Le Ballet

[Céline's Blues]

Is one of the most perfect songs she has ever recorded.

 

Let's worship it here. In this very thread.

 

The sex, the undertones, the FORGETTING, the carelessness of the moment is all there described by fantastically chosen words and metaphors.

 

Le Ballet - it has a beginning and an end. Always and end. It never lasts. Yet the staging can be repeated upon wish.

 

No matter, the words don't have importance anymore

 

They don't and they won't ever have it when both sides want it now and want it fast.

 

The serious moment we all waiting on to be mention in the song is HARDLY mentioned.

 

But the life goes on of course:

 

And real life, is about to begin

And yes, real life...

 

This song is more current than ever, sheer timeless.

 

Appreciate on your knees. Truly, appreciate what Céline and her amazing interpretation of the magnificent lyrics gave us.

[grobandion]

I know I'm banned for your topics (with reason...) but I'll give my opinion here

I like the lyrics, but I can't stand the music, and the way it's delivered by Celine

In result, I hardly ever listen to it.....

[Jan]

I must agree with Céline's Blues, Le ballet is a real gem from D'eux, my second favourite from the album (No1 is Je sais pas). Céline seems to like it, too, since she performed it in Memphis on the Falling Into You Tour, which is extraordinary. Her French singing is restricted to PQTME in non-francophone countries.

[WallsDoTalk]

I DON'T LIKE IT

I think it's plain and it doesn't reach my, I just don't feel connected to the song

I feel prettyu much the same with most of the songs in french, nut a few exceptions

[Prince Whiskers]

Sheer sensual elegance.

[Shesings2me]

A classy song from a very classy lady...yup, it's one I really enjoy as well!!!

[Davey84]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/daveyh84/le_ballet_sig.jpg

 

 

I would have rather hear her perform this amazing song on the tour... then J'irai où tu iras

[reamary]

Le ballet is magnificent..

 

In the beginning, when I first heard Le ballet, I didn't care much for it and hardly ever listened to it. But nowadays there isn't a song of Céline's that I wouldn't like, so my opinion about Le ballet changed too somewhere during the years. I think it's just magnificent, and absolutely one of my very favourites in Céline's French repertoire. Everything about it is just amazing, lyrics, all the instruments, the "finger clapping" (don't know the correct word), her voice.. everything! And to me it's just somehow so French too.

 

Absolutely Fabulous. C'est magnifique!

 

(was that enough worshipping? )

[Céline's Blues]

Bellamy, please check WallsDoTalk's--> "Disable posting ability INDEFINITELY" box.

 

Reamary, very nice post. I liked itttttttttttt!

Edited July 30, 2008 at 06:13 PM by Céline's Blues

[WallsDoTalk]

Bellamy, please check WallsDoTalk's--> "Disable posting ability INDEFINITELY" bo

 

Hu??? What's with you?

[Céline's Blues]

You will find out in 3...2...1!

[alextrusca]

celine sang such a song?

[beautyroses]

I love this song,although it is a little beat slow,but the lyrics is fun and also meaningful

[CelineRules!]

I truly love this song!

 

I love the whole description of the 'mating dance'

 

When you listen to the lyrics you can almost see a movie... And it's definitely not too slow, it has the perfect beat to keep up with the lyrics!

 

A true gem!

 

 

 

Ok I'm done being enthousiastic here

[LaFeeRailleuse]

I adore this song too !

It's VERY sensual !

I love how she introduces her musicians in Live à Paris... The moment when she imitates the drums makes it EVEN MORE sexy.

[Alex_Incognito]

I love this song VERY,VERY MUCH! I wish she would have performed it without that LONG, BORING, Un-CLASSY band introduction! It sort of took away from it to me. Though, it's better than

 

HELLO MEGO...AM I TALKIN' TO YOU....?

[SensationalCeline]

One of my favorite songs by her in French. I don't think it's too slow or too fast, it's perfect for the lyrics. I first heard it on the On Ne Change Pas and I immediatley looked up the lyrics to it. It's a masterpiece! Not my favorite French song but it is one that is def. in my top 5!

[Davey84]

I wish she would have performed it without that LONG, BORING, Un-CLASSY band introduction! It sort of took away from it to me.

 

that's the best band introduction and showcase of her voice ever!!!!

 

no... it's waaaay better then....

 

MY MUSICIANS!!!!.... MY DANCERS!!!! *wave* *gone*

[Alex_Incognito]

It can never end fast enough for me!

[hidden_ego]

i have not paid any attention to this song for years when, in 2006, during my summer vacation, i felt in love with it. it is very sensual, too sexy and a great song....

 

since then, i listen 2 it quite often... is one of my favorite Celine's songs

[CellyDee87]

Can't say I'm a fan of this song

[Alex_Incognito]

I feel prettyu much the same with most of the songs in french, nut a few exceptions

 

My dear son----learn French. You will then throw all of her english albums (except the early ones) in the trash (well not really----but in a sense).

[Lymon]

Amazing, amazing song. The tempo is just perfect, and I love the jazz/blues feel to the song. The lyrics are amazing, and as usual, Celine's vocals are top notch. One of the best from D'eux, easily, and one of her best French songs.

[Del]

Le ballet is a true gem. I never used to like it but then I saw live performances of it and it changed my opinion of the song. Now I love it.

[Shesings2me]

Would someone be kind enough to translate it, please?!!

[Alex_Incognito]

Le ballet

The ballet.

