25 February 2010

American Eagle Outfitters, in partnership with Filter Magazine, has this week launched Hear To Help, an exclusive compilation CD to benefit relief and recovery efforts in Haiti. And we're pleased to report that it features an exclusive Keane track - the French version of Black Burning Heart, which the band recorded in the summer of 2008, but which has never previously been released. (It seemed an appropriate choice, as French is one of Haiti's two official laguages.)

The CD, entitled Hear to Help, is from now until March 19 in all 938 stores across the US and Canada, while supplies last. The CD is also available online at www.ae.com (they ship to 64 countries - although it does look like shipping is quite expensive: $50 to the UK, for example).

As we wanted those of you outside the US to be able to hear it, we're offering you the full song above. If you like it, then please try to give what you can (however small) to Oxfam's America's Haiti effort by clicking here and donating. Thank you very much.

For those of you buying the CD, one hundred percent of the $10 retail price will go directly to Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. In Haiti, Oxfam’s efforts include providing water, latrines, plastic sheeting, cash, and relief materials to those who have gathered in temporary camps both within the city and in hard-hit outlying areas.

The exclusive compilation includes the following 18 tracks:

* Beck:  “Volcano” (acoustic version)
* Snow Patrol:  “You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will.” (Bright Eyes cover)
* Keane:  “Black Burning Heart” (version français)
* Air:  “So Light Is Her Footfall” (Breakbot Remix)
* Charlotte Gainsbourg:  “Dandelion”
* Julian Casablancas:  “Long Island Blues”
* Black Rebel Motorcycle Club:  “Am I Only” (ReMix)
* The Breeders: “We're Gonna Rise”
* Vampire Weekend:  “Cousinz” (Toy Selectah Mex-More Remix)
* Noah And The Whale:  “Love of An Orchestra” (Chew Fu Fix)
* Camera Obscura:  “The World is Full of Strangers”
* Minus The Bear: “Broken China”
* Of Montreal:  “Take Me Out” (Live Cover Of Franz Ferdinand)
* Busdriver:  “Running Water”
* Surfer Blood:  “Take It Easy” (Drop the Lime Remix)
* Grizzly Bear: “Boy From School”(Hot Chip cover)
* AM:  "Endings Are Beginnings” (Piano Mix)

Hers's the album being advertised in NYC's Times Square this week...

Comments

Tom is an exceptional singer and he travels very very far

Posted by EliSaBethBBBBB on 2010-04-12 11:58:05

What about a song in Spanish? Aid for Chile Would be great!!! Thanks, Gabi from Argentina! Ps: Great Version, you want to learn French after listening to it! Thanks again!

Posted by gabita on 2010-04-01 03:22:33

elle est magnifique en tout cas merci beaucoup pour la version français Bravo

Posted by flomaria on 2010-03-13 13:05:05

How about something in spanish for Chile? It would be a hit too!

Posted by Evecalderon on 2010-03-08 22:08:16

TOM IS A GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! JAJAJJAJA EXCELENT.. I LOVE YOU GUYS SO SO SO SO!!! KISSES

Posted by paula*arg on 2010-03-08 16:48:19

La chanson est super aussi dans la langue de Molière C'est un beau geste pour Haiti

Posted by nanie on 2010-03-08 16:44:08

waouh quel surprise bravo Tom pour le francais !!!!

Posted by soph43 on 2010-03-07 16:35:42

haiti help me

Posted by rubisita on 2010-03-07 01:19:30

Still loving this!!

Posted by jacs on 2010-03-04 18:16:27

BRAVO Tom ! That was brilliant ! I love Black Burning Heart and it sounded amazing in French too. Will pop into the local Oxfam shop and put some money in their Haiti tin.

Posted by Liz H on 2010-03-03 22:04:23

me encanta !!!!!!!!

Posted by *NeNItA* on 2010-03-03 00:11:09

AMAZING!! I am sure that singing in French is difficult. TOM SING PERFECTLY!!! THANKS TOM, TIM, RICH AND JESSE!!

Posted by NATY_ARGENTINA on 2010-03-02 17:30:13

Good for you!

Posted by Michelle316 on 2010-03-02 15:47:58

une énorme surprise Black Burning heart en francais :D les 2 versions sont agréables a écouter j'aime l'accent de Tom dans la version francaise c'est assez difficile de chanter une chanson quand ce n'est pas notre langue maternelle Moi je dis Bravo a vous 4 :D

Posted by richwife#2 on 2010-03-01 20:05:46

I love the french version! Tom, you still sound amazing in French!

