New French single : Bonjour, Pardon, Merci - July 3rd, 2026

[queenofvegas]

I'm obsessed with this song! It's been stuck in my head all day! I don't think there's anything I would change about it. To me it sounds like a classic Celine song.

The lyric video doesn't look too bad but the actual cover art is hideous. I can't believe someone designed that. It looks so cheap and unprofessional.

[mebe]

Bonjour, Pardon, Merci

Now charting in 30 countries with Australia and India. #2 in Spain! Slowly climbing in USA!

Back at #18 in UK!

iTunes:

#1 Belgium

#1 France

#1 Switzerland

#2 Canada

#2 Portugal

#2 Spain

#3 Armenia

#7 Germany

#8 Poland

#9 Ireland

#12 South Africa

#13 Norway

#15 Netherlands

#17 The Bahamas

#18 United Kingdom

#21 Austria

#26 Hong Kong

#36 Italy

#37 Indonesia

#40 Denmark

#54 Thailand

#55 Brazil

#58 Mexico

#81 Romania

#82 United States

#90 Turkey

#94 Luxembourg

#114 Colombia

#127 Australia

#193 India

 

A little impact on Dansons!

 

Dansons

 

iTunes:

#57 France

#83 Switzerland

#104 Belgium

#189 Canada

Shazam:

#90 Finland

 

Edited July 3, 2026 at 09:07 PM by mebe

[lyn]

I love how even Spotify knew better than to use that stupid art lol 😂

https://www.instagram.com/stories/celinedion/3933277527657778385?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=OWtjd3lwbHVybXMx

[ryba]

Guys, I found this fan made music video for the new song and I really appreciate it, since it's way better than the crap lyric video they gave us. Her team should be ashamed of themselves...

 

 

[tshlw]

On 7/3/2026 at 12:03 PM, Nmj said:

I really find it odd with how distant they seem from Celine almost as if they have to reach out to her team to have contact with her. Maybe it’s not the case and that’s how they answer questions in order to avoid giving details but seems strange to me. 

I was thinking the same thing and if that is true that is very sad. I wonder if the twins ever get to see their half bothers and sister or any of the rest of the family since covid happened.

[Del]

On 7/3/2026 at 5:03 PM, Els said:

Thanks for the stats, @mebe!

Maybe people know this already, but I mention it because I just learned about this recently: apparently buying the track on iTunes or other platforms counts for something like 1000 streams. So if anyone has €1.29 to help boost the numbers and hasn't already done so, please consider buying it! I bought it on iTunes but am still streaming it on Spotify, trying to do my part 😂

Bought it as soon as I rolled out of bed this morning.  That was priority #1 today. Haha

[meandmrjones]

Have you guys noticed the crazy high notes and ad-libs?

It honestly sounds like she hasn't lost any vocal range at all.

That's absolutely crazy

[ryba]

So was that song really recorded in May 2026? That is the date on the lyrics sheet.

That means they still don’t have enough good material for the new album if they record and release songs last minute.

Edited July 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM by ryba

[AdrienneM]

On 7/3/2026 at 11:24 PM, ryba said:

So was that song really recorded in May 2026? That is the date on the lyrics sheet.

That means they still don’t have enough good material for the new album if they record and release songs last minute.

I don’t think a song recorded two months ago is “last minute”, especially seeing as with the exception of the second vegas era, most of her material was recorded very quickly and then released soon afterward. Especially for a song that was likely already fully done re: the instrumental, all they’ll have had to do once Celine recorded the vocal is polish that up and mix it in to the track. I don’t think one can make a reflection on an albums completion or the material they’ve got based on songs recording dates. Songs for Encore Un Soir were still being recorded until 6 weeks before its release date. 

[mebe]

189k views on Youtube for the video.

39k streams on Youtube Music

What about Spotify ? 

[mebe]

Bonjour Pardon Merci:

-Worldwide iTunes Songs Chart: #6

European iTunes Songs Chart : #5

[MaxRayÎles]

La silhouette violette représente une personne qui paraît élégante, presque intouchable. Elle "brille de mille paillettes", mais on ne voit jamais son visage.

Derrière, il y a ce grand visage aux yeux fermés. Au début il semble intériorisé, presque absent.

Puis viennent les paroles :

« Comme un soldat monte la garde » « Face aux démons dans sa tête »

Là, le visage prend tout son sens : la bataille est intérieure.

