Comment Te Dire Adieu
Françoise Hardy
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Sous aucun prétexte je ne veux Avoir de réflexes malheureux, Il faut que tu m'expliques un peu mieux Comment te dire adieu. Mon cœur de silex vite prend feu, Ton cœur de pyrex résiste au feu, Je suis bien perplexe, je ne veux Me résoudre aux adieux. Je sais bien qu'un ex amour n'a pas de chance, Ou si peu, Mais pour moi un explication voudrait mieux. Sous aucun prétexte je ne veux Devant toi surexposer mes yeux, Derrière un kleenex je saurais mieux Comment te dire adieu, Comment te dire adieu. Tu as mis a l'index nos nuits blanches, Nos matins gris-bleu, Mais pour moi un explication voudrait mieux. Sous aucun prétexte je ne veux Devant toi surexposer mes yeux, Derrière un kleenex je saurais mieux Comment te dire adieu, Comment te dire adieu, Comment te dire adieu.
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Written by: Arnold Goland, Jack Gold
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12 facts about this song
Who Wrote the Original Song"Comment Te Dire Adieu" by Françoise Hardy was originally called "It Hurts to Say Goodbye". It was written by Arnold Goland, a prolific American songwriter, and commercial jingle writer Jack Gold.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics to "Comment Te Dire Adieu" were translated into French by the infamous artist Serge Gainsbourg. This is a testament to his versatility as an artist.
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Re-release UnauthorizedOriginally, "It Hurts to Say Goodbye" was a minor hit for Margaret Whiting in the early 60s. Hardy re-released the song as “Comment Te Dire Adieu” without notifying or crediting the original artists.
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Popular Album"Comment Te Dire Adieu" is also the title of Françoise Hardy's album released in 1968. The album is among her most popular and notable releases.
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AchievementThe song reached number one in the French music charts shortly after its release, making it one of Hardy and Gainsbourg’s most commercially successful collaborations.
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Video AppearanceIn the video for the song, Hardy appears dressed in a striking black and white Mod dress, which reflects the era's popular fashion trends.
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Musical Style"Comment Te Dire Adieu" is known for its upbeat tempo and melancholic lyrics, delivering the paradoxical feeling of a happy-sadness, a style often encountered in French chanson music.
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Cultural StatusOver the years, "Comment Te Dire Adieu" has gained iconic status in France and francophone countries, and has been covered by several artists in various languages.
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Collaboration between Hardy and GainsbourgWhilst Hardy and Gainsbourg were both well-known artists during this era, their collaboration on "Comment Te Dire Adieu" is still considered one of their finest cooperative work.
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Film appearancesThe popularity of the song led to it being used in several films and television series, including the 2001 movie "Amélie".
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Cover VersionsA cover of "Comment Te Dire Adieu" was performed by Jimmy Somerville, former singer of the British pop band Bronski Beat, which hit number 14 on the UK Singles chart in 1989.
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In Gainsbourg’s DiscographyAlthough Gainsbourg was mainly a singer and songwriter, his contribution to "Comment Te Dire Adieu" as a translator has made it a significant part of his discography.
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