Enter your email address to be the first to know when new translations are posted. Hahahaha yes the breathy whispers and sound effects communicate the gist of the song for sure. The rhythm of the lyrics is really great: https://youtu.be/Wa7wjr1NwhA, Hi John! Tu es la vague, moi l'le nue Tu vas tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Et je Te re-joins Je t'aime je t'aime Oh oui je t'aime! Je t'aime, je t'aime Oh oui, je t'aime Moi non plus Oh, mon amour Comme la vague irrsolue 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'le 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 . Sil sagit dune premire dclaration, la personne qui rpond moi non plus peut le faire pour deux raisons. As a song which evokes the passion of the act of love it remains a unique masterpiece. En 1968, Serge Gainsbourg tourne avecJane Birkin, alors jeune actrice anglaise peu connue, dans le filmSlogan. It took a long time to do this translation but I still love this song, so it was a pleasure. Concevoir quon puisse dtester et aimer une personne en mme temps est difficile,, On voque souvent les femmes malheureuses dans leur couple, mais les hommes aussi peuvent ne pas tre panouis dans leur relation amoureuse. "Je t'aime moi non plus" (French for "I love you me neither") is a 1967 song written by Serge Gainsbourg for Brigitte Bardot. Elles se cherchent dsesprment mais ne parviennent pas vivre leur amour sereinement. Et dailleurs cest de l que tout semble venir. I think Jane Birkin was a much nicer person than Brigitte Bardot (who has been convicted of inciting racial hatred at *least* five times by French courts). I remember my fascination of years ago ( Im 83 in November). I have actually started on that song, but its sort of fallen by the wayside. la suite de cela les radios italiennes l'interdisent sur leurs ondes le 25 aot 1969, puis les sudoises le 10 septembre et, enfin, les espagnoles le 13 septembre. The Four Seasons' "Walk Like a Man" was the first Hot 100 #1 hit to feature a simile in its title. Surely hes singing Mon Anglais? I began listening to the Birkin/Gainsbourg version as an adult, again mostly for the melody (and Janes heavy breathing ), but it was only recently that I began to read translations and commentaries on the lyrics which led me to your site. "Paranoid" reflects a feeling Black Sabbath bass player Geezer Butler often felt after using drugs. Routine, enfants, travail, tches mnagres, le mariage peut paratre fade et il est tentant de souhaiter retrouver la petite flamme en, Mon mari accepte que jaie un amant : Une lectrice nous a envoy un message pour nous parler de sa situation conjugale assez complexe. Cest comme deux aimants qui tour tour sattirent puis se repoussent. Excellent article. Gainsbourg a conclu un accord avec le label Major Minor Records(en), qui a acquis les droits de la chanson pour le ressortir en single au Royaume-Uni, ce qui permet la chanson d'atteindre la premire place, devenant le premier single banni et en langue trangre atteindre la premire place des charts britanniques[8]. I think its definitely a song open to interpretations, and the human body as a force of nature like the waves is definitely a theme that I pick up here. Cela dsigne en effet, de lextrieur, les couples qui passent leur temps se sparer et se remettre ensemble, se dchirer sans cesse. French lyrics, the best English translation and analysis of the songs popularity and controversy after the jump. , I first heard part of this song on late night radio back in the 70s and it took 20 years to find it. In the the late 60s, the idea of a man being focused on bringing his female partner to orgasm was probably still pretty radical. After listening to Je taime moi non plus, Bardot headed to a recording studio in Paris with Gainsbourg to record it. This music was used in Gerry Scottis quiz program 2 days ago. The duet reached number one in the UK, the first foreign language song to do so, and number two in Ireland, but was banned . "[5] It was released in February 1969. Moi non plus. French Lyrics Translations WordPress Theme by Darby. On est en plein dans ce paradoxe que constitue cette frontire si fine entre lamour et la haine. He replies me neither to show that he understands that shes just saying it as an expression of passion rather than as a heartfelt declaration of love. Et si lautre vous fait subir la mme chose, il souffre probablement du mme manque de confiance. Test your MusicIQ here! They said "We know just one piece of French music, a song called 'Je t'aime Moi Non Plus', which has a girl groaning in it." Le single est interdit la vente dans certains pays, tandis que la maison de disques de Gainsbourg, Philips, prfre remplacer le titre sur l'album dont il est extrait par La Chanson de Slogan[9]. . tes-vous certain(e) daimer votre partenaire? I dont think the organ was a reference to the church though as the Hammond Organ was a VERY popular sound at the time (the Doors,Booker T. and the MGs etc) just listen to Procul Harems A Whiter Shade of Pale which was a massive