Ne Me Quitte Pas
Jacques Brel
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Ne me quitte pas Il faut oublier Tout peut s'oublier Qui s'enfuit déjà Oublier le temps Des malentendus et le temps perdu À savoir comment Oublier ces heures Qui tuaient parfois à coups de pourquoi Le cœur du bonheur Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Moi je t'offrirai Des perles de pluie Venues de pays où il ne pleut pas Je creuserai la terre jusqu'après ma mort Pour couvrir ton corps d'or et de lumière Je ferai un domaine Où l'amour sera roi, où l'amour sera loi Où tu seras reine Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Je t'inventerai Des mots insensés Que tu comprendras Je te parlerai De ces amants-la Qui ont vu deux fois leurs cœurs s'embraser Je te raconterai l'histoire de ce roi mort De n'avoir pas pu te rencontrer Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas On a vu souvent Rejaillir le feu D'un ancien volcan Qu'on croyait trop vieux Il est, paraît-il Des terres brûlées Donnant plus de blé Qu'un meilleur avril Et quand vient le soir Pour qu'un ciel flamboie Le rouge et le noir ne s'épousent-ils pas? Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Je ne vais plus pleurer Je ne vais plus parler Je me cacherai là À te regarder danser et sourire et À t'écouter chanter et puis rire Laisse-moi devenir l'ombre de ton ombre L'ombre de ta main L'ombre de ton chien Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas Ne me quitte pas
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Written by: Jacques Brel
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12 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Ne Me Quitte Pas" is a 1959 song by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel.
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Lyrics and CompositionAlthough the title translates directly to "Don't Leave Me," Brel clarified that it is not a love song, but rather a hymn to the cowardice of men and the cowardice of the songwriter himself.
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Notable Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by over 1000 artists worldwide in several different languages, including by Nina Simone, Marlene Dietrich, Celine Dion, and Sting.
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English AdaptationsRod McKuen translated the song to English, creating a version called "If You Go Away." Brel, however, was disappointed with the translation, saying that it lacked the raw emotion of the original.
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Record SalesBrel's recording of the song was a commercial success in Belgium.
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Legacy and InfluenceIn 1997, the French Ministry of Culture added the song to the national patrimony, a list of important cultural artifacts.
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Lyrics MeaningDespite Brel's insistence that the song isn't about love, many listeners interpret the lyrics as a desperate plea from a lover begging his partner not to leave.
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Award RecognitionsIn 1991, a version of "Ne Me Quitte Pas" by Julio Iglesias won the Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Song of the Year.
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Cinematic PresenceThe song has been used in multiple films, such as in "Le Huitième Jour" and "Il y a Longtemps que Je T'Aime."
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TriviaJacques Brel never recorded an English version of "Ne Me Quitte Pas," preferring to keep it in French. Yet, he did perform it in Dutch as "Laat me niet alleen."
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Influence on Popular CultureThe song has often been referenced in pop culture and media, proving its enduring influence and popularity.
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Live PerformancesJacques Brel performed "Ne Me Quitte Pas" numerous times throughout his career in concerts, TV shows, and special guest appearances.
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