La recette de l'amour fou [English translation]

Into a boudoir bring a very tender heart

On the couch let it sit and relax

Pour a drop of port

And place yourself at the piano

Play Chopin

With disdain

Run through your chords

And if it drops off

Well then, throw it out

The second evening have that tender heart return

Let it simmer for a good three quarters of an hour awaiting you

And if it still hasn't left

Be sure that it is cooked

Without betraying yourself

Let it shiver

Make it wait some more

And if it drops off

Well then, throw it out

The following day you have but to be gentle

Dim all the lights and without waiting

Play the farce of great love

Say "never", say "always"

And devour 1

On the couch

But, after the throws of passion

Ah, if it drops off

Well then, kick it out

1. 'consommer' can translate as 'consume' or 'consummate' which works rather well!

• Artist:Serge Gainsbourg
• Album:Du chant à la une