Slipping Away
milen farmer & moby Lyrics


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All that we needed was right
All that we needed was right
Les ombres ce soir nous menacent

Open to everything happy and sad
Seeing the good, même si tout va si mal
Voir le soleil quand la nuit nous accable
Oh, pour un jour croire aux dieux, croire aux fables
Focus on everything better today
Crier la vie quand tout autour se tait
Hold on to people that slipping away
Hold on to this while it's slipping away

All that we needed tonight
Are people who love us and like
Je sais les douleurs et les doutes
Oh, partir est ce qu'on redoute
Aussi

Open to everything happy and sad
Seeing the good, même si tout va si mal
Voir le soleil quand la nuit nous accable
Oh, pour un jour croire aux dieux, croire aux fables
Focus on everything better today
Crier la vie quand tout autour se tait
Hold on to people that slipping away
Hold on to this while it's slipping away

So long
Mais l'ombre

Open to everything happy and sad
Seeing the good, même si tout va si mal
Voir le soleil quand la nuit nous accable
Oh, pour un jour croire aux dieux, croire aux fables
Focus on everything better today
Crier la vie quand tout autour se tait




Hold on to people that slipping away
Hold on to this while it's slipping away

Overall Meaning

"Slipping Away" by Milen Farmer & Moby is a song that explores the concept of holding onto what is important in life, even when faced with darkness and uncertainty. The opening lyrics, "All that we needed was right, Les ombres ce soir nous menacent" (All that we needed was right, The shadows tonight threaten us), set the tone for the song, highlighting the presence of looming shadows and potential dangers. Despite these challenges, the lyrics express the importance of remaining open and receptive to both positive and negative emotions, and finding solace in believing in something greater, as suggested by the line, "Oh, pour un jour croire aux dieux, croire aux fables" (Oh, one day to believe in gods, believe in fables).


The lyrics emphasize the need to cherish the people who love and support us, as they are essential in navigating the uncertainties of life. By holding on to these relationships, we can find strength and comfort in the face of adversity. The repetition of the phrase "Hold on to this while it's slipping away" serves as a reminder to appreciate the present moment and the connections we have before they fade away.


Overall, "Slipping Away" encourages listeners to remain resilient and hopeful in the face of challenges, to find light even in darkness, and to value the relationships that provide solace and support.


Line by Line Meaning

All that we needed was right
Everything we needed was already here


Les ombres ce soir nous menacent
The shadows tonight are threatening us


Open to everything happy and sad
Being receptive to both joy and sorrow


Seeing the good, même si tout va si mal
Finding the good, even when everything is going wrong


Voir le soleil quand la nuit nous accable
Seeing the sun when the night overwhelms us


Oh, pour un jour croire aux dieux, croire aux fables
Oh, for one day to believe in gods, to believe in fairy tales


Focus on everything better today
Directing our attention towards a better day


Crier la vie quand tout autour se tait
To shout out life when everything falls silent


Hold on to people that slipping away
Hold on to the people who are gradually leaving


Hold on to this while it's slipping away
Hold on to this moment as it slips away


All that we needed tonight
Everything we needed for tonight


Are people who love us and like
Are people who love and appreciate us


Je sais les douleurs et les doutes
I know the pains and doubts


Oh, partir est ce qu'on redoute
Oh, leaving is what we fear


Aussi
Too


So long
Farewell


Mais l'ombre
But the shadow




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Written by: Mylene Farmer, Richard Melville Hall

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Comments from YouTube:

@sundav7535

Un duo improbable et qui cartonne tout sur ce titre ❤

@MattGriffin1

Love this song, heard it playing on the radio while skiing in Tignes, France, a perfect sound track to some breathtaking views over the Alps

@PecheMelba113

Elle me rappelle pleins de souvenirs cette chanson,trop belle !! 5*****

@Duh280

Супер дуэт! Молодцы!

@camel43

que buena rola!!! Open to everything happy and sad.... esto es lo mejor para entrar en trance

@alexiolo

Love it! Je connais pas cette chanson mais en venant de Mylène il n'y a pas d'excuse de ne pas l'aimer !

@mvdmbe

Splendide. C'est de la thérapie par mélodie et paroles. ! Mylène est qq part dans mon coeur (Moby l'est aussi). J'ai donc non seulement écoutér les paroles de la chanson,, mais j'en ai fait une version entièrement en français. Si jamais Mylène souhaite chanter cette version parce qu"elle peut procurer le bonheur à beaucoup de personnes, je la lui cèdera sans aucune obligation. Je préfère comme elle (voir) les gens heureux.

@roadrunner123ish

Merci bien pour Mylene. love all her songs, she is sensational!!

@MisstickAbracadabra

MERCIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII tout simplement...... les musiques, chansons nous accompagnent dans la vie de tous les jours.... et vous ne m'avez fait que du bien !!!

@MisstickAbracadabra

Toujours aussi belle !!! Je sais les douleurs et les doutes et toi je sais que tu es une best !!!! la meilleures parmi les meilleures....

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