Posted by able1149 on 2010-03-01 17:40:35

That's really nice of you guys! Thanks alot, and a wonderful song ofc. Tom it's nice to hear you sing in another language :D

Posted by Spiralling on 2010-03-01 16:13:24

Dear! congratulations for the initiative and also the concern that had to record the song in the official language of Haiti. You guys are great.

Posted by jujuba on 2010-03-01 03:15:25

I DIDN'T LIKE THIS FRENCH VERSION, SORRY, BUT I KNOW THAT THIS SONG IS GOING TO HELP HAITI ANYWAY, CONGRATULATIONS. REGARDS. Inés (MENDOZA ARGENTINA)

Posted by Iny on 2010-02-28 23:28:47

Oh| keane, one tear ago you stayed in Monterrey!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!! now I hear you singing in french!!! you are so awesome!!!!! Great,great job!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Posted by Aliciakeane on 2010-02-28 23:14:03

Hi from HONDURAS (Central America) !! I love your music! Ever since I heard Somewhere only we know, I just can't stop listening to your music (It's addicting!). I think your music is so uplifting and inspiring. The lyrics of your songs are breathtaking, and it's incredible how I can relate to some of your songs! Keep up with the great work guys. THANKS FOR EXISTING!!!

Posted by gisellita on 2010-02-28 21:16:00

Congratulations! Great job!

Posted by ff-happy on 2010-02-28 18:52:47

please!! one spanish song! hahahaha

Posted by raque on 2010-02-28 15:07:13

Je prefere la version anglaise... Mais un bien but! Très bien de votre!

Posted by anjelalkens on 2010-02-28 11:41:55

Tom, you are a songwriter too, aren't you ? So "WHAT DO YOU THINK OF" to show your songs to us ?

Posted by roosy on 2010-02-27 21:12:51

Keane, as always, you're doing the good. Tom you're more enchanting singing in French (I'd like to watch a video about).

Posted by roosy on 2010-02-27 21:07:47

Very very nice Tom!!! Ton francais c'est magnifique!!! Grazie mille ragazzi per la bellissima iniziativa. I love you. Mary from Italy

Posted by chiattone on 2010-02-27 20:52:13

Respect.

Posted by Roytjuh on 2010-02-27 17:01:17

thank you very much keane!!! you have a very very big hearth!!! kind regards from México :)

Posted by annypauline on 2010-02-27 15:49:43

Thanks for putting this up here so we can all hear it - I love it! Black Burning Heart is probably my favourite track from PS, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I think it's brilliant. Nice bit of singing there Tom - I think the French translation suits the song somehow. I also think it's pretty brave to sing a whole song in a language which is not your mother tongue! Well done!

Posted by jacs on 2010-02-27 15:10:14

Tom tu n'arrêtes pas de me surprendre! Je t' adore ! xxx Keane, encore une fois une preuve de votre générosité! Vous êtes des anges messieurs ! xxx (English now so can understand what i wrote) Tom you never stop surprising me ! I adore you ! xxx Keane, once again here a proof of how you can be generous! Gentlemen you are angels! xxx

Posted by Belledents on 2010-02-27 14:19:52

Wow, Mr Chaplin - a man of many talents, you sang that so beautifully and so well. Not that I speak fluent French but that was so amazing and you sounded so sexy too :) I knew you guys would do your bit in helping too. XXXXXXXXX

Posted by jo-anna on 2010-02-27 14:08:18

Pour Allez~ Ne sois pas decourage. Tu n'es pas oublie. (pardon, No marks for all 'e's' on my keyboard! eeey!) And, I mean every word of it -- for Haiti and All of the World....! :) ! ~ a.!

