A Million Pictures

Most songs are long-drawn and can take some time to complete. ”A Million Pictures” is one rare exception. Written on a bus journey home in London in 2002, it tells of Jacques’ “million pictures” which remind him of his historical baggage. He eventually realises that the million pictures are the same ones that will motivate him to [...]

All I Ever See

All I Ever See
(Jacques)
The wheels are set in motion,
I love her with devotion.
For with the rose i send to her,
I hope she knows i hold her dear.
She is the one i’ll always love
I’ll always be there.
I’ll always be near.
The wheels are set in motion
But why this strange emotion?
A beast unworthy of that face,
The least i should [...]

Attracted Hearts

Another duet, this time by Chevalier and Christine.

Attracted Hearts
(Chevalier and Christine)
Chevalier:
I see her there standing,
And then she slowly smiles.
Our chance encounter ending,
She seems a thousand miles
Away from me,
In my fantasy.
Christine :
I see him there standing,
A figure of repose,
My heartbeats never ending,
I don’t know why I froze,
Then he disappeared,
Without a word.
Chevalier:
She is all I see,
Somehow my heart’s [...]

Everyday

Written in 2003, “Everyday” is sung by Pierre and Caron – the parents of Jacques. Both sing it from different locations (Pierre is in jail for his crimes). Although starting from different premises, it concludes with a reaffirmation of their love for each other.

Everyday
(Pierre and Caron)
Pierre:
Everyday, I think of all the actions of my past,
Everyday, I wonder [...]

My Prayer

Another song sung by Jacques that was written in 1999. Jacques sings this after his brother, Chevalier, is thrown into jail for a crime that he did not commit. Jacques starts off this prayer for his brother, but towards the end, it becomes a prayer for the both of them.
I’m going to try putting up [...]