Good-Bye Emmanuelle
Serge Gainsbourg Lyrics


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Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye
Emmanuelle aime les caresses buccales et manuelles
Emmanuelle aime les intellectuels et les manuels
Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye

Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye
Emmanuelle n'a pas appris à aimer dans les manuels
Emmanuelle a besoin de sa dose de "Je t'aime" annuelle
Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye

Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye
Emmanuelle aime les caresses buccales et manuelles




Emmanuelle aime les intellectuels et les manuels
Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye

Overall Meaning

The song Goodbye Emmanuelle by Serge Gainsbourg is about a woman named Emmanuelle who loves physical and intellectual intimacy but struggles with emotional intimacy. The repetition of her name in the chorus emphasizes her importance and highlights the theme of her persona throughout the song.


The lyrics describe Emmanuelle as someone who enjoys both oral and manual caresses, indicating her strong desire for physical intimacy. However, she also loves intellectuals and manuals, signifying her appreciation for intellectual stimulation. Although she enjoys these aspects, Emmanuelle has not learned to love from books, indicating her desire for true connection beyond physical pleasure.


Emmanuelle needs an annual dose of "I love you," suggesting her struggle with emotional intimacy and the need for reassurance of love from others. The repetition of her name and the phrase "Goodbye" in the chorus implies a sense of finality or a farewell, possibly indicating the end of a relationship or a desire to move on from a certain emotional state.


Overall, the lyrics of Goodbye Emmanuelle depict a complex and multifaceted woman who craves both physical and intellectual intimacy but struggles with emotional connections and intimacy.


Line by Line Meaning

Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye
The repetitive call of Emmanuelle's name as a farewell gesture.


Emmanuelle aime les caresses buccales et manuelles
Emmanuelle enjoys both oral and manual stimulation.


Emmanuelle aime les intellectuels et les manuels
Emmanuelle is attracted to both highly educated individuals and those who work with their hands.


Emmanuelle n'a pas appris à aimer dans les manuels
Emmanuelle did not learn how to love from books or manuals.


Emmanuelle a besoin de sa dose de "Je t'aime" annuelle
Emmanuelle requires an annual verbal affirmation of love.


Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye
The repeated goodbye, emphasizing the finality of the departure.


Emmanuelle aime les caresses buccales et manuelles
Emmanuelle enjoys both oral and manual stimulation.


Emmanuelle aime les intellectuels et les manuels
Emmanuelle is attracted to both highly educated individuals and those who work with their hands.


Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle, Good Bye
The repetitive call of Emmanuelle's name as a farewell gesture.




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Legsdance

Trop fort j adore, magnifique, trop de sensualité, trop de flow, trop de charme

Kool Tetsuo

Ca manque des gars comme ça..

Ирина Миронович

Самый лучший из лучших - это Гениальный Серж!

Ludovic Barbotin

Quand la musique se fait sensuelle et raffinée.

Chino

So 1970's cringe. I love it.

You're so vain ! by Winona Lopez

C'est vrai qu'il avait une voix sexy

Star Gate

" Emmanuelle n'a pas appris à aimer dans les manuels, Emmanuelle a besoin de sa dose de "Je t'aime" annuelle..".Poésie torride dont seul Gainsbourg a osé être le virtuose ...

Yoan Lima

J'ai toujours été très fan de Sylvia Kristel .

Eric Aleix

Comment ne pas se rappeler la sublime Sylvia Kristel en 1977

Pascal Heimbach

A faire écouter à notre cher président.

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