Posted by anya on 2010-02-27 04:30:47

Que lindo se escucha Tom cantando en frances... y que lindos y de buena voluntad son los adorables integrantes de mi KEANE.. Los amo desde COLOMBIA..... HEIDI

Posted by heidi123 on 2010-02-27 01:27:38

bellisimaaaaaa.!suena bien distinta la vdd.......pero muy buena version.bueno son ustedes y x lo tanto en cualquier idioma es hermasa igual.los amo chicos....los esperamos pronto en Argentina.besos y suerte en todo....=Lily=

Posted by lily on 2010-02-26 21:42:22

HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ********** JUST passing by to say hello and yes, I do love French language and listening to Tom singing in French it was great, indeed! LOTS OF LOVE TO MY FAVOURITE BAND! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Posted by isa on 2010-02-26 21:41:05

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★ ……♫♥♫♥...♥♥♥♥ …....... ……………… WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ............ WE ARE PROUD OF YOU !!!!! ...... TOM, YOU ARE A REAL TALENT !!!!! ........ TOM, YOU ARE VERY SKILFUL AT SINGING IN FRENCH ..........IT'S VERY DIFFICULT............ YOUR VOICE IS ALWAYS MARVELLOUS IN EVERY LANGUAGE ...................... THIS SONG WOULD BE NICE ALSO IN ITALIAN......................BUT IN ENGLISH IS MAGNIFICENT ♥♥♥♥ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...……… ♫♥♫♥ …… FROM … ★ ….. A.B …… ★ ……. (ITALY ☼) ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★

Posted by A.B on 2010-02-26 20:36:23

TOM YOUR VOICE IS AMAZING, YOU SING PERFECT IN FRENCH TOO, I LOVE YOU

Posted by alekeane on 2010-02-26 20:08:15

it's very sweet merci Thomas

Posted by EliSaBethBBBBB on 2010-02-26 19:42:42

...Décide-toi me donner ton coeur et tu sauras ce-qui est vrai l´amour..... / Ydecídete mi amor, José Ant. Méndez/ , continuation, "Dites-moi qu´ est-ce qui te fait mal, dans quelle détress es tu, aime - moi avec frénésie juste également comme j´aime toi",....

Posted by Denislavia on 2010-02-26 19:24:33

c super j adore!!!!!vivement la prochaine !!!!!

Posted by baguera on 2010-02-26 18:15:46

interesting mix 'o music. Good Luck with all this!

Posted by anya on 2010-02-26 18:11:17

Is possible to find in Argentina??? I like to help :)

Posted by tomandflopy on 2010-02-26 18:07:29

aussi cool en français et super d avoir pensé aux haitiens qui parlent notre langue

Posted by melusine on 2010-02-26 16:16:59

Tom this song it's amazing, you're voice is beautiful in whatever language you sing!!!!!!! Kisses from Madrid, Spain

Posted by sofia_keane on 2010-02-26 15:55:26

Beautiful song!!!! :) Tom your voice is wonderful! You need try to sing in Spanish some time :P KisSes from ARGENTINA!

Posted by Bedshaped-No on 2010-02-26 15:14:57

Très bien!!! ;) From Galicia with love!!!

Posted by Gritz on 2010-02-26 15:05:51

BTW, this song´s the great forgotten one in PS. Should have been released as a single, in my opinion.

Posted by Marta on 2010-02-26 14:44:22

Mas vale tarde que nunca. Hay que involucrarse en temas como este, y no solo quedarse en palabras. Mucha gente lo agradecerá. Besos desde Madrid.

Posted by Marta on 2010-02-26 14:42:42

GREAT!!! That´s such a wonderful idea to help Haiti!!!

Posted by Julia B. on 2010-02-26 13:39:02

is beatiful!!!! haiti.....:(

Posted by Melisa on 2010-02-26 13:29:23

TOM, TIM AND RICH ARE THE BEST... LOS QUIERO MUCHOOOOO!!! REGRESEN PRONTO A BUENOS AIRES. Soon return to Buenos Aires. LOVE FROM YESICA

Posted by YESICA on 2010-02-26 13:13:55

Hello! Thank you very much for the information. This is very kind of you to help for such a good cause and charity. Great song, really, in any language. Thank you once again. May that love and inspiration you give other people come back to you. Love you, truly.

Posted by olenenok on 2010-02-26 12:26:52

Merci Beaucoup ! The french lyrics works pretty well with the music ! It is definitively a good good song.

Posted by athallie on 2010-02-26 11:59:36

I love Black Burning Heart. I often have it on repeat in the car. Very good choice.

Posted by denise mcdonald on 2010-02-26 11:04:11

Che bella sorpresa oggi !!! Amo questa versione in francese di Black Burning Heart:la voce di Tom qui è davvero emozionante, mi arriva dritta al cuore !!! Sono contenta anche di questa iniziativa per Haiti, vi rende degni di lode, vi apprezzo tantissimo Keane per come vi impegnate sempre per queste importanti cause, si vede benissimo che siete delle persone piene di umanità e sensibilità , grazie per tutto ciò, un abbraccio da Sabrina da Catania!!!