 

ça t'arrive sans crier gare

Au milieu d'une heure incolore

 

It happens to you without a warning

In the middle on a colourless hour

 

Un geste, une odeur, un regard

Qui comme déchire ton décor

 

A gesture, a smell, a look

Which like tear off your decor

 

Tout à coup ce coeur qui t'avait presque oublié

Se pointe à ta porte et se remet à cogner

 

Suddenly your heart who almost forgot you

 

Is showing itself at your door and restart to knock

 

Attention, le ballet va commencer

 

Attention, the ballet is about to begin

 

Tu comprends pas trop c'qui (1) t'arrive

Tu crois d'abord à une erreur

 

You don't know what's happening to you

 

You first thing to an error

 

Tu l'évites et lui te devine

Entre le désir et la peur

 

You avoid her and she guesses you

 

Between pleasure and pain

 

Tu t'entends lui dire des phrases sans aucun sens

Qu'importe les mots n'ont plus d'importance

 

You hear yourself tell her empty phrases

 

Whatever the words have no more importance

 

Car le ballet a commencé

 

Because the ballet has begun

 

Il met ses plus beaux atours et du miel sur sa voix

Toi tu te fais velours et tes bijoux brillent sur toi

Il te dit poèmes et rêves de lointains voyages

Tu réponds Florence, peinture, impeccables images

 

She's at her best and put honey on her voice

 

You you make yourself velvet and your jewelry is shining on you

 

She tells you poetry and dreams of far away trips

 

You answer Florence, painting, perfect images

 

Dames et cavaliers, avancez

 

Ladies and knights, step ahead

 

Un coup d'oeil à son dos, ses hanches, quand s'efface le galantin

Un regard quand elle se penche et laisse deviner un sein

Elle sait dejà ses mains, les contours de sa bouche

Le cambré de ses reins, qu'elle a noté en douce

 

One look at her back, her hips when the galant go away

 

A look when she bends over and let show a breast

 

She already knows his hands, the outline of his lips

 

The curve of his back that she noted gently

 

Car le ballet va s'animer

 

Because the ballet will animate itself

 

Il a su les codes et donné les bons mots de passe

Encore un peu d'alcool et que tombent les cuirasses

Livrées les clés des corps enfin les peaux s'embrassent

Et le temps s'arrête tant que dure la grâce

 

He known the codes and gave the right passwords

 

A little more alcohol and cuirasses to fall

 

Body keys delivered finally the skins kiss

 

And the time stops while grace last

 

Car le ballet, est bientôt terminé

Et la vraie vie, va commencer

Et oui - la vraie vie -

 

Because the ballet is almost over

 

And the real live will begin

 

Yeah - the real life -

 

(1) c'qui: Contraction of "ce qui", what is

 

From www.Celine-dion.net

[smw]

This song makes always reminds me that she is capable of art - and not just BIG songs. Most of her French music is so much more than her English recordings.

 

But I have my respect for both.

 

This song.....really is perfection.

[celinesounds]

the live version is amazing

[CelineRules!]

Le ballet

The ballet.

 

ça t'arrive sans crier gare

Au milieu d'une heure incolore

 

It happens to you without a warning

In the middle on a colourless hour

 

Un geste, une odeur, un regard

Qui comme déchire ton décor

 

A gesture, a smell, a look

Which like tear off your decor

 

Tout à coup ce coeur qui t'avait presque oublié

Se pointe à ta porte et se remet à cogner

 

Suddenly your heart who almost forgot you

 

Is showing itself at your door and restart to knock

 

Attention, le ballet va commencer

 

Attention, the ballet is about to begin

 

Tu comprends pas trop c'qui (1) t'arrive

Tu crois d'abord à une erreur

 

You don't know what's happening to you

 

You first thing to an error

 

Tu l'évites et lui te devine

Entre le désir et la peur

 

You avoid her and she guesses you

 

Between pleasure and pain

 

Tu t'entends lui dire des phrases sans aucun sens

Qu'importe les mots n'ont plus d'importance

 

You hear yourself tell her empty phrases

 

Whatever the words have no more importance

 

Car le ballet a commencé

 

Because the ballet has begun

 

Il met ses plus beaux atours et du miel sur sa voix

Toi tu te fais velours et tes bijoux brillent sur toi

Il te dit poèmes et rêves de lointains voyages

Tu réponds Florence, peinture, impeccables images

 

She's at her best and put honey on her voice

 

You you make yourself velvet and your jewelry is shining on you

 

She tells you poetry and dreams of far away trips

 

You answer Florence, painting, perfect images

 

Dames et cavaliers, avancez

 

Ladies and knights, step ahead

 

Un coup d'oeil à son dos, ses hanches, quand s'efface le galantin

Un regard quand elle se penche et laisse deviner un sein

Elle sait dejà ses mains, les contours de sa bouche

Le cambré de ses reins, qu'elle a noté en douce

 

One look at her back, her hips when the galant go away

 

A look when she bends over and let show a breast

 

She already knows his hands, the outline of his lips

 

The curve of his back that she noted gently

 

Car le ballet va s'animer

 

Because the ballet will animate itself

 

Il a su les codes et donné les bons mots de passe

Encore un peu d'alcool et que tombent les cuirasses

Livrées les clés des corps enfin les peaux s'embrassent

Et le temps s'arrête tant que dure la grâce

 

He known the codes and gave the right passwords

 

A little more alcohol and cuirasses to fall

 

Body keys delivered finally the skins kiss

 

And the time stops while grace last

 

Car le ballet, est bientôt terminé

Et la vraie vie, va commencer

Et oui - la vraie vie -

 

Because the ballet is almost over

 

And the real live will begin

 

Yeah - the real life -

 

(1) c'qui: Contraction of "ce qui", what is

 

From www.Celine-dion.net

Wow, that's a bad translation I think.... So many mistakes...

[Black Kitten]

though i consider her live performance of this song as one of her countless bests, i really don't want to see celine pursuing this genre (not unless she wants to get the attention of the ever biassed "Grammy" ). it's a cool change, but this won't work for her advantage for sure. not that i hate it, but this isn't her style.