amour
Un matin dans mes souliers
Et me réveiller au bras de l'amour
Je voudrais trouver l′amour un jour

Je voudrais trouver l'amour
Un matin dans mes souliers
Et c'est peut-être toi

Mais je ne le sais pas
Je voudrais trouver l′amour

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vicky Leandros's song "Je Voudrais Trouver L'amour Dans Mes Souliers" depict a longing for love and companionship. The singer of the song hopes that one day, she will wake up to find love waiting for her. She speaks directly to a potential love interest, expressing her desire to be with them but also acknowledging that she doesn't have all the answers. The repeated phrase "Je voudrais trouver l'amour" translates to "I want to find love", emphasizing the main theme of the song.

The verses of the song also touch on the passage of time, and the singer's occasional bouts of sadness. She acknowledges that life changes, sometimes leaving her feeling lost and directionless. Despite this, she remains hopeful that love will come to her, and that one day, she will wake up to "l'amour dans mes souliers" - love in her shoes.

Line by Line Meaning

Si quelquefois j′ai mon cur tout contre toi
Sometimes when my heart is close to yours

Si quelquefois je te dis reste avec moi
Sometimes I tell you to stay with me

Ne me demande pas ce que je ne sais pas
Don't ask me what I don't know

Si l'amour vient comme ca, si mon amour c′est toi
If love comes like that, if my love is you

Je voudrais trouver l'amour
I would like to find love

Un matin dans mes souliers
One morning in my shoes

Et me réveiller au bras de l'amour
And wake up in the arms of love

Je voudrais trouver l′amour un jour
I would like to find love one day

La vie s′en va et le temps change de couleurs
Life goes by and time changes colors

Quelquefois dans la nuit sans raison je pleure
Sometimes in the night I cry for no reason

Ne me demande pas si mon amour c'est toi
Don't ask me if my love is you