Je t'aime... moi non plus

Brigitte Bardot, Serge Gainsbourg

About Je t'aime... moi non plus

"Je t'aime... moi non plus" (French for "I love you… me neither") is a 1967 song written by Serge Gainsbourg for Brigitte Bardot. In 1969, Gainsbourg recorded the best known version with Jane Birkin. The duet reached number one in the UK, and number two in Ireland, but was banned in several countries due to its overtly sexual content. In 1976, Gainsbourg directed Birkin in an erotic film of the same name.


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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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Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot ( /ˈbrɪdʒɨt bɑrˈdoʊ/; French: [bʁiʒit baʁdo]; born 28 September 1934) is an animal rights activist and a former actress, singer and fashion model from France. She was one of the best-known sex symbols of the 1950s and 60s. Starting in 1969, Bardot's features became the official face of Marianne (who had previously been anonymous) to represent the liberty of France. more »

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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.
Original Performers
Although 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.
Bardot's Influence on the Song
The 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.
Controversies
The 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.
Release Delay
Although the song was recorded by Bardot and Gainsbourg in 1967, it was not officially released until 1986.
Famous Cover
A 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.
Chart Success
Although controversial, the song was a major commercial success, hitting No.1 on the UK singles chart in 1969.
Sensual Lyrics and Sounds
The 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.
Banned from Airplay
The BBC deemed "Je t'aime… moi non plus" too erotic and banned it from being played on their networks.
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.
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.
Lyrics and Melody
The 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.
Original Recording and Confidentiality
Bardot 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.
Different Version
In 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.
Popularity and Success
Despite 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.
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.
Modern Reception
Now, 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.
Spiritual Theme
Gainsbourg claimed that the song was about "the impossibility of physical love," contradictingly framing the sensual song in a spiritual manner.

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