"First to remember those who lost their lives in the attack, and then to celebrate life and music in this historic place." 'Taking my life back'Scores of survivors of the Bataclan assault attended the packed concert, the dominant event in a weekend of otherwise low-key commemorations. "This song is about a family on a boat" trying to get to Europe, Sting said. Return of music and funThe biggest applause of the night, however, was for "Desert Rose", a song Sting originally recorded with the Algerian singer Cheb Mami. "I dedicate this to all the families here tonight who have lost someone," Sting said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 13, 2016 03:28 UTC