He was born Lucien Ginzburg in Paris, France, the son of Jewish Russian parents who fled to France after the 1917 Bolshevik uprising. His childhood was profoundly affected by the occupation of France by Nazi Germany, during which he and his family, as Jews, were forced to wear the yellow star and eventually flee from Paris. He had a daughter, Charlotte Gainsbourg, with English singer and actress Jane Birkin; and a son, Lulu, with his last partner, Bambou (Caroline Von Paulus, who is related to Friedrich Paulus). Before he was 30 years old, Lucien Ginsburg was a disillusioned painter but earned his living as a piano player in bars. Daughter Charlotte would later become an actress and singer.
His early songs were influenced by Boris Vian and were largely in the vein of "old-fashioned" chanson. Very early, however, Gainsbourg began to move beyond this and experiment with a succession of different musical styles: jazz early on, English pop in the 60's, reggae in the 70's, even hip-hop in the 80's.
Success began to arrive when, in 1965, his song "Poupée de cire, poupée de son" was the Luxembourg entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. Performed by French teen singer France Gall, it won the grand prize. (The song was covered in English as "A Lonely Singing Doll" by British teen idol Twinkle.) He arranged other Gall songs and LPs that were characteristic of the late 1960s psychedelic styles, among them Gall's '1968' album. Another of Serge's songs "Boum Bada Boum" was entered in by Monaco in the 1967 contest, sung by Minouche Barelli; It came 5th.
In 1969, he released what would become his most famous song in the English-speaking world, "Je t'aime... moi non plus", which featured simulated sounds of female orgasm. The song appeared that year on an LP, "Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg". Originally recorded with Brigitte Bardot, it was released with future girlfriend Birkin when Bardot backed out. While Gainsbourg declared it the "ultimate love song," it was considered too "hot"; the song was censored in various countries, and in France, even the toned-down version was suppressed. Even the Vatican made a public statement citing the song as offensive. Its notoriety led it to reaching no. 1 in the UK singles chart. A long-standing rumor maintains that Gainsbourg and Birkin were actually having sex during the recording session (asked about it in an interview, Gainsbourg answered that if this was true, the song would have lasted longer than 4 minutes).
The seventies
His most influential work came near the start of the seventies with Histoire de Melody Nelson, released in 1971. This concept album, produced and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier, tells the story of a Lolita-esque affair, with Gainsbourg as the narrator and Jane Birkin as the eponymous English heroine. It features prominent string arrangements and even a massed choir at its tragic climax. At the time, sales were poor, but the album has proven influential with artists such as Air, David Holmes and Beck.
In 1975, he released the album Rock Around the Bunker, a rock album written entirely on the subject of the Nazis. Gainsbourg used black humour, as he and his family suffered during World War II. While a child in Paris, Gainsbourg himself had worn the Yellow badge as the mark of a Jew.
The next year saw the release of another major work, L'Homme à la Tête de Chou (Cabbage-Head Man), featuring the new character Marilou and sumptuous orchestral themes.
In Jamaica in 1978 he recorded "Aux Armes et cetera," a reggae version of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise", with Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar and Rita Marley. This song earned him death threats from right-wing veterans of the Algerian War of Independence who were opposed to certain lyrics. Shortly afterwards, Gainsbourg bought the original manuscript of La Marseillaise. He was able to reply to his critics that his version was, in fact, closer to the original as the manuscript clearly shows the words "Aux armes et cætera..." for the chorus.
The next year saw him in the new look of Gainsbarre, officially introduced in the song "Ecce Homo."
Final years
In the 1980's, approaching the end of his life, Gainsbourg became a regular figure on French TV. His appearances seemed devoted to his controversial sense of humour and provocation. He would frequently show up drunk and unshaven on stage. Perhaps his most famous incident came when, on Michel Drucker's live Saturday evening show with the American singer Whitney Houston, he exclaimed, "I want to fuck her."
During this period he released Love On The Beat and his last studio album, You're Under Arrest, (which saw him adapt his style to the hip-hop genre), as well as two live recordings. His third and last Eurovision Song Contest entry came in 1990 with the French entry "White and Black Blues", sung by Joëlle Ursull. It came second in a tie with Ireland. His songs became increasingly eccentric in this period, ranging from the anti-drug "Les Enfants de la Chance" to the duet with his daughter Charlotte called "Lemon Incest (Un zeste de citron)." The title of the latter demonstrates Gainsbourg's love of puns (another example is "Bowie, Beau oui comme Bowie").
Discography :
1958 : Du Chant À La Une !
1959 : Serge Gainsbourg N°2
1961 : L'étonnant Serge Gainsbourg
1962 : Serge Gainsbourg N° 4
1963 : Gainsbourg Confidentiel
1964 : Gainsbourg Percussions
1968 : Initials B.B.
