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Gainsbourg Percussions (1964) Gainsbourg's faves

Pauvre Lola

(For some reason this version with France Gall won’t embed, but it’s the more interesting video.)

Summary

While halfheartedly attempting to seduce a woman named Lola, Serge confuses ends and means, getting caught up with a demanding rhyme scheme demanding endless words ending -endre.

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B. O. F. L'Eau à la bouche (1960) Gainsbourg's faves

L’Eau à la bouche

Summary

Serge, courting a shy woman, anticipates the shock she will experience when she notices that his mouth is watering.

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Gainsbourg's faves Vilaine fille, mauvais garçon EP (1963)

La Javanaise

Summary

Serge tells his dance partner to stay in the moment and not stress too much about what will happen after the song ends.

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Gainsbourg's faves N°2 (1959)

La Nuit d’octobre

Summary

Innocent young Serge uses a poem by Alfred de Musset to tell off a more experienced woman who has corrupted his poor tender heart.