En Melody
Serge Gainsbourg Lyrics


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Melody voulut revoir le ciel de Sunderland
Elle prit le 707 avion cargo de nuit
Et le pilote automatique aux commandes de l'appareil
Fit une erreur fatale à Melody




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Serge Gainsbourg's song 'En Melody', tells the tale of a young girl named Melody who sets out to see the skies of Sunderland once again. To do so, she boards a cargo plane, a 707 on a night flight. Unfortunately, the automatic pilot system malfunctions, leading to a tragic end for Melody. The story is poignant and tragic, as it represents Melody's longing to see something she held dear, only for that longing to lead to her eventual demise. The song uses vivid imagery and metaphor to paint a picture of the girl's journey and the tragic ending that awaits her.


Overall, the song can be interpreted to represent the danger of pursuing one's desires blindly, without taking safety precautions or heeding the warnings of what might lie ahead. It also represents the idea of persistence and longing for something, even when it seems impossible. Ultimately, it's a powerful and moving song that speaks to the human desire to achieve our dreams, no matter the cost.


Line by Line Meaning

Melody voulut revoir le ciel de Sunderland
Melody wanted to see the sky of Sunderland once again


Elle prit le 707 avion cargo de nuit
She took the 707 cargo plane at night


Et le pilote automatique aux commandes de l'appareil
And the autopilot was in control of the aircraft


Fit une erreur fatale à Melody
Made a fatal mistake for Melody




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Serge Gainsbourg, Jean-Claude Vannier

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2:08 my favorite part

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this song kinda reminds me to "aire de amor" from almendra

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De la brought me here but this has that sexy Hendrix vibe

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De La Soul bought me here

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