Lemon Incest

Serge Gainsbourg, Charlotte Gainsbourg

About Lemon Incest

"Lemon Incest" is a song written, composed and performed by Serge Gainsbourg in duet with his daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg. Recorded in 1984, the song was released as a single from Gainsbourg's album Love on the Beat in 1985. It is also available on Charlotte's 1986 album Charlotte for Ever. It was controversial because of its theme, but nevertheless successful, reaching number 2 on the French charts.


Year:
2006
5:14
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Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa
L'amour que nous n' f'rons jamais ensemble
Est le plus beau le 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
Papapappa
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa

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
Papapappa 
Naïve comme une toile du Nierdoi Sseaurou
Tes baisers sont si doux
Inceste de citron
Lemon incest
Je t'aime t'aime, je t'aime plus que tout
Papapappa

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
Papapappa

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Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg (French pronunciation: ​[sɛʁʒ ɡɛ̃sbuʁ]; 2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991) was a French singer, songwriter, poet, composer, artist, actor and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French popular music, he was renowned for his often provocative and scandalous releases, as well as his diverse artistic output, which embodied genres ranging from jazz, chanson, pop and yé-yé, to reggae, funk, rock, electronic and disco music. Gainsbourg's extremely varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize. His legacy has been firmly established, and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians. more »

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10 facts about this song

Controversy
"Lemon Incest" stirred a great deal of controversy when it was released. The father-daughter duet about an ambiguous, seemingly forbidden love led to accusations of obscenity and promotion of incest.
Performing Artists
Charlotte Gainsbourg is the daughter of the song's co-singer Serge Gainsbourg and the renowned British actress Jane Birkin. This was one of her early experiences with public performance.
Lyrics and Musical Contents
The song has a playful yet transgressive undertone. It's lyrics suggest a flirtation between an adult and a child. This ambiguity fueled the controversy around the song.
Released Year
Released in 1984, "Lemon Incest" was ahead of its time in terms of addressing taboo issues.
Authorship
The song was composed and written by Serge Gainsbourg, who was known for his provocative and often scandalous work.
Music Video
The music video for "Lemon Incest" added to the controversy, featuring a then 12-year-old Charlotte Gainsbourg and her father on a bed. The styling made it almost impossible to ignore the song's provocative undertones.
Commercial Success
Despite, or possibly because of, the controversy, "Lemon Incest" was a commercial hit. It peaked at number 2 on the French Singles Chart, solidifying Serge Gainsbourg's reputation as a musical provocateur.
Influence
The song marked an important step in the musical career of Charlotte Gainsbourg. After "Lemon Incest", she went on to have a successful career as an actress and singer.
Other Controversial Works
This wasn't Serge Gainsbourg's first controversial song. His earlier song "Je t'aime... moi non plus", which he performed with Jane Birkin, was also met with considerable controversy due to its explicit sexual content.
Impact on Personal Life
The controversy surrounding "Lemon Incest" had a significant impact on both Charlotte Gainsbourg's and Serge Gainsbourg's personal lives and careers, with many public discussions of public morality and the role of artists in society. Despite this, both had successful careers in the years following the song's release.

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