Hier Encore
Charles Aznavour
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Hier encore, j'avais vingt ans, je caressais le temps J'ai joué de la vie Comme on joue de l'amour et je vivais la nuit Sans compter sur mes jours qui fuyaient dans le temps J'ai fait tant de projets qui sont restés en l'air J'ai fondé tant d'espoirs qui se sont envolés Que je reste perdu, ne sachant où aller Les yeux cherchant le ciel, mais le cœur mis en terre Hier encore, j'avais vingt ans, je gaspillais le temps En croyant l'arrêter Et pour le retenir, même le devancer Je n'ai fait que courir et me suis essoufflé Ignorant le passé, conjuguant au futur Je précédais de moi toute conversation Et donnais mon avis que je voulais le bon Pour critiquer le monde avec désinvolture Hier encore, j'avais vingt ans mais j'ai perdu mon temps À faire des folies Qui me laissent au fond rien de vraiment précis Que quelques rides au front et la peur de l'ennui Car mes amours sont mortes avant que d'exister Mes amis sont partis et ne reviendront pas Par ma faute j'ai fait le vide autour de moi Et j'ai gâché ma vie et mes jeunes années Du meilleur et do pire en jetant le meilleur J'ai figé mes sourires et j'ai glacé mes pleurs Où sont-ils à présent? À présent Mes vingt ans
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Written by: Charles Aznavour
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Hier Encore," which means "Yesterday Again" in English, is a French song written and performed by Charles Aznavour. The song was released in 1964.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit in France after its release, reaching the top of the charts.
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English VersionThe song was later adapted into English as "Yesterday, When I was Young" by country music singer Roy Clark.
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Multiple VersionsMore than 150 versions of "Hier Encore" have been recorded in various languages.
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Notable ArtistsIn addition to Roy Clark, "Hier Encore" has been performed by other notable artists, including Julio Iglesias, Dusty Springfield, and Bing Crosby.
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Aznavour's RegretThe song's lyrics express regret over wasted youth and lost opportunities, which is a theme that Aznavour famously said reflected his own feelings about his life.
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Song DedicationAznavour dedicated "Hier Encore" to his daughter Seda. He wrote the song while waiting for her to be born.
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Other RecordingsIn addition to its English adaptation, the song has also been performed in Italian as "Ieri Si," in Spanish as "Ayer Aún," and in German as "Erst Gestern."
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Last ConcertAznavour sang "Hier Encore" during his final concert in Japan in 2018.
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Years LaterMore than five decades after its release, "Hier Encore" remains one of Aznavour's most popular and enduring songs.
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