hit to hear the sound on this song. Thank you for the analysis. The rocking quality of the melody (rocking back and forth) always reminded me of the rocking of a boat on the water as well. Im glad that you enjoyed it. I like that song too. Log in. La Chanson de Slogan(1969) La Dcadanse(1971). more , Sheet Music Car la rgle veut que lon rponde une ngation par une autre ngation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gainsbourg filmed the movie Slogan in 1968 where he became infatuated with his co-star, the young English actress Jane Birkin. [5] Birkin had heard the Bardot version and thought it "so hot". And the waves coming and going against the naked island not only reflected the physicality of love but the coming and going of the emotion of giving in to love and then denying it over and over again as he surrenders to the desire to become more than lovers only to deny it again for a hundred reasons. March 14, 1970 issue of Billboard Magazine; page 61 (Retrieved 2016-10-05). Im glad that you enjoyed the translation! Sign Up For A FREE Trial French Lesson On Skype And Get Instant Access To My French Pronunciation Crash Course. 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. En utilisant ces derniers, vous acceptez l'utilisation des cookies. issue can mean a variety of things: result, outcome, etc. [5] The lyrics are written as a dialogue between two lovers during sex. "[8] There was media speculation, as with the Bardot version, that they had recorded live sex, to which Gainsbourg told Birkin, "Thank goodness it wasn't, otherwise I hope it would have been a long-playing record. Se faire pardonner par sa copine peut sembler compliqu mais suivre ses, Dans un couple, chaque partenaire doit conserver son jardin secret et son indpendance, cest le signe dune relation saine et quilibre. Its a mundane sentence (Im meeting you) but in the context of the song it takes on a very erotic meaning. Vous ne serez jamais panoui dans une histoire la je taime moi non plus. Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! Paroles Serge Gainsbourg
Le disque sort en 1969. Oh mon amour Mon mari accepte que jaie un amant : un tmoignage de C. Hypersensibilit et amour: pourquoi cest compliqu, Vous ntes pas faits pour tre ensemble : les 10 signes, Il nest pas le bon: 10 signes qui le prouvent, Jai tromp ma femme car elle ne me dsire plus, Jaime un autre homme en secret: tmoignage, Ma belle-mre me dteste : tmoignage de Christelle, Jai tromp mon mari car on ne fait plus lamour, Mon mari ne fait rien la maison : tmoignage de Sabine, Je le dteste autant que je laime pourquoi. Think you know music? This is further emphasized by the wave imagery. In 1976, Gainsbourg directed Birkin in an erotic film of the same name. Both things are natural, both have their own rhythm, and according to Serge Gainsbourg, both deserve to be celebrated! I think you did a great job. Je vais je vais et je viens I go, I go and come Entre tes reins Between your thighs Je vais et je viens I go and I come Entre tes reins Between your thighs Et je And I Me re- Me re- Tiens Myself Tu vas et tu viens You go and you come Entre mes reins Between your thighs Et je And I Te re-joins Join you Je taime je t'aime Je taime je t'aime Sylvie Simmons, Serge Gainsbourg: A Fistful of Gitanes, 2001[5], The eroticism was declared offensive. [22] By 1996, it sold 6 million copies worldwide. Kathi, I Never heard a French song! I appreciate your analysis and translation. Un beau jour, on se rveille et lon ne peut plus se passer de cet tre humain! Chris and his wife Tina were the rhythm section for Talking Heads when they formed The Tom Tom Club. Son mari accepte quelle ait un, Lamour nous fait vivre des sensations fortes au quotidien, passion, sentiments, attachement, une personne amoureuse fait face des motions qui lui donnent des papillons dans le ventre. En 1966, Serge Gainsbourg compose la musique de la scne de bal pour le film Les Curs verts ralis par Edouard Luntz[1]. Inexplicable, ce sentiment, Il nest jamais facile de parvenir dmasquer un pervers narcissique, surtout si ce dernier fait partie de votre entourage proche ! De faon plus pragmatique, pour rsoudre ce problme, si on prend le plus au sens de la de quantit, et bien cela veut dire alors moi je taime encore plus que ton je taime . The British reggae legend tells the story of his #1 hit "Close To You," talks about his groundbreaking Shabba Ranks collaboration "Housecall," and discusses his latest project with Robin Trower. This line seems to be referring to physical love for its own sake. In 1969, the Hollywood 101 Strings Orchestra released a 7-inch record single (on A/S Records label) with two versions: the A-side featured a fully instrumental recording while the B-side had sexually suggestive vocalizations done by Bebe Bardon. La premire version n'est pas publie la demande de l'industriel allemand Gunter Sachs qui tait mari, l'poque, avec Brigitte Bardot. Certains de nos partenaires peuvent traiter vos donnes dans le cadre de leurs intrts commerciaux lgitimes