La chanson de slogan
Serge Gainsbourg feat. Jane Birkin Lyrics


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Tu es faible, tu es fourbe, tu es fou
Tu es froid, tu es faux, tu t'en fous

Évelyne, je t'en pris
Évelyne, dis pas ça
Évelyne, tu m'as aimé, crois-moi

Tu es vil, tu es veule, tu es vain
Tu es vieux, tu es vide, tu n'es rien

Évelyne, tu es injuste
Évelyne, tu as tort
Évelyne, tu vois, tu m'aimes encore

Tu es faible, tu es fourbe, tu es fou
Tu es froid, tu es faux, tu t'en fous

Évelyne, tu es injuste




Évelyne, tu as tort
Évelyne, tu vois, tu m'aimes encore

Overall Meaning

In Serge Gainsbourg's song La Chanson De Slogan, the singer is pleading with a woman named Évelyne to reconsider her negative opinions of him. He lists various unflattering adjectives that she has used to describe him, ranging from weak and deceitful to cold and fake. Despite her harsh criticism, he insists that she once loved him and still does. The chorus repeats her name, emphasizing his desire for her attention and affection.


The song can be interpreted as a lover's plea for forgiveness and understanding, as the singer acknowledges his flaws but appeals to the history of their relationship. The repetition of her name throughout the song suggests that Évelyne is the central focus of the singer's emotions and that he is desperate to regain her favor. The lyrics are accompanied by a simple guitar riff and gentle percussion, creating a melancholy atmosphere that underscores the sincerity of the singer's words.


Overall, La Chanson De Slogan is a poignant portrayal of a man grappling with rejection and heartbreak, yet still holding onto hope for reconciliation. The song's lyrics are simple yet evocative, capturing the intense emotions of a fractured relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Tu es faible, tu es fourbe, tu es fou
You are weak, you are deceitful, you are crazy


Tu es froid, tu es faux, tu t'en fous
You are cold, you are fake, you don't care


Évelyne je t'en pris Évelyne dis pas ça
Evelyne please, Evelyne don't say that


Évelyne tu m'as aimé crois-moi
Evelyne, you loved me, believe me


Tu es vil, tu es veule, tu es vain
You are vile, you are cowardly, you are vain


Tu es vieux, tu es vide, tu n'es rien
You are old, you are empty, you are nothing


Évelyne tu es injuste Évelyne tu as tort
Evelyne you are unfair, Evelyne you are wrong


Évelyne tu vois tu m'aimes encore
Evelyne, you see, you still love me




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Serge Gainsbourg, Jean-Claude Vannier

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