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La Javanaise
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Recorded and lost many moons ago, found in the vault a few days ago... With Antonello (Musicleft) on bass, Petra on (french!) vocals, and me on vocals and other instruments. This is a french song written in 1968 by the late great Serge Gainsbourg. A bit of nostalgia, and a soft acoustic treatment... There is a so-so english translation. Much love to you all...
Released: 17-Feb-2025
Category: Folk
Application: GarageBand
File type: mp3
File size: 8.4 Mb
Plays: 24
Downloads: 3
Weekly plays: 24
Weekly downloads: 3
License: Derivative works allowed on iBandstand only; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
J'avoue j'en ai bavé pas vous
Mon amour
Avant d'avoir eu vent de vous
Mon amour
Ne vous déplaise
En dansant la Javanaise
Nous nous aimions
Le temps d'une Chanson

À votre avis qu'avons-nous vu
De l'amour?
De vous à moi vous m'avez eu 
Mon amour
Ne vous déplaise
En dansant la Javanaise
Nous nous aimions
Le temps d'une Chanson

Hélas avril en vain me voue
À l'amour
J'avais envie de voir en vous
Cet amour
Ne vous déplaise
En dansant la Javanaise
Nous nous aimions
Le temps d'une Chanson

La vie ne vaut d'être vécue
Sans amour
Mais c'est vous qui l'avez voulu
Mon amour
Ne vous déplaise
En dansant la Javanaise
Nous nous aimions
Le temps d'une Chanson

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(Translation)
I must admit I had a hard time, didn’t you
My love
Before the wind whispered your name
My love
Mind you
When we were dancing the Javanese
We were in love
As long as the song played

What do you think we know
About love?
From you to me you had me
My love
Mind you
When we were dancing the Javanese
We were in love
As long as the song played

Alas April in vain devotes me
To love
I wanted to see in you
This love
Mind you
When we were dancing the Javanese
We were in love
As long as the song played

Life is not worth living
Without love
But it's you who wanted it
My love
Mind you
When we were dancing the Javanese
We were in love
As long as the song played
Comments
artist
Love reviving those tunes from the vault. Nice job.
3 days ago
artist
I love listening to the french   singing or speaking. I love this awesome song also.!! :)
I am going to download it purely for my listening pleasure. Thanks guys...
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artist
i DON'T SPEAK FRENCH,  BUT I KNOW WHAT I LIKE.  I LIKE IT .....!
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artist
I’m a sucker for French nostalgia. This is magic.
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artist
Well done ..Bien joué .. Love the Vocals....
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artist
thanks Dyl and Petra, really sweet to hear this music again..
Doing something good together is always a privilege.
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2 days ago
artist
That tears it... I gotta get me a vault! Lol...
All kidding aside Dyl, this is special.
The french vocals add to the beauty and subtle sensuality of this song.
Well done bro! Kudos to Petra!
Made me want to waltz with my wife!
:-)
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artist
Superb rendition of this old french standard. I love the way Petra sings in French :-) She has almost the same voice as Vanessa Paradis.
artist
This is a really nice one.   It's a great collaboration and put together quite well.  Great job everyone.
1 day ago
artist
Well it cant get any better... reminds of my visits to paris in the early 2000s.  I really miss it.  Both your vocals are spectacular.  Non English music should be getting more love.
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artist
Sweet in French lady & gents
Well enjoyed 
1 day ago
artist
Beautiful interpretation of this wonderful song, with a unique female voice
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artist
Ah this song is delightful.  Beautiful and very well done.
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Beautiful song.
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admin
The music sounds light-hearted, but the lyrics make it bittersweet. Very good!
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13 hours ago
artist
Oh Dyl! This is so good.
I love your vocals and Petra's voice in this too makes this song one of favorites of yours.
Your work is something I aspire too! Well done to you all on a fabulous piece. Kudos, Kudos, Kudos!!!
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