Je t'aime... moi non plus
Brigitte Bardot, Serge Gainsbourg
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Je t'aime, je t'aime Oh oui, je t'aime Moi non plus Oh, mon amour Comme la vague irrésolue Je vais, je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Et je me retiens Je t'aime, je t'aime Oh oui, je t'aime Moi non plus Oh, mon amour Tu es la vague, moi l'île nue Tu vas, tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Et je te rejoins Je t'aime, je t'aime Oh oui, je t'aime Moi non plus Oh, mon amour Comme une vague irrésolue Je vais, je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je me retiens Tu vas, tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Et je te rejoins Je t'aime, je t'aime Oh oui, je t'aime Moi non plus Oh, mon amour L'amour physique est sans issue Je vais, je vais et je viens Entre tes reins Je vais et je viens Je me retiens Non, maintenant Viens
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Written by: Serge Gainsbourg
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18 facts about this song
Production"Je t'aime… moi non plus" was initially written and produced by Serge Gainsbourg, a notable French singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and actor.
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Original PerformersAlthough the song is more widely known as a duet between Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, it was first recorded by Gainsbourg and French actress Brigitte Bardot in 1967.
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Bardot's Influence on the SongThe song was reportedly created during Bardot's brief romantic relationship with Gainsbourg. Bardot had asked the musician to write the "most beautiful love song" he could conceive.
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ControversiesThe song’s sexually suggestive lyrics and sounds sparked controversies. Bardot, who was married at the time, asked Gainsbourg not to release their recording. It remained in the vault until 1986.
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Release DelayAlthough the song was recorded by Bardot and Gainsbourg in 1967, it was not officially released until 1986.
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Famous CoverA year later, Gainsbourg recorded a version of the song with English actress Jane Birkin, which achieved international success and is the one most people are familiar with today.
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Chart SuccessAlthough controversial, the song was a major commercial success, hitting No.1 on the UK singles chart in 1969.
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Sensual Lyrics and SoundsThe song is notorious for Bardot's and Birkin’s provocative moans and groans, alongside suggestive lyrics. The title translates to "I love you… me neither," featuring a conversation between lovers during a sexual encounter.
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Banned from AirplayThe BBC deemed "Je t'aime… moi non plus" too erotic and banned it from being played on their networks.
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Cultural Impact"Je t'aime… moi non plus" remains an iconic song in French pop culture, even though many listeners did not initially understand its risqué theme. The song has had a lasting impact, influencing many modern artists.
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Background"Je t'aime... moi non plus" is a prominent French duet song that was initially written by Serge Gainsbourg for Brigitte Bardot in 1967.
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Lyrics and MelodyThe song title, "Je t'aime... moi non plus," translates to "I love you... me neither" in English, implying the complexities of love.
- The song is renowned for its provocative, sensual lyrics and melody, which were deemed controversial in the 1960s.
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Original Recording and ConfidentialityBardot begged Gainsbourg not to release their recording of the song after the initial session, as she was at that time married to German businessman Gunter Sachs.
- Consequently, the initial recording made by Bardot and Gainsbourg remained confidential for over two decades, finally being released in 1986.
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Different VersionIn 1969, Serge Gainsbourg recorded a different version of "Je t'aime... moi non plus" with his love interest Jane Birkin replacing Bardot as the lead female singer.
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Popularity and SuccessDespite various controversies and bans in multiple countries, the version of the song by Gainsbourg and Birkin topped the charts in the UK and several other nations.
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Historical Impact"Je t'aime... moi non plus" was revolutionary and groundbreaking at its release, having paved the way for future songs expressing sexuality more openly.
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Modern ReceptionNow, the song, with its famously provocative qualities, is regarded as a classic in French pop music history and significant to the "yé-yé" style of pop music.
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Spiritual ThemeGainsbourg claimed that the song was about "the impossibility of physical love," contradictingly framing the sensual song in a spiritual manner.
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