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 Ritournelle
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics
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I wanna spend my life with you
So we make love on the grass under the moon
No one can tell, damned if I do
Forever journeys on golden avenues
Drift in your eyes since I love you (oh)
I got that beat in my veins for only rule
The lyrics to Sébastien Tellier's song La ritournelle are both simple and complex at the same time. The first line, "Oh, nothing's gonna change my love for you," suggests that the singer's love is steadfast and unwavering, and no matter what happens, their feelings will remain the same. "I wanna spend my life with you" reinforces this idea, indicating that the singer is committed to their lover for the long haul.
The second line, "So we make love on the grass under the moon," is more complicated. On the one hand, it's a beautiful image of two people in love, enjoying each other's company in a romantic setting. On the other hand, the singer is doing something that might be seen as taboo or forbidden, hence the line "No one can tell, damned if I do." This could suggest that the singer is engaging in an illicit affair, or that they are breaking some kind of societal taboo by being with their lover.
The rest of the lyrics continue in a similar vein, with the singer expressing their love for their partner in various ways. "Forever journeys on golden avenues" suggests a dream-like quality to the relationship, while "Drift in your eyes since I love you" indicates that the singer is lost in their lover's gaze. "I got that beat in my veins for only rule" could be interpreted as a reference to the heart, which beats steadily and strongly to keep the body alive. Finally, "Love is to share, mine is for you" summarizes the singer's feelings in a simple, poetic way: they love their partner, and that love is all-encompassing and dedicated solely to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, nothing's gonna change my love for you
My love for you is unwavering and will never falter
I wanna spend my life with you
I desire to stay with you for the rest of my life
So we make love on the grass under the moon
Intimate moments we share with each other on the grass under the moonlight
No one can tell, damned if I do
Our love is private and no one can judge it, even if they try
Forever journeys on golden avenues
The eternity that lies ahead of us is filled with happiness
Drift in your eyes since I love you (oh)
The love I have for you is so strong that I lose myself when I look into your eyes
I got that beat in my veins for only rule
My heart only beats for you and you alone is my priority
Love is to share, mine is for you
Love is meant to be shared, and I choose to share mine with only you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sebastien Tellier
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 🙏🏻