Ne Me Quitte Pas

Jacques Brel

About Ne Me Quitte Pas

"Ne me quitte pas" ("Don't leave me") is a 1959 song by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. It has been covered in the original French by many artists and has also been translated into and performed in many other languages. A well-known adaptation, with English lyrics by Rod McKuen, is "If You Go Away".


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Ne me quitte pas 
Il faut oublier 
Tout peut s'oublier 
Qui s'enfuit déjà 
Oublier le temps 
Des malentendus et le temps perdu 
À savoir comment 
Oublier ces heures 
Qui tuaient parfois à coups de pourquoi 
Le cœur du bonheur 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 

Moi je t'offrirai 
Des perles de pluie 
Venues de pays où il ne pleut pas 
Je creuserai la terre jusqu'après ma mort 
Pour couvrir ton corps d'or et de lumière 
Je ferai un domaine 
Où l'amour sera roi, où l'amour sera loi 
Où tu seras reine 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 

Ne me quitte pas 
Je t'inventerai 
Des mots insensés 
Que tu comprendras 
Je te parlerai 
De ces amants-la 
Qui ont vu deux fois leurs cœurs s'embraser 
Je te raconterai l'histoire de ce roi mort
De n'avoir pas pu te rencontrer 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 

On a vu souvent 
Rejaillir le feu 
D'un ancien volcan 
Qu'on croyait trop vieux 
Il est, paraît-il 
Des terres brûlées 
Donnant plus de blé 
Qu'un meilleur avril 
Et quand vient le soir 
Pour qu'un ciel flamboie 
Le rouge et le noir ne s'épousent-ils pas? 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 

Ne me quitte pas 
Je ne vais plus pleurer 
Je ne vais plus parler 
Je me cacherai là
À te regarder danser et sourire et 
À t'écouter chanter et puis rire 
Laisse-moi devenir l'ombre de ton ombre 
L'ombre de ta main 
L'ombre de ton chien 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas 
Ne me quitte pas

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Jacques Brel

Jacques Brel (French pronunciation: ​[ʒak bʁɛl]; 8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer-songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in France initially, and later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French, he became a major influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers such as David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many top performers in the United States, including Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, the Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Andy Williams. In French-speaking coun… more »

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Written by: Jacques Brel

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12 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Ne Me Quitte Pas" is a 1959 song by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel.
Lyrics and Composition
Although the title translates directly to "Don't Leave Me," Brel clarified that it is not a love song, but rather a hymn to the cowardice of men and the cowardice of the songwriter himself.
Notable Cover Versions
The song has been covered by over 1000 artists worldwide in several different languages, including by Nina Simone, Marlene Dietrich, Celine Dion, and Sting.
English Adaptations
Rod McKuen translated the song to English, creating a version called "If You Go Away." Brel, however, was disappointed with the translation, saying that it lacked the raw emotion of the original.
Record Sales
Brel's recording of the song was a commercial success in Belgium.
Legacy and Influence
In 1997, the French Ministry of Culture added the song to the national patrimony, a list of important cultural artifacts.
Lyrics Meaning
Despite Brel's insistence that the song isn't about love, many listeners interpret the lyrics as a desperate plea from a lover begging his partner not to leave.
Award Recognitions
In 1991, a version of "Ne Me Quitte Pas" by Julio Iglesias won the Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Song of the Year.
Cinematic Presence
The song has been used in multiple films, such as in "Le Huitième Jour" and "Il y a Longtemps que Je T'Aime."
Trivia
Jacques Brel never recorded an English version of "Ne Me Quitte Pas," preferring to keep it in French. Yet, he did perform it in Dutch as "Laat me niet alleen."
Influence on Popular Culture
The song has often been referenced in pop culture and media, proving its enduring influence and popularity.
Live Performances
Jacques Brel performed "Ne Me Quitte Pas" numerous times throughout his career in concerts, TV shows, and special guest appearances.

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