La Fleur aux Dents

Joe Dassin

About La Fleur aux Dents

"La fleur aux dents" is a song by Joe Dassin from his 1970 album Joe Dassin (La Fleur aux dents). Released as a single, in France it was number one on the singles sales chart for seven consecutive weeks from January 28 to March 10, 1971.


Year:
1986
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J'ai dépensé ma jeunesse
Comme une poignée de monnaie
J'ai fait un peu de tout, un peu partout
Sans savoir rien faire
La fleur aux dents c'était tout ce que j'avais
Mais je savais bien que toutes les femmes du monde m'attendaient

Il y a des filles dont on rêve
Et celles avec qui l'on dort
Il y a des filles qu'on regrette
Et celles qui laissent des remords
Il y a des filles que l'on aime
Et celles qu'on aurait pu aimer
Puis un jour il y a la femme qu'on attendait

J'ai connu des lits de camp
Bien plus doux qu'un oreiller
Et des festins de roi sur le zinc d'un buffet de gare
J'ai connu bien des gens
Je les ai tous bien aimés
Mais dans leur visages au fond je n'ai rien fait que te chercher

Il y a des filles dont on rêve
Et celles avec qui l'on dort
Il y a des filles qu'on regrette
Et celles qui laissent des remords
Il y a des filles que l'on aime
Et celles qu'on aurait pu aimer 
Puis un jour il y a la femme qu'on attendait

Un jour ici, l'autre là
Un jour riche et l'autre pas
J'avais faim de tout voir, de tout savoir
J'avais tellement à faire 
À me tromper de chemin tant de fois
J'ai quand même fini par trouver celui qui mène à toi

Il y a des filles dont on rêve
Et celles avec qui l'on dort
Il y a des filles qu'on regrette
Et celles qui laissent des remords
Il y a des filles que l'on aime
Et celles qu'on aurait pu aimer 
Puis un jour il y a la femme qu'on attendait

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Joe Dassin

Joseph Ira "Joe" Dassin (November 5, 1938 – August 20, 1980) was an American-born French singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: Joe Dassin, Claude Lemesle

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10 facts about this song

Genre Credentials
"La Fleur aux Dents" is widely recognized as a classic French pop song. It falls under the genre of Chanson, which is a type of music distinctive to the French-speaking world.
Release Year
The song was released in 1970, reaching out to audiences worldwide and achieving international acclaim.
Artist's Background
Joe Dassin, the performer of "La Fleur aux Dents", was a multilingual American-born French singer-songwriter. He sang songs in multiple languages including French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "La Fleur aux Dents" quickly climbed the French charts, cementing Joe Dassin's popularity and setting the stage for many of his future successes.
Story behind the Song
The song is marked by its upbeat, cheerful tone. The French phrase 'La Fleur aux Dents' can be roughly translated to English as 'a flower between the teeth', which is part of a French idiom that means being extremely happy or satisfied.
Album
"La Fleur aux Dents" is the title track of the album, which also includes other hit songs by Joe Dassin such as “L’Amérique” and "C'est la vie Lily".
Song Length
The track has a duration of about 2 minutes and 46 seconds, which is typical for pop songs from this era.
Long-Lasting Impact
Despite being over five decades old, "La Fleur aux Dents" retains a considerable fanbase and is still played on French radio and featured in various compilations of French pop songs.
Other Version
In 1971, an English version of the song titled "A Flower in Your Teeth" was released, albeit with less success.
Legacy
The song "La Fleur aux Dents" contributes significantly to Joe Dassin's legacy as a leading figure of French Chanson in the 70s and 80s.

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