1968 : Bonnie And Clyde ( with Brigitte Bardot )
1969 : Jane Birkin-Serge Gainsbourg
1971 : Histoire de Melody Nelson ( with Jane Birkin )
1973 : Vu de l'extérieur
1975 : Rock around the bunker
1976 : L'Homme à tête de chou
1979 : Aux armes et cætera
1981 : Mauvaises Nouvelles Des Étoiles
1984 : Love on the Beat
1987 : You're Under Arrest
Lemon Incest
Serge Gainsbourg Lyrics
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Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime tellement
Je t'aime plus que tout
Pa-pa-pa-pa
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Je t'aime t'aime tellement
Je t'aime plus que tout
Pa-pa-pa-pa
L'amour que nous n' f'rons jamais ensemble
Est le plus beau, le plus violent
Le plus pur, le plus enivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh mon bébé, mon âme
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime tellement
Je t'aime plus que tout
Pa-pa-pa-pa
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime tellement
Je t'aime plus que tout
Pa-pa-pa-pa
L'amour que nous ne ferons jamais ensemble
Est le plus rare, le plus troublant
Le plus pur, le plus énivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh mon bébé, mon âme
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime, t'aime
Je t'aime plus que tout
Pa-pa-pa-pa
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime tellement
Je t'aime plus que tout
Pa-pa-pa-pa
L'amour que nous ne ferons jamais ensemble
Est le plus rare le plus troublant
Le plus pur le plus énivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh mon bébé, mon âme
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime tellement
Je t'aime plus que tout
Pa-pa-pa-pa
The lyrics to "Lemon Incest" by Serge Gainsbourg and his daughter Charlotte are provocative, controversial and complex. The song appears to be about an incestuous love between a father and his daughter, with references to the titular "Lemon Incest" being a metaphor for the taboo nature of their relationship. The lyrics suggest that their love for each other is pure, passionate and all-consuming, despite society's prohibitions and the overwhelming sense of guilt that they both feel.
The repetition of "Je t'aime t'aime tellement / Je t'aime plus que tout / Pa-pa-pa-pa" conveys a sense of urgency and desire, with the "pa-pa-pa-pa" sounding almost like a heartbeat or a breathing pattern. The reference to the childlike innocence of the daughter, who is described as "naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou" (naive like a canvas from Nierdoi Sseaurou), combined with the father's possessiveness over her ("Ma chair et mon sang" - my flesh and blood) adds to the disturbingly complex nature of the song.
At the same time, the lyrics could be interpreted as a commentary on the taboo nature of desire and the ways in which society seeks to control and constrain it, often with harmful consequences. The song could also be seen as an expression of the intense emotional bond that can exist between family members, even when that bond crosses societal boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime tellement
I love you so much
Je t'aime plus que tout
I love you more than anything
Pa-pa-pa-pa
N/A
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Naive as a painting from Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Your kisses are so sweet
L'amour que nous n' f'rons jamais ensemble
The love that we will never make together
Est le plus beau, le plus violent
Is the most beautiful, the most violent
Le plus pur, le plus enivrant
The purest, the most intoxicating
Exquise esquisse
Exquisite sketch
Délicieuse enfant
Delicious child
Ma chair et mon sang
My flesh and my blood
Oh mon bébé, mon âme
Oh my baby, my soul
L'amour que nous ne ferons jamais ensemble
The love that we will never make together
Est le plus rare, le plus troublant
Is the rarest, the most disturbing
Le plus pur, le plus énivrant
The purest, the most intoxicating
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime, t'aime
I love you, love you
Je t'aime plus que tout
I love you more than anything
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Traditional (pd), Serge Gainsbourg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fiddleabout
Let's get it
Hop off a sixteen passenger
This a G5, no, this not a Challenger (Big one)
I keep some members with me and the freaks get coach seats
They some cannibals (Eaters)
They like to get geeked, drink a whole bottle, wake up and repeat (Damn)
She took a lil' (Shh), mixed it with the— (Chill out)
Now she said she seein' 3D (Wow)
I go in the jungle and I ain't got a coat, I bet I come out with a mink (I bet I)
Do this shit for the fam 'cause this shit bigger than me (Big)
Colored stones in my infinity link, and in the factory, masterpiece (Factory)
I call him twin 'cause that be my brother
We got the same Rollie, he matchin' me (Nah, for real)
@nicklib
lemon incest
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
(Lemon incest)
I love you love you, I love you more than anything
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Daddy daddy)
(Papa, papa)
Naive as a canvas of the nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Naïve comme une toile du nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Your kisses are so sweet
Tes baisers sont si doux
lemon incest
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
(Lemon incest)
I love you love you, I love you more than anything
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Daddy daddy)
(Papa, papa)
The love that we will never make together
L'amour que nous n'ferons jamais ensemble
And the most beautiful, the most violent
Et le plus beau, le plus violent
The purest, the most intoxicating
Le plus pur, le plus enivrant
Exquisite sketch
Exquise esquisse
delicious child
Délicieuse enfant
My flesh and my blood
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh my baby
Oh, mon bébé
My soul
Mon âme
lemon incest
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