Posted by Sabrina v. on 2010-02-26 10:26:26

J'adore !!! C'est vraiment très beau en français et quel accent craquant !!

Posted by gaëllejeannine on 2010-02-26 10:24:50

wonderfull ! Amazing! I love´d that song in englisch but i think the feelings are better transported in francais.

Posted by Keane89 on 2010-02-26 07:38:03

This is great! I'm so glad that Keane is always willing to help a good cause or charity! An amazing way to get great music and help out Haiti! Thanks guys :)

Posted by Keanerocks7 on 2010-02-26 07:21:11

Me encanta ^^ Está precioso. Tom se te escucha muy bien con el acento francés Oh la la la!

Posted by Silvi@ Chaplin@ on 2010-02-26 07:10:18

hear to it finally!!! Love from Taiwan-Chi

Posted by rainborn8228 on 2010-02-26 06:26:35

q chido!!! awsome!!! :)

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Posted by Flash on 2010-02-26 05:52:37

Ooohh!! I love it! Your voice is so sweet! I love you guys!

Posted by Mell on 2010-02-26 05:04:22

the song sounds strange anyway i like the french version... but it is a good idea because french is one of the languages in Haiti... you don't know how I cried for those people and the kids who are alone in this world, very very sad.

Posted by tomandflopy on 2010-02-26 04:39:36

Tom, you voice changes in French!! :-D

Posted by rafaelacarla on 2010-02-26 03:42:37

is great to hear this song in French! How thoughtful that Keane is involved in this :) I Love KΞΛNΞ ♥

Posted by LiiZzKeane on 2010-02-26 03:37:43

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY SEXY...... I LOVE YOU TOM

Posted by Yuri Yenia on 2010-02-26 03:32:39

@Car0le, merci, je n'avais pas tout entendu moi meme but your transcription really helps! How does this compare to the fan version done in French - many of the words sounded the same to me?

Posted by Maayani on 2010-02-26 03:28:29

I tried to buy this album but they don´t ship to Mexico... WHY!!!???? What can I do besides cursing this situation?

Posted by israel on 2010-02-26 03:11:10

ESTA VERSION EN FRANCES ESTÁ MUY BUENA. PERO TOMMY PARA CUANDO UNA CANCION EN CASTELLANO (IN SPANISH PLEACE).!!!!!!!!!

Posted by under the iron sea on 2010-02-26 03:02:36

I love you Tom Chaplin!!!! when I was thinking that nothing could surprise me...I'm listen to you singing on French!!!! I must admite that I didn't understand one single word on french...but its SO SEXY!!!!! A hug to Tim and Rich and a kiss to you. Pili Could you come back to Chile soon?? Please???

Posted by pilibelleza on 2010-02-26 03:01:38

ME GUSTA MUCHO ESTA VERSION EN FRANCES¡¡

Posted by PIERO on 2010-02-26 02:12:26

This album looks so awesome. Especially with Keane on it. Going to go buy it!!

Posted by birdie0012 on 2010-02-26 01:39:21

I have been looking everywhere for this version. I love it a bit more than the original. VAMPIRE WEEKEND! Hahaha. I'm glad that this version has been released for a good cause. I'm proud of that. Much love to Keane and the crew.

Posted by Sharksushi on 2010-02-26 00:37:56

Cher Tom, j’ai été très heureux de vous entendre chanter en français, la langue de l’amour. C’est génial que ce projet aidera les gens dans le besoin. TTRJ, je vous aimerez toujours. Car0le-20, merci pour les paroles. Take Care, Regina.

Posted by Regina Brz on 2010-02-26 00:20:31

It's great that Keane is part of this worthy cause. I picked up the CD yesterday, and I've been listening all day!

Posted by karleu on 2010-02-26 00:11:20

Nice of you to take part in Hear to Help. That's a good cause. Very kind of you to think of us living outside the US or Canada. Thanks for Black Burning Heart in French. I was curious to know how it sounded like in French and how it had been translated. Good job Tom! Nice translation too. Very poetic.

