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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Lovers say that in France
When they thrill to romance
It means that it's so good
Oh, c'est si bon
So I say it to you
Like the French people do
Every word, every sigh
Every kiss, dear
Leads to only one thought
And it's this, dear!
Hmm, it's so good
Nothing else can replace
Just your slightest embrace
And if you only would
Be my own
For the rest of my days
I will whisper this phrase
My darling, c'est si bon, oui oui!
The song C'est Si Bon is a playful and flirtatious love song in which the singers, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, express their delight in love and romance. They begin by explaining that "c'est si bon" is a phrase that lovers in France use to describe the thrill of romance. They then use the phrase to declare their own love and appreciation for each other. They sing that every word, sigh, and kiss leads to one thought, that it's so good. The joys of love and the feelings of euphoria that come with it are the only things that can replace anything else in the world.
The chorus of the song, with its upbeat and catchy melody, captures the playful tone of the song perfectly. A highlight of the song is the back-and-forth between Fitzgerald and Armstrong, where they trade verses and interject with phrases in French. The chemistry between the two artists, and their ability to perform with such ease and charm, is what makes the song memorable and enjoyable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmm, c'est si bon
Hmm, it's so good
Lovers say that in France
French romantics say this
When they thrill to romance
When feelings of love and passion take over
It means that it's so good
They acknowledge the goodness of the moment
Oh, c'est si bon
Oh, it's so good
So I say it to you
I want you to know this too
Like the French people do
In the same way the French do
Because it's oh-so good, ba-ba-doo, doo day
Because it's extremely, extremely good
Every word, every sigh
Every single aspect
Every kiss, dear
Every physical manifestation of love
Leads to only one thought
Leads to one idea
And it's this, dear!
And it's this
Hmm, it's so good
Hmm, it's so good
Nothing else can replace
Nothing else could be quite like this
Just your slightest embrace
Just a slight hug from you
And if you only would
If only you could
Be my own
Be my significant other
For the rest of my days
For the rest of my life
I will whisper this phrase
I will constantly say this
My darling, c'est si bon, oui oui!
My love, this is so good, yes yes!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, BEUSCHER ARPEGE, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henri Betti, Andre Hornez
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