Ensuite, les traces roses apparaissent sous les yeux. Elles ressemblent à du maquillage, mais aussi à des marques de fatigue ou de larmes. C'est ambigu, et je pense que c'est voulu.

Puis le visage ouvre les yeux exactement sur :

« Et si parfois toi aussi tu as peur »

C'est comme si le masque tombait. On passe de l'image publique à l'être humain.

Et enfin :

« De ne pas assez briller de l'intérieur. »

Pour moi, c'est la phrase qui résume tout. Au début on parle de briller extérieurement (paillettes, rose, maquillage), puis la chanson renverse complètement l'idée : la vraie peur, ce n'est pas de ne pas être beau ou admiré, c'est de croire que notre lumière intérieure n'est pas suffisante.

[Schwa83]

I've listened to the song a lot so far, and I absolutely love it. It's a total earworm; I love the insight behind the song. I love the cadence of the speak-singing verses and then the gorgeous chorus. There is a conversational tone to it but also a conviction is present. It's probably her most radio friendly song in over a decade and I hope it has some real impact. I also don't get the hate for the artwork or the lyrics video. The artwork is simple yes, but I find it lovely and the lyric video actually surpassed my expectations. I found the animation and visuals beautiful and paired with the song made for a really enjoyable visual experience. Home run for miss Celine. 

Edited July 4, 2026 at 02:40 AM by Schwa83

[jolo87]

On 7/4/2026 at 3:39 AM, Céline RO said:

Some thoughts on BPM:

First of all, what a convenient abbreviation 😅

Second, I love the song. Yes, there is an infinite amount of extra things that could’ve been done with it. So, in that sense, you could say it doesn’t ‘go anywhere’, which is a complaint I had for many of Céline’s more recent songs. This one, however, I don’t feel is missing anything the way it is. There’s an energy and optimism in it that is very much the same vibe found on the EUS album.

About the voice. I don’t think it sounds anything like 2004, but it certainly doesn’t sound like ‘Courage’ either. I think people forget just how bad/forced a lot of the vocals released in 2019-2021 were. I also forget, so then I go listen to songs like “How Did You Get Here”, “Superwoman” or “I Will Be Stronger” and the difference is stark! On BMP you can hear a beautiful, classic Céline tone underlying the whole vocal, even with all of Céline’s evidently deliberate loose, ‘potato’ enunciation.

Next, I find the lyric video oddly satisfying. Not the design itself, but the concept of a lyric video for this song. I guess I just like seeing the lyrics with this one. Of course, an actual video with Céline in it is always welcome, and I’m sure it helps with charting success - I would’ve certainly liked one for “Dansons”. 

Finally, I have no idea how this song will do commercially. The French market certainly has some particular tastes and trends, so let’s see.

This song is so clearly Ycare, just like “Dansons” is so clearly JJG. If that pattern holds, I can’t wait for the Santa song(s)… because I find her style to be so ‘Céline’ haha, particularly reminiscent of the albums “D’eux” and “Incognito”.

I agree that this song is a good choice to focus on the lyrics. The poeticism of the lyrics is really one its strongest points and it is a song about words in a sense. 

I think the marketing strategy is a bit half-baked but I understand the thought behind it. These singles are intended to keep the buzz going ahead of her shows. They are keeping Celine out of the spotlight in service of that pre-show excitement. Even keeping her out of the videos for these singles. The shows will truly be the "big reveal" -- finally seeing her in the flesh. If she was out promoting these new singles it sort of dampens the anticipation, and if we have her in a video, perhaps we feel like she is fully "back," but she won't be until she steps onto the stage. 

This is a marketing strategy for what will be a historic concert residency. I'm sure we will catch further glimpses of her as the date gets closer, but they are keeping her out of the spotlight for a reason. 

[jolo87]

On 7/4/2026 at 11:59 AM, jolo87 said:

I agree that this song is a good choice to focus on the lyrics. The poeticism of the lyrics is really one its strongest points and it is a song about words in a sense. 

I think the marketing strategy is a bit half-baked but I understand the thought behind it. These singles are intended to keep the buzz going ahead of her shows. They are keeping Celine out of the spotlight in service of that pre-show excitement. Even keeping her out of the videos for these singles. The shows will truly be the "big reveal" -- finally seeing her in the flesh. If she was out promoting these new singles it sort of dampens the anticipation, and if we have her in a video, perhaps we feel like she is fully "back," but she won't be until she steps onto the stage. 

