In this state of mind, he started to write the material for his first solo album, Western Romance. After his return, Perreau began a one-year program at the acting DOJO under the wing of Pol Pelletier, renowned lady of the theater. This union would be crucial for the singer. In November of 2002, the release of Western Romance, co-produced by Gilles Brisebois, would earn Yann Perreau many awards such as the Belgium-Quebec Rapsat-Lelièvre Award, the Miroir Prize at the Festival d’été de Québec and the Félix-Leclerc Prize at the Francofolies de Montréal. The Western Romance show was presented all over the province of Quebec, Belgium, France, Canada and Mexico.
In 2005, Yann Perreau delivered his second album, Nucléaire, produced this time by Éric Goulet. After finalizing a whole new musical atmosphere, the singer presented a brand new show called "Perreau et la Lune", a luminous mix of both his albums that resulted in the singer touring constantly during the year it was released. In the fall of 2007, Perreau won the Félix Award for Director of the Year for the show. 2008 saw the release of the CD\DVD "Perreau et la lune, live au Quat'Sous".
In 2009, Yann Perreau returned with his new album "Un Serpent Sous les Fleurs", released on March 24th with Bonsound Records.
Grande brune
Yann Perreau Lyrics
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Bouquet d'étoiles
Coeur de lune
Tu entres tout en douceur
Dans ce café bizarre
Ton pas féminin
Est un parfum d'fin du monde.
Moi qui ce jour n'adressait au ciel
Aucune prière
Suis-je sauvé par la grande Mère?
Coup de lune
Sur ma peau blanche
L'amour me sonne
C'est mon heure
J'donne ma vie
Pour un regard
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
On verra plus tard.
J'reste à ma table
Comme un imbécile solitaire
Pourquoi l'amour fait peur?
Boum boum mon coeur
Du calme
Tu déborde
C'est un trop plein,
Il faut qu'un corps près de toi s'allonge
Qu'ça t'touche et que ça t'caresse.
Coup de lune
Sur ma peau blanche
L'amour me sonne
C'est mon heure
J'donne ma vie
Pour un regard
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
Adieu grande brune
Bouquet d'étoiles
Coeur de lune
Tu sors tout en douceur
De ce café bizarre
Ton pas féminin
Est un parfum d'fin du monde.
Tu appartiens maintenant à mes nuits
Soleil qui n'a brillé qu'une heure
Dans ma chambre tu chauffe ma poitrine
Bienvenue dans mes rêves
Bonjour dans mon coeur
Coup de lune
Sur ma peau blanche
L'amour me sonne
C'est mon heure
J'donne ma vie
Pour un regard
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
Coup de lune
Sur ma peau blanche
L'amour me sonne
C'est mon heure
J'donne ma vie
Pour un regard
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
J'donne ma vie
Pour un regard
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
The song "Grande Brune" by Yann Perreau is a poetic expression of the overwhelming sensation of falling in love at first sight. The singer of the song is sitting in a café, minding his own business, and suddenly a beautiful woman, the titular "Grande Brune," enters the scene. He is struck by her grace and elegance, and every movement she makes seems to be imbued with a sense of cosmic significance.
Despite his initial hesitation and feelings of anxiety, the singer is ultimately swept away by the power of the woman's beauty and charisma. He finds himself willing to give everything he has, even his own life, just to catch a glimpse of her eyes. The song captures the sense of urgency and intensity that often accompany the first stages of a romantic relationship. It is a celebration of the raw, unbridled passion that can take hold of us when we least expect it.
Overall, "Grande Brune" is a beautifully written and deeply emotional song that speaks to the universal human experience of falling in love. Its dreamlike imagery and haunting melodies evoke a sense of longing and desire that is both powerful and profoundly moving.
Line by Line Meaning
Grande brune
Describing the woman who enters the café with dark hair and a strong presence.
Bouquet d'étoiles
Comparing her to a bouquet of stars, highlighting her beauty and twinkle.
Coeur de lune
Describing her mysteriousness and intrigue, like the moon.
Tu entres tout en douceur
She enters the café in a gentle way, not imposing upon the space.
Dans ce café bizarre
The café is a strange place, setting the tone for the surreal experience that follows.
Ton pas féminin
Her feminine gait is graceful and alluring.
Est un parfum d'fin du monde.
Her presence is otherworldly, like the scent of the end of the world.
Moi qui ce jour n'adressait au ciel
The artist did not pray on this day.
Aucune prière
Reiterating the lack of praying.
Suis-je sauvé par la grande Mère?
The artist wonders if the presence of the woman, the 'great mother', will save them.
Coup de lune
Moonlight beams down on the singer.
Sur ma peau blanche
The artist has fair skin, emphasizing the contrast of the moon's light.
L'amour me sonne
The feeling of love rings within the singer's heart.
C'est mon heure
This is the moment for the singer to experience love.
J'donne ma vie
The singer is willing to give everything for a single look from the woman.
Pour un regard
Emphasizing the importance of eye contact and connection.
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
The artist is willing to figure out the rest of their relationship later, they are focused on the moment at hand.
J'reste à ma table
The singer stays at their table, unsure of what to do next.
Comme un imbécile solitaire
The singer feels foolish and alone in their hesitation.
Pourquoi l'amour fait peur?
The artist questions why love is so intimidating.
Boum boum mon coeur
The artist's heart beats with intensity and excitement.
Du calme
The artist tries to calm themselves down.
Tu déborde
The woman's energy and love overflow.
C'est un trop plein,
It is too much for the artist to handle.
Il faut qu'un corps près de toi s'allonge
Another body needs to be near the woman to absorb her energy.
Qu'ça t'touche et que ça t'caresse.
That body needs to touch her and be caressed by her.
Adieu grande brune
The woman leaves, saying goodbye to her.
Tu sors tout en douceur
She exits the café in a gentle way, maintaining her gracefulness.
Tu appartiens maintenant à mes nuits
The artist is now dreaming of the woman.
Soleil qui n'a brillé qu'une heure
She is like a sun that only shines for an hour.
Dans ma chambre tu chauffe ma poitrine
In the singer's dreams, the woman warms their heart and chest.
Bienvenue dans mes rêves
Inviting the woman into their dreams.
Bonjour dans mon coeur
Welcoming her into their heart as well.
Coup de lune
Again, the moonlight beams onto the artist.
Pour un regard
The importance of a glance from the woman is reiterated.
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
The future of their relationship is still uncertain, and the artist is content to leave it that way for now.
J'donne ma vie
The singer is willing to give everything for that one look or moment with the woman.
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
Reiterating the uncertain future of their relationship.
J'donne ma vie
Once more, emphasizing the singer's willingness to give everything for the woman.
Et pour le reste, on verra plus tard.
A final statement on the artist's mindset regarding their relationship with the woman.
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.