Posted by Mihajasoa on 2010-02-26 00:08:29

Bravo ! Je sais que STING n'aime pas trop s'entendre parler Français (ce n'est pas qu'il n'apprécie pas cette langue et il chante d'ailleurs une très belle chanson "La Belle Dame Sans Regret") mais il dit que c'est un exercice trop difficile pour lui... Donc, c'est vraiment une grande performance de Tom même si je dois avouer que je préfère de loin la version originale... Sorry ! Par contre, je suis de l'avis de mariep et j'aurais adoré que ce soit Tom qui assure sur le CD mais merci quand même car c'est toujours le pied d'entendre ce petit passage en Français !!!

Posted by Agnes(Fr-15/07/2007) on 2010-02-25 23:57:29

i like the original theme but ...

Posted by chochiacosta on 2010-02-25 23:55:15

WOW !

Posted by valeN on 2010-02-25 23:55:12

Great Job KEANE!!!!!! I knew that you would get involved to help out others in need. I think it's wonderful!!!KEANE is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by mislynny on 2010-02-25 23:24:34

You guys are an important part of people that really cares about another people bad days, and that's why I love you so much, you're real and make that insane world looks real too! We are living a moment that we don't know in wich one person we can trust or not, but you always show that we have a hope in that crazy world! I admire you guys so much! Thanks for all you are!

Posted by simoninha (brazil) on 2010-02-25 23:22:51

GREAT,GREAT,GREAT!!..OH MY GOD!..IT'S REALLY AMAZING!..SO BEAUTIFUL..I'M SO HAPPY,GUYS!...KISSES FROM FORTALEZA/ BRAZIL!..I LOVE YOU KEANE!

Posted by Marília on 2010-02-25 23:18:12

hola mm muy linda idea!! y muy buen disco.. besos les deseo lo mejor..

Posted by mstr117 on 2010-02-25 23:10:56

One yaer ago keane was in Guadalajara México :( i miss you, pls come back soon, we are waiting for keane. Congratulations this song is perfect, i love it, and what about sing in spanish i would like this, anyway i love keane in any language

Posted by Mary Keane on 2010-02-25 23:05:36

Ha, finally the French version! XXX

Posted by ingeborg on 2010-02-25 22:56:32

Il y a plusieurs annés j´ai fréquenté l´école et ppuisque je ne faisais pas l´école buissonniére je me rapelle quelque chose." Le noir brulant coeur"- Coupe - toi ta peau ,donne- moi ta main, que nos molécules du sang se rendent a nos corps ...... - Colossal amour?

Posted by Denislavia on 2010-02-25 22:54:51

Thank you guys for this perfect 'soufflé' ;) Hope see you soon in Spain

Posted by Savanah on 2010-02-25 22:40:24

Hey guys!! What a great version :) I loved it!! Tom, your voice sounds a little weird, but nice :) @Car0le-20: Merci beaucoup!! Tu es trés gentille (et mon français est trés oxydé...jajaja) Thank you so much!! HUGE HUGS FROM CHILE :)

Posted by Dra_House on 2010-02-25 22:32:21

I think it sounds great, thanks a lot for posting this, it would have been difficult for us Europeans to hear it otherwise, considering the shipping costs. I still hope AE can sell the album as a download as well, it saves us money and worries and they still get the profits. Anyway, thanks!!!

Posted by amyzza on 2010-02-25 22:23:56

All the songs sung by tom are beautiful in any language. Thaaaaankssss. Kisses fron Valencia (Spain).

Posted by revert on 2010-02-25 22:18:43

sounds great! when i go home for my spring break, first thing ill do is buy this!!!

Posted by hollybaba22 on 2010-02-25 22:02:38

me gustó mucho esta versión en frances, is amazing ok bye boys... greetings for México

Posted by tokm on 2010-02-25 21:43:34

Black Burning Heart is my favorite song from Perfect Symmetry. Please play it live in the Forest Tour and in the next tour. This version is wonderful!!! Tom, you're great!! Congratulations Tom, Tim, Rich, Jesse. You're the best band of the world!!

Posted by Daniel (Peru) on 2010-02-25 21:34:54

guau quien lo diria! tom cantando en frances!

Posted by pskeane on 2010-02-25 21:33:52

Oh I am so happy I took French lessons over my vacation! Such an amazing job. Just made my day :) Hope all is well in the world of Keane, Love to you!

Posted by Atlanic-keane on 2010-02-25 21:27:50

wow!!!! it sounds amazing!!! i loved it!!!! congratulations!!!