This is a marketing strategy for what will be a historic concert residency. I'm sure we will catch further glimpses of her as the date gets closer, but they are keeping her out of the spotlight for a reason. 

And just to be clear, they want her in the spotlight, but not her image or representation if that makes any sense. They want people talking about her and listening to the singles and getting excited, but they want her to be in the spotlight as a topic of conversation, not a tangible image we can hold onto and feel like she is here with us. Basically this is like a Queen Elizabeth marketing strategy, say as little as possible and stay out of the spotlight until the moment you walk out onto the balcony. I think it works for Celine and will pay off when the anticipation reaches a fever pitch in the weeks leading up to the shows. 

[tshlw]

Ycare raconte les dessous de sa collaboration avec Céline Dion sur le morceau "Bonjour, pardon, merci"

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/la-pépite/ycare-raconte-les-dessous-de-N5RWYuHg7SB/

[emiliejolie]

On 7/3/2026 at 11:59 PM, tshlw said:

I was thinking the same thing and if that is true that is very sad. I wonder if the twins ever get to see their half bothers and sister or any of the rest of the family since covid happened.

It’s like this for manu many years. What stroke me most was half of her siblings going to I Am CD première !!! Do they really have to get there to have news ??? I think Céline concentrate on herself and I think the Angélil family is completly out. That’s the way it is 😉

[emiliejolie]

On 7/4/2026 at 5:03 AM, jolo87 said:

And just to be clear, they want her in the spotlight, but not her image or representation if that makes any sense. They want people talking about her and listening to the singles and getting excited, but they want her to be in the spotlight as a topic of conversation, not a tangible image we can hold onto and feel like she is here with us. Basically this is like a Queen Elizabeth marketing strategy, say as little as possible and stay out of the spotlight until the moment you walk out onto the balcony. I think it works for Celine and will pay off when the anticipation reaches a fever pitch in the weeks leading up to the shows. 

I can understand the strategy but a lyrics vidéoclip, i am sorry, but it’s very very low level. At least another vidéo like dansons would have been understandable.

This make me think she will be incognito in Paris, in a hidden place, to keep the revelation on the stage for the première. 

[Peppercorn1991]

I’m still so obsessed with the song.  It’s so good!  Can’t stop listening. 

Kev x

[ryba]

Yes, this song is good and very well produced. I really like it. But the promo, the cover and the lack of a music video just sucks. Why are there no behind the scenes videos? Also, they could have easily made a montage of the photoshoot for a music video. Her team is just a pain. These people are completely incompetent and don't know what the fans want. 

[Alex_Incognito]

It is certainly growing on me and so wonderful to hear here. I'm disappointed that fans dont see the beauty of Dansons and expect her to be looking for a dance single .

[celine2199]

I have to say that BPM sounds very spiritual to me,and so is Dansons...

I guess the main theme of the new album is spirituality? 

If that's true,I would fxxking love it!

[Celine Fan 77]

Sounds very Eurovision-like, doesn’t it? Can’t wait to see her performing it onstage!

[Peppercorn1991]

I’m really keen to find out the streaming numbers.  YouTube video is a bit slow no? 

Such a shame there is no video. 

Kev x

[zuv]

Why can’t Spotify put the lyrics right away? It always takes a couple days.

[mebe]

#1 on iTunes Argentina!

[Els]

A nice little interview with Ycare in Le Parisien: https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/une-succession-de-miracles-ycare-devoile-les-coulisses-de-sa-nouvelle-chanson-pour-celine-dion-03-07-2026-SA6I2G5HQFBT5MX6PPFUPL6PPE.php 

Here's the text in French and translated into English:

 

“A succession of miracles”: Ycare reveals the behind-the-scenes story of his new song for Céline Dion

EXCLUSIVE. “Bonjour, pardon, merci,” the Quebec star’s new single, was written and composed by the singer-musician first discovered on Nouvelle Star. He tells us the story behind the song.

By Emmanuel Marolle
July 3, 2026, 1:19 p.m.

Ycare attended an event dedicated to Céline Dion on March 30 at the Trocadéro, with projections on the Eiffel Tower announcing the singer’s return to the stage. LP/Olivier Corsan

He woke up to his song. And with a thank-you note, handwritten by Céline Dion and posted on social media. Ycare is the writer of “Bonjour, pardon, merci,” the Quebec singer’s new single, released this Friday. In it, we hear the artist once again both powerful and moving, in a song about resilience inspired by a Hawaiian prayer. His own, for this 42-year-old singer-musician revealed by Nouvelle Star, who went through years of excess of every kind before finding his way out. And Céline Dion’s, too, after she overcame stiff-person syndrome, which sometimes paralyzed her and prevented her from singing.