(Lemon incest)
I love you love you, I love you more than anything
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Daddy daddy)
(Papa, papa)
Naive as a canvas of the nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Naïve comme une toile du nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Your kisses are so sweet
Tes baisers sont si doux
lemon incest
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
(Lemon incest)
I love you love you, I love you more than anything
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Daddy daddy)
(Papa, papa)
The love that we will never make together
L'amour que nous n'ferons jamais ensemble
And the rarest, the most troubling
Et le plus rare, le plus troublant
The purest, the most moving
Le plus pur, le plus émouvant
Exquisite sketch
Exquise esquisse
delicious child
Délicieuse enfant
My flesh and my blood
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh my baby
Oh, mon bébé
My soul
Mon âme
lemon incest
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
(Lemon incest)
I love you love you, I love you more than anything
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Daddy daddy)
(Papa, papa)
Naive as a canvas of the nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Naïve comme une toile du nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Your kisses are so sweet
Tes baisers sont si doux
lemon incest
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
(Lemon incest)
I love you love you, I love you more than anything
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Daddy daddy)
(Papa, papa)
The love that we will never make together
L'amour que nous n'ferons jamais ensemble
And the rarest, the most troubling
Et le plus rare, le plus troublant
The purest, the most intoxicating
Le plus pur, le plus enivrant
Exquisite sketch
Exquise esquisse
delicious child
Délicieuse enfant
My flesh and my blood
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh my baby
Oh, mon bébé
My soul
Mon âme
lemon incest
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
(Lemon incest)
I love you love you, I love you more than anything
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Daddy daddy)
(Papa, papa)
@anthonytischer8990
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Papa, papa)
Naïve comme une toile du nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Papa, papa)
L'amour que nous n'ferons jamais ensemble
Et le plus beau, le plus violent
Le plus pur, le plus enivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh, mon bébé
Mon âme
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Papa, papa)
Naïve comme une toile du nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Papa, papa)
L'amour que nous n'ferons jamais ensemble
Et le plus rare, le plus troublant
Le plus pur, le plus émouvant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh, mon bébé
Mon âme
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Papa, papa)
Naïve comme une toile du nier-Doua sseau-Rou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Papa, papa)
L'amour que nous n'ferons jamais ensemble
Et le plus rare, le plus troublant
Le plus pur, le plus enivrant
Exquise esquisse
Délicieuse enfant
Ma chair et mon sang
Oh, mon bébé
Mon âme
Inceste de citron
(Lemon incest)
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
(Papa, papa)
@projetnoon1108
@@johnshark999 Oh je ne nie pas que la connerie érigée en art , nous pollue la boite à rêver aujourd'hui.
Mais je pense qu'elle existait également hier. J'ai envie de dire dans une moindre mesure, mais je n'ai pas la moindre objectivité.
De plus, si le monde a changé, mon regard aussi ...
Mais je partage le constat quant au présent. Oui, bien trop souvent, il me semble que la (télé)réalité dépasse l'affliction.
Pour ce qui est du puritanisme réactionnaire et ô combien hypocrite, si cela vous intéresse, j'en ai même fait une chanson avec un petit jeu. 30 contrepéteries pas piquées des hannetons.
Plus sérieusement, moi qui tente de vivre de ma musique ( et de celle des autres quand je joue dans les restos), j'entends souvent ce " c'était mieux avant", mais je note que de manière assez récurrente, les personnes qui déplorent un temps où les artistes se donnaient la peine d'être exigeants avec eux-mêmes, ne sont pas ceux qui ont la plus grande ouverture d'esprit, ni la plus grande propension à sortir, aller découvrir, donner sa chance à un inconnu ...
Je vous prie d'excuser la longueur de mon propos, mais croyez bien que je me limite.
Pour conclure, une petite citation de Thibon qui rassure ma nostalgie :
"Vouloir être dans le vent, c'est l'ambition d'une feuille morte."
Vous voyez, finalement on ne diverge pas.
Et comme disait Desproges ...
@chikipath
Una Oda lírica al Incesto...no entiendo como a muchos les puede gustar este video y calificar de genio al creador.A mi punto de vista es algo asqueroso.
@dianavalentina5590
Sí te provoca esa asquerosidad el vídeo es por qué han echo un buen trabajo por eso es que les gusta
@catherinepelletier7821
C ' est suscité pour mieux le sublimer, pas d'acte......pourquoi nier .......et dénier.....
@andreaa3402
El incesto es un crimen en la mayoría países desarrollados
Pero seguramente en tu país de degenerados es normal
@dgaamor3260
Exacto, es asqueroso a pesar de que el tema sea muy bueno. Charlotte termino con problemas psicologicos debido Al histrionisme de su padre
@yardleyj9391
It's repugnant!
@florinivan6907
There's really no way to not be creepy in this song. But Serge makes it even creepier by looking exactly like you would expect such a 'dad' to look like. Its really hard to figure out if he's joking or not.😖
@lepetitchat123
What's also shocking that nobody, including Jane, did anything to stop it. Was the 80s really that liberal??? You can play with sexual euphemisms, but not with a child that cannot consent. I thought that was the bottom line anywhere, anytime.
@cynquadil148
And ppl are saying it's beautifull in the comments, it's so sickening
@MicahMicahel
he's grooming.