sans vous demander votre consentement. This article is about the song. [23], The song has been covered dozens of times, both serious and comedic. Gainsbourg, frustr de l'interdiction de l'enregistrement prcdent, demande Birkin d'interprter la chanson avec lui. So what does Serge mean when he sings comme la vague irrsolue? .) The simple lyrics simply cant be appreciated without listening to the track so please give the song a listen before you read the lyrics and translation below. Tu vas et tu viens. Je taime, je t'aime, oh oui je taime. Ou au contraire votre relation manque de rciprocitet de sincrit ? The pacing of certain lines, like Et je me re tiens reminds me of the in and out/rocking motion. Moi non plus. Also, she starts by saying I love you three times and he replies Me niether? 1 Mar. "Tu es la vague, moi l'le nue" ("You are the wave, me the naked island") Sur la couverture d'origine figurait la mention Interdit aux moins de 21ans. Et . Cerca per citt: Milano; Roma; Torino; Napoli; Bologna; Palermo . Je t'aime moi non plus is a duet song made famous by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. She agreed to go on a date with him. France Dimanche said the "groans, sighs, and Bardot's little cries of pleasure [give] the impression you're listening to two people making love". Looks like people are still discovering your analysis years later. What a lovely write-up and analysis thank you. This song stumped me a bit when I was translating it; I had to read some interviews with Serge to really get a handle on it. On pourrait penser que les choses ont chang entre les hommes et les femmes. Une nouvelle histoire d'amour commence. I cried at the memories of love felt and lost and of that which I let go. 2023. Now, lets looks at the lyrics, translation and vocabulary first, then Ill go into more detail about the fascinating history of this song, which was originally recorded with Serge Gainsbourg and his then-lover Brigitte Bardot. For the first time in my life, I write a love song and it's taken badly. Although it appears to be a song celebrating physical sex and sexual liberation, Gainsbourg called it an anti-f*** song. Je vais je vais et je viens. Knowing his life and so many lovers, this make sense 3. My thinking of this song Thanks to your analysis I now understand better why. He was frustrated with his inability to release Je taime moi non plus, saying The music is very pure. Je t'aime moi non plus ist ein Duett von Serge Gainsbourg aus dem Jahr 1967, aufgenommen mit Brigitte Bardot (1967) und . . Chaque couple se, Peut-on aimer deux personnes la fois? Cet article a suscit des ractions puisque 3 lecteurs ont laiss un commentaire. "[15] When Gainsbourg went to Jamaica to record with Sly and Robbie, they initially did not get on well. Bardot pleaded with Gainsbourg not to release it. After filming, he asked her to record the song with him. Even though Im much too young to have lived through the late 60s early 70s, I still found myself listening to this song on repeat while I did the translation. Le sujet du partage des tches mnagres au sein du couple est encore dactualit en 2022. En 1968, Serge Gainsbourg tourne avec Jane Birkin, une jeune actrice britannique, dans le film Slogan. The motion of there bodys in-sink La chanson doit notamment sa clbrit son refrain: Sur cette version linguistique de Wikipdia, les liens interlangues sont placs en haut droite du titre de larticle. je vais je vais et je viens entre tes reins et je me retiens tu va 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 ! The word " rein " translates to both kidney and lower back. Gainsbourg's extremely varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize. Comment pardonner une trahison amoureuse? Picasso is a genius, me too. Est-ce que vous vous sentez bien, compris(e) et valoris(e) par votre partenaire? Je vais et je viens entre tes reins et je me retiens (. [5] The first time Gainsbourg played it in public was in a Paris restaurant immediately after they recorded it. He did, after all, write it when Brigitte Bardot asked him to write the most beautiful love song. Gainsbourg described the music as being very pure, and indeed the organ sounds almost like a church organ. Some people consider the organ riff to be cheesy, but I personally wonder if it wasnt an intentional choice. Fayez, Hi Fayez my pleasure. Really Gainsbourg is just saying it this way because it rhymes entre tes reins is not a common French expression. Les cookies assurent le bon fonctionnement de nos services. .) Je t'aime, je t'aime Oh oui je t'aime Moi non plus Oh mon amour Tu es la vague, moi l'le nue. Tu es la vague, moi l'ile Nue Tu vas tu vas et tu Viens Entre mes reins Tu vas et tu viens Entre mes reins Et je Te re-Joins-Je t'aime je t'aime Oh oui et je t'aime! Copyright 2023 French Lyrics Translations. This is a song celebrating love-making. Bogart initially rejected the idea. alan.wilcox.it, Hi Alan Very interesting! Thanks for the enlightenment. 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