It is an intense, rhythmic ballad in which we once again hear the vocal strength of the singer who will make her big return to the stage in Paris this autumn. Ycare agreed to tell us the behind-the-scenes story of this landmark song.

How did you come to write for Céline Dion?

YCARE. I think we all write for Céline. I love great voices. I practice doing it while telling myself: if one day it reached her ears, it would be a miracle. I come from so far away that it was completely inconceivable. When major artists are preparing an album, a lot of songs are sent in. And you submit some… Céline must have received hundreds of tracks. I sent this one with an explanation of the lyrics because it’s a bit unusual, with the Pacific, Polynesia, Ho’oponopono, a Hawaiian tradition. It’s something I heard, something that resonated very strongly with me at a time when I was coming out of my difficult period, and Céline was also going through a difficult period. I called my friend Renaud Rebillaud, the composer-producer, with whom we finished the music. And I was very, very pleasantly surprised and honored that it was so well received. It’s a succession of miracles. It belongs to the magic of life.

When does the song date from?

I started it two or three years ago, and I took my time. It’s a message of love, peace, and gratitude. So I spent time refining it as I myself was healing in my heart. In the end, it’s three minutes that are really three years, and a path of resilience that we are sharing today.

In the lyrics, there is a mirror effect between you and Céline Dion, through the hardships you have both gone through and the way you both got back up again.

What you’re saying gives me chills, because that’s exactly it… I’ve just come back from Vendée, where I walked three hundred kilometers with people who had lived through hardships, people who were ill, people who will not recover, people who hope to recover, and who show you what courage is. It was the craziest experience of my life. There were hundreds of us walking every day. And I knew the song was finished and that it would be released in a month. It’s going to give people strength. That’s what I wanted.

Did you attend the recording in Las Vegas?

Oh yes, I was there. I was over there. We were together in the studio. I was there to record the vocals and to accompany her during the recording session. It’s an immense honor to have experienced that and to have been able to explain the lyrics and their conception to her. But I couldn’t talk to her about notes. Who am I to talk to Céline Dion about notes? She said to me: “So, what?” I replied: “I came to talk to you about the silences. I came to talk to you about where I put the most weight, in which word. And where I would like us to emphasize, if you’re okay with that.” She is a woman of exceptional strength. I was very emotional throughout, and right away she welcomed me with great humanity. She called me by my birth name, Assan. That is how she signs the little note she posted on social media this Friday morning. It’s very touching.

Did she do a lot of recording takes?

She sang for pleasure. There weren’t endless takes; we weren’t struggling. It was beautiful, fluid. There was an energy flowing.

We hear her vocal power again in this song…

I think it was the right time for her to do it that way. She herself added a powerful “I love you” at the end of a chorus. My jaw dropped; I was speechless. She invented it on the spot. I said to her: “Yes. We’ve missed you so much, we want that. Give us all of that.”

How do you feel now that the song has just been released?

I’m starting to take it all in. I’ve been under strict confidentiality for a very long time, and I’m extremely respectful of all those procedures. She’s the biggest star in the world, so I was careful about everything. I tried not even to tell myself it was real until this Friday morning. For months, I’ve been passing by twelve-meter-by-eight-meter posters of Céline. And each time, I have the demo of the song in my ears, and I look at them with tears in my eyes. I've come so far…

 

[lyn]

Lol the instagram comments for the cover art are brutal, well done guys https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVVinMkTvZ/ 

[TommKat22]

Debuts at #157 on Spotify France.

[drove all night]

In case I haven't scrolled over it and it was already posted. This strange animated lyric video was made by Chinese Canadian motion artist Yoho Yue
https://www.instagram.com/yoho_yue
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yohoyue
https://creativepool.com/yoho-hang-yue/about

In the official Newsletter of "Team Celine" they wrote:

"[...] the visual brings “Bonjour, Pardon, Merci” to life through a visual language that reflects connection, separation, transition, and the continuous flow of human emotion, experience, and love. [...]" - sorry, can't help but laugh about this nonsense explaining this half-hearted piece of work that destroys the beauty of the song!