Music Monday: Tu remplis ma vie (French version of ‘You Light Up My Life’)

Now playing on my French song playlist:

Title: Tu remplis ma vie
Songwriters: Joe Brooks, Jocelyne Berthiaume, and A. R. Angélil
Performed by Anne Renée

Lyrics I like:

Tu es le phare qui m’éclaire sur la mer
Dans ce grand brouillard qu’est la vie sur terre
Voilà ma chance de te dire je t’aime
Avec confiance et plus que moi-même
Car tu, tu remplis ma vie
Me donne l’espoir

Translation:

You are the lighthouse that lights me on the sea
In this great fog that is life on earth
This is my chance to tell you with confidence
I love you more than myself
For you, you fill my life
You give me hope

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If you’re like me, you probably thought “You Light Up My Life” was originally recorded by Debby Boone. I recently learned that her chart-topping version was actually a cover! (The original was recorded for a movie by the same name.)

I like the French version in that there is mention of a phare, or lighthouse (love them!), but in English, it is only implied.

Debby Boone, who’s a devout Christian, is believed to have said that it’s a song that can be sung to God. Hmm, I can understand that, but I think the song is truly intended for a love interest or possibly a respected mentor!

Until next Music Monday, have a good one! 🎶