Posted by chivis on 2010-02-25 21:24:01

quedo muy buena la canción en francés !!!!! HOPE 4 HAITÍ NOW

Posted by agoss on 2010-02-25 21:05:56

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Bravo, boys!....Sherry W., Michigan, USA.

Posted by Sherry W. on 2010-02-25 21:02:31

Woow, this version is sublime, the first version is one of my favorite Perfect Symmetry songs, I went mad the first time I listened it just because the little phrase in french, now the whole song in french is amazing, and Tom's french accent is so good, his voice sounds so sexy. Don't wanna sing a song in spanish now? Thanks for this beautiful song. Merci beaucoup Keane, je t'aime Tom. And merci beaocup to CarOle-20 for the lyrics. Kisses from Mexico.

Posted by Iliana on 2010-02-25 20:48:38

Hahaha I would never set foot in an American Eagle. This is an entirely different situation though :) I'll go pick one up, I think.

Posted by again and again on 2010-02-25 20:32:03

J,adore!!!!! Merci pour cette version. C'est ma chanson favorite du disque PS, c'est incroyable écouter Tom en chantant en français... je vais l'écouter à nouveau.

Posted by Penélope on 2010-02-25 20:26:57

Carole , encore une fois , merci beaucoup!!! Mon petit chou, je t´aime beaucoup, mon doux amour!......xxx

Posted by Denislavia on 2010-02-25 20:26:34

brilliant the French version in… everything to help Haiti….Tom: pretty voice in French and you have thought to sing something in Spanish? I hope that someday you cheer up… je je je... this song enchants… kisses to me to all.... Reyna-Mexico.

Posted by reyna_ds on 2010-02-25 20:19:18

I bet the French Keane fans love it! I like it too, I'm taking French for GCSE. I may take German too...

Posted by doraf on 2010-02-25 20:12:51

OMG this is great :'D. I don't know a word in french, but french language sounds beautiful.

Posted by Laauura on 2010-02-25 20:03:36

Tom's French accent is perfect, love it!

Posted by suered on 2010-02-25 20:03:00

French!♥ Beautiful!♥

Posted by Leonela on 2010-02-25 20:02:31

merci beaucoup un vrai bonheur!!!!!!!

Posted by apple80 on 2010-02-25 19:54:34

oh I'm glad you let us hear it before buying it ;) jajaja! thanks guys ;)

Posted by Jazy on 2010-02-25 19:47:29

Amazing, really !!!! I love this song then to hear it in my language it's wonderful ! Tom, you can be proud of yourself. A very good French with a trace of English accent that all French love. And that in more it is for Haiti is the most beautiful gift which you could make us. Thank you and we love you, don't forget. Enormes bisous

Posted by nis410 on 2010-02-25 19:44:53

Que dis-je? Traduit^^ je voulais dire "transcrit" :P

Posted by Car0le-20 on 2010-02-25 19:33:26

Here are the French lyrics! Traduit par François aka Super Wallon =) Je voudrais m'immerger Disparaître à jamais Jeter mes travers Dans les profondeurs des mers Quitter cette vie Dont l'implacable appétit Me rend vulnérable Balaie les mots sur le sable Souffler au vent des âges Un monument de nuages Remonter le temps Pour apaiser tes déchirures Mais c'est trop tard maintenant Ton coeur n'est que brûlure Donne moi ta main Echangeons notre sang Rebâtissons demain Et vivons au présent Souffler au vent des âges Un cénotaphe de nuages Remonter le temps Pour apaiser tes déchirures Mais c'est trop tard maintenant Ton coeur n'est que brûlure J'ai perdu mon chemin Oublié ce que je savais Faux départ chaque matin Mon coeur est brûlé Je sais Tout ce que tu disais était juste et je crains Qu'il nous faille vivre avec ça pour toujours Que tu aies tout balancé ne gardant dans ta main Qu'une photo de jour (?) Je souhaiterais m'immerger Dans les profondeurs des mers Y disparaître Pour ne plus jamais être vu Enflammé Poursuivant cette voie que je ne reconnais pas Là je comprend Perdu mon chemin Oublié ce que je savais Faux départ chaque matin Mon coeur est brûlé Reviens...

Posted by Car0le-20 on 2010-02-25 19:32:59

C'est magnifique!!!! Tom, you are so amazing...love...

