In 1972, Yves Duteil had first minor hit with a song called "Virages" (English: "Turns"). Included on his 1974 debut album L'Écritoire, it shares fame with such songs as the title track and from his next album, "J'attends" (1976), "Tisserand", "Les Batignolles" (an area of Paris), etc.
His 1977 album "Tarentelle" which will become his most classic, including not only his most famous song ("Prendre Un Enfant") but also such songs as the title track, "Le Petit Pont de Bois", "Le Mur De La Prison D'En Face" which have all become classicss.
In 2001, Duteil released "Sans Attendre", more introspective than ever and with much modesty, he tackles some aspects of his life in a way that can bring a deep sight on life, understood in the light of spiritual love. In a simple way, he sings about friendship in tough times ("Les Gestes Délicats"), compassion for a father who never showed him that much affection, which never prevents Duteil to answer with love and sings all the kind words he found to his father, no matter what his childhood was like ("Lettre À Mon Père"). And probably the most touching song: "Pour Que Tu Ne Meures Pas", which deals with Yves Duteil's wife's disease.
Grand père Yitzhak
Yves Duteil Lyrics
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Il écoutait ses poèmes, expliquait bien les problèmes.
Ensemble autour de la rade, ils s'en allaient en balade.
Si ses parents la grondaient quelquefois, elle se cachait dans ses bras.
Il avait fait la guerre, autrefois, mais n'en parlait presque pas.
Elle pense à lui chaque jour mais n'attend plus son retour.
Quand il partait en voyage, il écrivait quelques pages.
Parfois si tendre et secret, c'était ainsi qu'elle l'aimait.
Elle était grande et pourtant, on autait dit une enfant
Une petite fille qui pleurait son grand-père
Devant les grands de la terre.
Entre les larmes, elle disait que jamais nos regrets ne lui ramèneraient
Malgré les Princes et les Rois, tout son bonheur d'autrefois.
Elle dessinait sa maison avec au loin l'horizon.
Il ajoutait dans le ciel une colombe, un soleil.
C'était pour elle qu'il voulait tendre la main vers la paix
Et regarder les enfants désunis sortir enfin de la nuit.
Il était grave et sérieux parfois et elle ne comprenait pas.
Elle pense à lui chaque jour mais n'attend plus son retour.
Entre les larmes, elle savait qu'aucun hymne à la paix ne lui ramènerait
Malgré l'espoir et la foi, tout ce bonheur d'autrefois. Mmm...
Elle était grande et pourtant, on aurait dit une enfant
Une petite fille qui pleurait son grand-père parmi les grands de la terre.
The lyrics of Yves Duteil's song "Grand-père Yitzhak" paint a poignant and emotional picture of the relationship between a young woman and her grandfather. The singer describes how the grandfather sang songs, shared poems, and explained life's complexities to her. They would go on walks together by the water, finding comfort in each other's company. Despite occasional scoldings from her parents, the young woman sought solace in her grandfather's arms. The grandfather, a war veteran, rarely spoke of his past, but the young woman cherished the memories of their time together.
As time passed, the young woman grew older but still felt like a child in the presence of her grandfather. She mourned his absence and expressed her grief in the presence of influential figures, highlighting that their regrets cannot bring him back. The memories of her grandfather brought her happiness that transcended the material wealth and power of princes and kings. Their bond was symbolized by the drawings they created together, with the grandfather adding symbols of peace and hope to the scenes they imagined.
The grandfather's desire for peace and unity among children resonated deeply with the young woman, even though she sometimes struggled to understand his seriousness. Despite the pain of his absence, she found solace in remembering him every day. The young woman recognized that no anthem for peace could bring back her beloved grandfather and the happiness they once shared. Their bond remained strong, with her feeling both mature and childlike in her grief for the grandfather who had passed away but continued to inspire her to strive for a better world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Grand-père Yitzhak" convey themes of love, loss, and the enduring impact of cherished relationships. The song captures the bittersweet longing for a beloved grandfather, the nostalgia for a past filled with joy and simplicity, and the hope for a future guided by the values he instilled. It speaks to the universal experience of grappling with mortality, memory, and the legacy of those we hold dear.
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