The song was banned by broadcasters in Spain, Sweden, Brazil as well as Britain and was condemned across the world as immoral, not least by the Vatican. It was so saucy that original co-vocalist Brigitte Bardot refused to approve its release. Scandalous singer Serge Gainsbourg soon found a 'willing partner' in British Jane Birkin.
Le Chanson De Slogan
Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg Lyrics
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Tu es froid, tu es faux, tu t'en fous
Évelyne je t'en pris Évelyne dis pas ça
Évelyne tu m'as aimé crois-moi
Tu es vil, tu es veule, tu es vain
Tu es vieux, tu es vide, tu n'es rien
Évelyne tu es injuste Évelyne tu as tort
The song Le Chanson De Slogan by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg is a melancholic ballad about a woman named Évelyne who is rejecting the advances of her former lover. The lyrics describe the man as weak, deceitful, crazy, cold, false, and indifferent, while the woman refutes his accusations with pleas to not say such things and reassurance that she has loved him. The man continues to express his feelings for her, describing her as vile, weak-willed, vain, and empty. The woman insists that she is not being unfair or wrong, but the man insists that she still loves him.
The song captures the raw emotions of unrequited love, with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics. The melancholic tone is heightened by the use of repetitive guitar riffs, muted horns, and a minimalist beat. Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg's voices blend together perfectly, creating a haunting and memorable duet.
Overall, Le Chanson De Slogan is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and rejection, showcasing the unique creative talents of two musical legends.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu es faible, tu es fourbe, tu es fou
You lack strength, you are deceitful, and you act crazy
Tu es froid, tu es faux, tu t'en fous
You are cold, insincere, and you do not care
Évelyne je t'en pris Évelyne dis pas ça
Evelyne, please, do not say that
Évelyne tu m'as aimé crois-moi
Evelyne, you loved me, believe me
Tu es vil, tu es veule, tu es vain
You are despicable, cowardly, and you have a sense of self-importance
Tu es vieux, tu es vide, tu n'es rien
You are old, empty, and you are nothing
Évelyne tu es injuste Évelyne tu as tort
Evelyne, you are unfair, Evelyne, you are wrong
Évelyne tu vois tu m'aimes encore
Evelyne, you see, you still love me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sergge Gainsbourg, Jean-Claude Vannier
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@theomoreau7365
L'accompagnement instrumental ici ! MaaaAAh! 👌💋 🫶 Superbe ! Si riche en émotions !
@mariem3008
Au-delà de la chanson qui est juste magnifique, mon dieu qu ils étaient beaux !
@a.bboyer7050
Le + beau couple du monde ! On est orphelins mm si Jane est encore là ...
@theomoreau7365
@@a.bboyer7050Plus maintenant. La nouvelle vient de tomber.
RIP Jane. 😢
@MrLinoventura
ils ont eu de la chance de se rencontrer ces deux là !
@stellissimo1
J'adore cette chanson. Merci.
@jbpfrance
La photo est particulièrement belle.
@cybersonor8516
Superbes arrangements de Jean-Claude Vannier (B.O de Slogan, B.O de La Horse, Melody Nelson etc)
@christophemarneux3027
J'ai des frissons tellement c'est bon
@thomasdupont7186
moi aussi,clairemnt...