Posted by damnedsam on 2010-02-25 19:22:41

Woooooow!!!!!!! Wonderful job, guys!!!!! ;) Je l'adorai

Posted by MikeV90 on 2010-02-25 19:22:00

I must confess I like much more the version in English . Mais Tom, c´est fantastiques! Les paroles sont peut- etre un peu tristes- pour ceux qui ont survécu cette catastrophe- je pense celles- ci: "Je souhaiterai m´immerger dans les profondeurs des mers Y disparaitre pour ne plus jamais etre vu.Ou ces- je les traduisais moi- meme Le ciel sera mon voil, Le monument des nuages,.... Thank you very much , in any case this is very meritorious act , and I agree with Frank - would you give French lyrics , síl vous plait? Merci beaucoup

Posted by Denislavia on 2010-02-25 19:17:30

Congrats Tom! What a great job! Your pronunciation is perfect! I suppose that it wasn't easy to sing this song entirely in French! It would have been great of the two Anaël's line would have been in English btw! Still a wonderful idea! I hope you'll sing the French time next time I saw you on stage *fingers crossed*

Posted by Car0le-20 on 2010-02-25 19:17:19

Merci beaucoup!! Je tiens à vous remercier pour un autre moment de bonheur et d'excitation.Lots of love to you and your amazing voice wich I never can get enough of...Je te souhaite une bonne fin de journée, une belle soirée.Bisousss♥ Rachel

Posted by RACHEL-RIO-BRAZIL on 2010-02-25 19:13:35

@elise.marchant : unfortunately, I think he worked so hard to sing the whole song in french, that it would be difficult for him to sing it live.. At least he comes with phonetical notes but.. well I don't think, but he would be great :D

Posted by xunknown7 on 2010-02-25 19:12:40

Merci :D! Great stuff, and we had expected this song for such a long time ! It's strange to hear Tom sing in French in a whole song, when we are used to English, but his accent is lovely

Posted by xunknown7 on 2010-02-25 19:11:46

Tom....! Your french accent is so cute!. Great effort to help Haiti. 2 thumbs up!

Posted by k3k31974 on 2010-02-25 19:01:55

Beautiful song and great singing by Tom. Loved the French version very much too.

Posted by DLaiho on 2010-02-25 18:59:56

Beautiful! It sounds amazing in french! Congrats for your generosity! Lots of love from Brazil! Kisses! Bye!

Posted by Juliana (Brasil) on 2010-02-25 18:57:07

Wahou fantastic!! When you sing you (almost) don't have any accent... It such a great idea to sing in french, I really like it!!!

Posted by Miss.Choco on 2010-02-25 18:54:49

@Frankie : have no time now, will try to post that tomorrow. ;)

Posted by Vic! on 2010-02-25 18:48:05

Oh, I love it! I wonder if Tom ever sings this version live? Roll on Bedgebury xxxx

Posted by elise.marchant on 2010-02-25 18:45:34

Doing my french uni coursework with a smile on my face now :D Thank you, it's beautiful!

Posted by keanemjfan01 on 2010-02-25 18:42:57

Well done Keane for not dumming down and doing the Simon Cowell crap. Tom is just awesome as usual

Posted by alaskacruise on 2010-02-25 18:37:28

Great stuff! btw it's “version française” with an “e” at the end ;) xx

Posted by realfrog on 2010-02-25 18:32:35

I really love them, love their music and their hearts! They are wonderful! When they come to Argentina??? Congratulations on this song, really is beautiful and I really like the french of Tom...:D

Posted by sweetdreams on 2010-02-25 18:32:27

Hay!!!, I do not understand anything but, it's great to diversify language.... and for a good cause!!! Besooooos, gente!!!!!

Posted by pionia85 on 2010-02-25 18:18:21

Thanx 2 all at team Keane not long till i come 2 Dalby Forest god help the crowd im very loud and lively wooooooo woooooo cant wait 4 the night train in May luv 2 Tim, Richy, Tom, Jesse XXXXXXXX,

Posted by Babs2009 on 2010-02-25 18:14:36

At the same time reproducing the Black Burning Heart song I sang it in French in the original way and confused me a lot! I really love this song

Posted by keane_8@hotmail.com on 2010-02-25 18:14:22

It's really amazing ! Good job ! Merci pour cette chanson ;)

