The track received much critical acclaim. On www.thebeatsurrender.co.uk, Kev writes: "Tellier has created one of the most beautiful, symphonic dance tracks you’ll ever hear in your lives". The song features drumming by Tony Allen. In October 2011, NME placed "La Ritournelle" at number 110 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".
In 2009, the track was used in Five US's 'scroller' ident, which features bird's eye views of New York at night. The song was also used in the eleventh episode of the third season of ABCs hit show Ugly Betty, in advertisements for Australian sports channel One HD, and in a L'Oreal-Commercial with Patrick Dempsey in Europe. It was also featured in CW's Gossip Girl and appears on the show's soundtrack. It was also used as a backing track for the credits in a "Come Dine With Me" episode and it features in the soundtrack of award-winning film Oslo, August 31st by Joachim Trier.
La Rirournelle
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics
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I wanna spend my life with you
And we make love on the grass under the moon
No one can tell, damned if I do
Forever journeys on golden avenues
I drift in your eyes since I love you
I got that beat in my veins for only rule
The lyrics of Sebastien Tellier's song La Ritournelle paint a picture of a deep and enduring love. The opening lines exclaim that "nothing's gonna change my love for you" and express a desire to spend a lifetime with the beloved. The desire to express love physically is palpable in "and we make love on the grass under the moon." The singer acknowledges the potential judgment and condemnation from others ("damned if I do"), but the passion and commitment of the lovers overpowers any societal constraints.
The later lyrics delve into the concept of a journey together through life ("forever journeys on golden avenues") and the transcendent nature of love ("I drift in your eyes since I love you"). There is a profound internalization of the beat of love within the singer's body, and the message conveyed is that love is meant to be shared with the beloved ("love is to share, mine is for you").
Overall, La Ritournelle is a beautiful and poetic expression of love that transcends boundaries and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh nothing's gonna change my love for you
My love for you is so strong that nothing can diminish it.
I wanna spend my life with you
I aspire to live my entire life with you.
And we make love on the grass under the moon
We make passionate love under the open sky, illuminated by the moon.
No one can tell, damned if I do
Nobody can dictate our actions, even if they tried.
Forever journeys on golden avenues
Our journey together will be seamless, beautiful and forever cherished.
I drift in your eyes since I love you
Since I love you deeply, I lose myself completely in your beautiful eyes.
I got that beat in my veins for only rule
The only rule that guides me is the rhythm of my heart that beats for you.
Love is to share, mine is for you
Love is a sharing experience, but mine belongs to only you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TELLIER, SEBASTIEN / TELLIER, SEBASTIEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edjojo679
C'est ce morceau qu'il faudrait mettre en fin de soirée de boite de nuit, lors d'un samedi soir.
Une dernière valse avec tes amis
Enlacé vers ta nouvelle amie
Annonçant le départ
Lors d'un dimanche matin pas si tard
C'est fou comme le temps file dans notre clepsydre, ce morceau que j'ai entendu enfant, vient juste de réussir à débloquer des sentiments, des images profondes au sein de mon âme. Regrets, bonheurs, enfance et tout le tumulte émotif. Le pouvoir de la musique te transcende sur un simple Pitch mélangé à divers notes. Ta ritournelle me retourne comme Hope de Bugge Wesseltoft. Je ne remercierai jamais assez mon père de m'avoir donné cette culture musicale à mes 7ans avec mon premier Mac et un iTunes de +3'000 morceaux.
La Ritournelle, c'est le morceau que j'ai envie de faire écouter au monde et surtout aux jeunes.Rappeler les sentiments de la vie..Et que la vie file aussi vite qu'un épisode de Netflix...
Santé et bonheur à vous tous qui me lisent <3
@pathos2853
it won't pass :/
the big bad germ will become another
and even those continuing in relentless discontent,
who could care no less for lockdowns or isolation
save when prompted by reason,
feel the cold settling in.
Waiting for it to pass, even ignoring it helps nought,
just turn the heating on, it's been off since the 70's
'cept for that one frisky time in the 90's
@RecordMakers
From "Politics", available in digital and CD: https://sebastientellier.bandcamp.com
Track available in vinyl on his soundtrack for "Narco" (same link)
@loui8593
Ich rufe r 8hiir43ww4uijfq
@armelleboyer2503
SUPERISSIMMME 😁💋💋😂😍!!..!
@jacovawernett3077
Je suis une canard
@assanatmahouchiza4462
V
@jacovawernett3077
@@assanatmahouchiza4462 ...nice, my son was born 11.5.98...Guy Fawkes day aka V
@callummatheson2379
My best friend of over a decade passed away suddenly 2 weeks ago. This was the song he always loved and had said if he ever died, should be his funeral song. I played it to him at the funeral home standing over him so he'd hear it one last time. I never appreciated this song as much as I do now.
@Antny.25
callum matheson
TIGHT HUGS!!
He’d appreciate that very much. Don’t be sad, celebrate him<3
@andigzik3229
This is damn sad man; and yet tragically beautiful. Every time you hear this incredibly soulful piece, you know your best friend will always be with you!
@Mspoor70
Bless you Callum, a beautiful thing to do for your friend 🙏🏻