Poupée de cire, poupée de son
France Gall
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Je suis une poupée de cire Une poupée de son Mon cœur est gravé dans mes chansons Poupée de cire Poupée de son Suis-je meilleure, suis-je pire Qu'une poupée de salon? Je vois la vie en rose bonbon Poupée de cire Poupée de son Mes disques sont un miroir Dans lequel chacun peut me voir Je suis partout à la fois Brisée en mille éclats de voix Autour de moi j'entends rire Les poupées de chiffon Celles qui dansent sur mes chansons Poupée de cire Poupée de son Elles se laissent séduire Pour un oui, pour un non L'amour n'est pas que dans les chansons Poupée de cire Poupée de son Mais un jour je vivrai mes chansons Poupée de cire Poupée de son Mais un jour je vivrai mes chansons Poupée de cire Poupée de son Seule parfois, je soupire Je me dis à quoi bon Chanter ainsi l'amour sans raison Sans rien connaître des garçons Je n'suis qu'une poupée de cire Qu'une poupée de son Sous le soleil de mes cheveux blonds Poupée de cire Poupée de son Sans craindre la chaleur des garçons Poupée de cire Poupée de son
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" is a French song performed by artist France Gall. It is considered one of the most iconic songs of its era.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe song was written and composed by French musical legend Serge Gainsbourg in 1965. The title of the song translates to "Wax Doll, Sound Doll."
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Eurovision Contest"Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" gained significant fame when it won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965. It was the first time Luxembourg, the country France Gall represented, won the contest.
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Trend Setting"Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" was considered innovative for its time as it broke away from the tradition of ballads usually associated with the Eurovision Song Contest and featured a more pop sound.
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Controversial LyricsDespite its catchy melody and upbeat tempo, the song’s lyrics contain themes of emptiness and lack of substance, contributing to its controversial nature.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major chart success. "Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" reached number one in the French charts and was top 10 in several other countries, including Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
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Multiple Language VersionsFrance Gall also recorded the song in German and Italian, further expanding its global appeal.
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Legacy and Cultural Impact"Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" set the bar for modern Eurovision entries, changing the contest from solely traditional ballads to more contemporary pop songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists and in various languages since its release, proving its lasting popularity and influence. Artists such as Japanese singer Sakura Gakuin and Swedish duo Roxette have released their own versions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" symbolically represented the song's lyrics, with France Gall depicted as a doll in a dollhouse.
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Influence on France Gall’s CareerWinning the Eurovision Song Contest with "Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son" paved France Gall’s way to international stardom. However, Gall later expressed discontent towards the song, claiming she was too young to understand Gainsbourg's provocative lyrics at the time.
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