Je Te Donne
Jean-Jacques Goldman
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I can give you a voice, bred with rythms and soul The heart of a welsh boy who's lost his home Put it in harmony, let the words ring Carry your thoughts in the song we sing Je te donne mes notes, je te donne mes mots Quand ta voix les emporte a ton propre tempo Une épaule fragile et solide a la fois Ce que j'imagine et ce que je crois Je te donne toutes mes differences Tous ces défauts qui sont autant de chance On sera jamais des standards des gens bien comme il faut Je te donne ce que j'ai ce que je vaux I can give you the force of my ancestral pride The well to go on when I'm hurt deep inside Whatever the feeling, whatever the way It helps me to go on from day to day Je te donne nos doutes et notre indicible espoir Les questions que les routes ont laissées dans l'histoire Nos filles sont brunes et l'on parle un peu fort Et l'humour et l'amour sont nos trésors Je te donne toutes mes differences Je te donne, donne, donne ce que je suis I can give you my voice, bred with rythm and soul Je te donne mes notes, je te donne ma voix The songs that I love, and the stories I've told Ce que j'imagine et ce que je crois I can make you feel good even when I'm down Les raisons qui me portent et ce stupide espoir My force is a platform that you can climb on Une épaule fragile et forte a la fois Je te donne, je te donne tout ce que je vaux, ce que je suis, mes dons Mes défauts, mes plus belles chances, mes differences
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Written by: Jean-Jacques Goldman, Michael Jones
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11 facts about this song
Je Te Donnea. Jean-Jacques Goldman: Known as one of the most successful French singer-songwriters, Jean-Jacques Goldman originally released "Je Te Donne" in 1985.
b. Duo With Michael Jones: "Je te donne" was a bilingual pop song, performed as a duet with Welsh singer Michael Jones.
c. Huge Success: This song reached the top of the charts in France and stayed there for eight weeks. It was the best-selling single in France in 1986.
d. Combines French and English: The song includes lyrics in both French and English, with Goldman and Jones singing in their native languages.
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Worlds Apart's version of "Je Te Donnea. Covered Version: British boy band Worlds Apart covered "Je te donne" in 1996, over a decade after Goldman's original release.
b. Translation: Their version of "Je te donne" was primarily English, though some French lyrics were retained.
c. Chart Performance: Even though it did not surpass the success of the original song, the Worlds Apart version managed to chart in France, reaching number 13.
d. Part of a Compilation Album: The cover was included in the 1996 album "Everybody".
e. Kickstarted their Career in France: Worlds Apart's cover of "Je Te Donne" helped them establish their popularity in France, where they gained a significant following.
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Song Background"Je Te Donne" is a song written and performed by French singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman and English singer Michael Jones. It was released in 1985.
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Metric SuccessThe single became the first to remain number one for more than two months on the French Singles Chart, a record since the inception of this chart until 2011.
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Dual LanguagePart of the charm of "Je Te Donne" is its dual language lyrics. Jean-Jacques Goldman sings the French verses and choruses while Michael Jones takes the English parts.
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Iconic CollaborationJean-Jacques Goldman is one of the best-selling artists in the history of French music, and "Je Te Donne" was one of his successful collaborations with Jones.
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Cover by Worlds ApartIn 1996, the English boy band Worlds Apart covered "Je Te Donne". This version was quite successful in France, where it topped the charts for five weeks and remained in the top 50 for 30 weeks.
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Chart Performance of Cover VersionThe Worlds Apart version also reached number three on the Eurochart Hot 100.
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Continued PopularityDespite decades since its release, the song is still popular in France. It often appears on lists of the most popular French songs or the best songs of the 80s.
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Spirit of SharingThe song is known for its lyrics, which relay a message of sharing and giving without expecting anything in return. This sentiment contributed to its wide appeal.
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Altruistic ConnectionJean-Jacques Goldman is a co-founder of the charity Les Restos du Coeur, which provides assistance to the needy. The giving spirit reflected in "Je Te Donne" aligns with this service-oriented lifestyle.
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