Lemon Incest

Charlotte Gainsbourg

About Lemon Incest

"Lemon Incest" is a song written, composed and performed by Serge Gainsbourg in duet with his daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg. Recorded in 1984, the song was released as a single from Gainsbourg's album Love on the Beat in 1985. It is also available on Charlotte's 1986 album Charlotte for Ever. It was controversial because of its theme, but nevertheless successful, reaching number 2 on the French charts.


Year:
1986
5:13
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Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa
L'amour que nous n' f'rons jamais ensemble
Est le plus beau le rare le plus troublant
Le plus pur le plus enivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh mon bébé mon âme

Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa

L'amour que nous ne ferons jamais ensemble
Est le plus rare le plus troublant
Le plus pur le plus énivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh mon bébé mon âme

Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa 
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa

L'amour que nous ne ferons jamais ensemble
Est le plus rare le plus troublant
Le plus pur le plus énivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh mon bébé mon âme

Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa

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Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte Lucy Gainsbourg (born 21 July 1971) is a British-French actress and singer. She is the daughter of English actress Jane Birkin and French singer and songwriter Serge Gainsbourg. After making her musical debut with her father on the song "Lemon Incest" at the age of 12, she released an album with her father at the age of 15. More than 20 years passed before she released the first of four albums as an adult (5:55, IRM, Stage Whisper and Rest) to commercial and critical success. Gainsbourg has also appeared in many films, including several directed by Lars von Trier, and has received both a César Award and the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award. more »

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Written by: Traditional (pd), Serge Gainsbourg

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10 facts about this song

Controversy
"Lemon Incest" stirred a great deal of controversy when it was released. The father-daughter duet about an ambiguous, seemingly forbidden love led to accusations of obscenity and promotion of incest.
Performing Artists
Charlotte Gainsbourg is the daughter of the song's co-singer Serge Gainsbourg and the renowned British actress Jane Birkin. This was one of her early experiences with public performance.
Lyrics and Musical Contents
The song has a playful yet transgressive undertone. It's lyrics suggest a flirtation between an adult and a child. This ambiguity fueled the controversy around the song.
Released Year
Released in 1984, "Lemon Incest" was ahead of its time in terms of addressing taboo issues.
Authorship
The song was composed and written by Serge Gainsbourg, who was known for his provocative and often scandalous work.
Music Video
The music video for "Lemon Incest" added to the controversy, featuring a then 12-year-old Charlotte Gainsbourg and her father on a bed. The styling made it almost impossible to ignore the song's provocative undertones.
Commercial Success
Despite, or possibly because of, the controversy, "Lemon Incest" was a commercial hit. It peaked at number 2 on the French Singles Chart, solidifying Serge Gainsbourg's reputation as a musical provocateur.
Influence
The song marked an important step in the musical career of Charlotte Gainsbourg. After "Lemon Incest", she went on to have a successful career as an actress and singer.
Other Controversial Works
This wasn't Serge Gainsbourg's first controversial song. His earlier song "Je t'aime... moi non plus", which he performed with Jane Birkin, was also met with considerable controversy due to its explicit sexual content.
Impact on Personal Life
The controversy surrounding "Lemon Incest" had a significant impact on both Charlotte Gainsbourg's and Serge Gainsbourg's personal lives and careers, with many public discussions of public morality and the role of artists in society. Despite this, both had successful careers in the years following the song's release.

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