Sylvie

Saint Etienne

About Sylvie

"Sylvie" is a song written and performed by British pop group Saint Etienne. It is taken from their 1998 album, Good Humor, being released as the album's lead single. The song is produced by Swedish record producer, composer and musician Tore Johansson. "Sylvie" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 62 on the Eurochart Hot 100. The music video of the song was shot in Havana, Cuba.


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1998
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Seventeen, high-school queen,
Yeah you're pretty cute, I can see.
Well you've come a long way since September,
But, Sylvie, you oughtta remember,

You know he's mine.
You know he's mine.
You know he's mine.

Sylvie, girl, I'm a very patient person,
But I'll have to shut you down,
If you don't give up your flirting.
Leave him alone, ''cause I know he loves me.
Leave him alone, ''cause he tells me he loves me.

Over and over and over and over again.
Over and over and over and over again.

Seventeen, high-school queen,
Yeah you're pretty cute, I can see.
Well you've come a long way since September,
But, Sylvie, you oughtta remember,

You know he's mine.
You know he's mine.
You know he's mine.

Sylvie, girl, although you're my little sister,
Well you're not without your charms,
I'm not sure that he'll resist you.
Give it all up, for we see you crying.
Give it all up, ''cause I know you've been trying.

Over and over and over and over again.
Over and over and over and over again.

Over and over and over and over again.
(repeat to fade, with backing vocals of 'Oh, Sylvie girl, oh Sylvie girl.'

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Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne are an English electronic music band from London, formed in 1990. The band consists of Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. They are named after the French football team AS Saint-Étienne. more »

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Written by: SARAH CRACKNELL, BOB STANLEY, PETE WIGGS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Sylvie" is a song by Saint Etienne, a prominent English band that was formed in London in 1990.
Album Inclusion
The song "Sylvie" is included in Saint Etienne's fifth studio album "Good Humor."
Album Release
The album "Good Humor," which features Sylvie, was released in May 1998.
Genre
Saint Etienne, as a band, is distinguished for their incorporation of various music styles such as dance-pop, house, and indie pop, and the song "Sylvie" reflects these genres as well.
Producer
"Good Humor," including the song "Sylvie," was produced by Tore Johansson, who has also worked with notable artists like The Cardigans and New Order.
Recording Location
The album "Good Humor," including "Sylvie," was recorded in Malmo, Sweden. The band made the decision to record outside of the U.K. for the first time in their career.
Song Theme
"Sylvie" is a pop song with a unique narrative slant, depicting a story about a comic book character who comes to life.
Best Chart Position
"Sylvie" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's more successful releases.
Single Release
Besides its presence in the album, "Sylvie" was also released as an individual single.
Music Video
The official music video for "Sylvie" portrays a split screen visual with tons of colors, eclectic fashion, and pop culture references, sustaining the trademark aesthetic style of Saint Etienne.
Lyrics
The song is appreciated by fans for its catchy, soulful lyrics that are retrospective and immersive.
Notable Band Members
The band includes Sarah Cracknell as the lead vocalist - her voice is a key element of the band’s signature sound and is prominently showcased in "Sylvie."
Reception
The album "Good Humor" and the song "Sylvie" both received positive reviews from critics, lauding the band's 60s-inspired electronic pop sound.

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