La Ritournelle
Sébastien Tellier
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Oh nothing's gonna change my love for you I wanna spend my life with you And we make love on the grass under the moon No one can tell, damned if I do Forever journeys on golden avenues I drift in your eyes since I love you I got that beat in my veins for only rule Love is to share, mine is for you
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Written by: SEBASTIEN TELLIER
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11 facts about this song
Performance & Composition"La Ritournelle" is a song performed and composed by French artist Sébastien Tellier. It is one of his most recognized and critically acclaimed songs.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 2004 on Record Makers, three years after Tellier’s debut album, "L’incroyable vérité".
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Genre"La Ritournelle" blends different music genres including pop, electronic, and indie.
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Song ComponentsThe song is most recognized for its unique melody, featuring repeated piano arpeggios underlaid with a steady beat and violin overlays.
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CollaborationsGreat drummer Tony Allen, who previously worked with Fela Kuti, provided his skills for the recording of the song.
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Song MeaningThe song title "La Ritournelle" translates to "the refrain" in English. A refrain in music is a line or lines that are repeated and the song does this melodically.
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Music VideoThe music video for "La Ritournelle" was directed by Ace Norton and features an unusual, almost surrealist narrative.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed by various artists, including Richie Hawtin and Mr. Dan, and featured in different TV shows and films like "The Age of Adaline".
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Critic OpinionOver the years, several critics have described "La Ritournelle" as beautiful and timeless. It has been frequently praised for its emotion-inducing qualities.
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Live PerformancesWhen performing "La Ritournelle" live, Tellier often extends the song, making each performance a unique experience for the audience.
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Album PlacementThe song is a track on Tellier's second studio album "Politics".
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