Libertine
Kate Ryan
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Cendre de lune, petite bulle d'écume Poussée par le vent, je brûle et je m'enrhume Entre mes dunes reposent mes infortunes see'est nue, que j'apprends la vertu (Chorus) Je, je suis libertine Je suis une catin Je, je suis si fragile Qu'on me tienne la main Fendre la lune, baisers d'épine et de plume Bercée par un petit vent, je déambule La vie est triste comme un verre de grenadine Aimer see'est pleurer quand on s'incline (Chorus) Quand sur mon corps, tu t'endors Je m'évapore, bébé tu dors et moi j'attends l'aurore Quand de mes lèvres tu t'enlèves, un goût amer Me rappelle que je suis au ciel Cendre de lune, petite bulle d'écume Perdue dans le vent, je brûle et je m'enrhume Mon corps à peur, la peau mouillée, j'ai plus d'âme Papa, ils ont violé mon coeur (Chorus) (x2)
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Written by: Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat, Jean-Claude Dequeant
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"Mylène Farmer" a French singer-song writer and actress, was the original artist who released the song "Libertine" in 1986.
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Song OverviewAfter almost two decades later, "Kate Ryan", a Belgian singer, released a cover of "Libertine" in 2002.
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Chart Ranking - Mylène FarmerFarmer’s original version of "Libertine" was a major hit in France, reaching number 10 on the charts.
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Chart Ranking - Kate RyanRyan’s version of "Libertine" also reached number 10 in Belgium, where she is from, and climbed to number 26 in France.
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Music Video - Mylène FarmerThe music video for Farmer's original "Libertine" is known for being very explicit. It was one of the first music videos to include fully nude images.
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Music StyleAwash with synth-pop style music, "Libertine" helped promote the genre in the Euro-pop scene.
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Album Success"Libertine" was included in Farmer's debut album “Cendres de lune” which turned out to be a commercial success.
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AccoladesMylène Farmer’s original version of "Libertine" earned her a nomination for Best Music Video at the 1987 Victoires de la Musique awards, one of the highest honors in French music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Libertine" deal with themes of jealousy and lust, adding to the risqué nature of both the song and music video.
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Impact RedefinitionThe success of "Libertine" in both versions, helped redefine the standard of what was deemed acceptable in popular music in their own time.
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Significance for Kate RyanRyan’s cover of "Libertine" was part of her debut album “Different”, and it significantly contributed to her early success.
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NoteworthyRyan’s version gave the original song a modern twist while still keeping the essence of Farmer’s original hit.
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ControversyThe shocking nature of the music video of "Libertine" led to some controversy, however, this controversy is credited for increased public interest and popularity.
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