Posted by Super Wallon on 2010-02-25 18:09:44

Merci, merci , merci !!!!! This is the song we were waiting for ! BBH is one of my favorite songs on the PS album. The song in french is great, the translation is beautiful , and just one word for Tom : bravo! Fred from France

Posted by Drfd on 2010-02-25 18:08:09

Woow that good! Like I love you already done to haiti:) la cancion me encanto! just do not understand much I love jaa and good health of Argentina

Posted by keane_8@hotmail.com on 2010-02-25 18:01:08

what a voice, i love it so much.xxx

Posted by daviniaalison on 2010-02-25 17:55:22

Hi guys ! Very nice in french ! Why don't you come in Belgium ?? I wanna see you!! Guys I miss you! I saw you for the last time in Belgium (last year) @ TW Classic (werchter festival) and you were so amazing! just perfect, I really love you guys, please come in belgium, please please please, I NEED you, really.PLEASE COME. I LOVE YOU SO MUUUUUCH !!! ♥♥♥

Posted by coum19 on 2010-02-25 17:55:07

Está espectacular la versión en francés, como siempre ustedes haciendose parte de gran ayuda para los que más necesitan. Otra cosa! es de lo más sexy la voz de Tom en francés, casi enloquezco escuchando su voz durante 5 minutos jajajaja XD I love you guys!!

Posted by argeleb on 2010-02-25 17:49:39

Just... beautiful :')

Posted by symetricalperfection on 2010-02-25 17:47:25

wonder if it will be on itunes

Posted by emmakate3 on 2010-02-25 17:43:35

You should sing more in french, it's perfect!

Posted by hamireths on 2010-02-25 17:42:53

OH MY GOD !!!! That is incredible ! I'm a French speaker and... that's just too much ! Thank you soooo much Keane for this ! That is HUGE ! I have to say that I'm crying while listen to this jewel ! Congrats Tom for that effort ! That is not obvious for you to sing in French, I can imagine, but your prononciation is just fantastic ! I can't believe my ears that I'm listening to a Keane song in my mother language ! Tom, your accent in French is really cute ! I really think that it's a shame that you didn't sing by yourself in the Perfect Symmetry version, instead of Anael Train. Thank you so much for that gift to us, French speakers... That is just fantastic ! Thank you thank you thank you ! Lots of love ! Marie from Belgium

Posted by mariep on 2010-02-25 17:42:40

You just killed me xD It's the first time I hear Keane singing in French and it's GREAT!!! =D

Posted by tanwen on 2010-02-25 17:42:39

Oh god! This is absolutely amazing! Obviously prefer the English one but this is just...out of this world. Well done guys. Love yooooouuuuu!

Posted by meggxo on 2010-02-25 17:42:07

Oh exellent, merci

Posted by shady on 2010-02-25 17:39:55

OMG!!!! thanks a lot for this surprise :D I have to say Tom sounds very good in french!!!! and it's for a good cause! congratulations guys :) A year ago you were here in Mexico, sure time flies!!!! Please come back soon Kisses from Mexico :D

Posted by lili104 on 2010-02-25 17:37:48

wow it sounds so amazing!!!...you did a great job guys, and Tom singing in French.... oh I'm died xD

Posted by yessicachaplin23 on 2010-02-25 17:37:20

This is great news! and it's being sold for a great cause!! black burning heart is an amazing song and to hear it in french should be cool! will have to buy the cd next time i'm in American Eagle!

Posted by Fly-To-Me-Keane on 2010-02-25 17:32:43

So beautiful. Sounds wonderful, Tom!!

Posted by debbiesue on 2010-02-25 17:32:25

Awesome guys! It's good to know that you're helping those who realy need! And it' weird but very nice to hear Tom singing in french!!!

Posted by dand57 on 2010-02-25 17:31:50

Oh My God!!! This is amazing! Thank you so much!!!!!! Wooooooooooooooooow :-)

Posted by taz on 2010-02-25 17:22:52

Great initiative! (too bad it sounds like crap...) (and I love Keane but...nah)

Posted by emmia on 2010-02-25 17:22:29

hace un año te teniamos aqui en México Keane, que rápido pasó el tiempo. te quiero!

Posted by shesay on 2010-02-25 17:12:02

orale!

Posted by shesay on 2010-02-25 17:10:54

Finally! A little late, Mr. km.com, hehe!

Posted by Gudrun (Austria) on 2010-02-25 17:10:27