I'm The Boy

Serge Gainsbourg · 20th Anniversary Box Set [2011]

I'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility

I'm the boy le garçon qui a le don d'invisibilité

Ombre parmi les ombres

Des nocturnes torrides

Je me perds dans le nombre

Pour atteindre au sordide

I'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility

I'm the boy le garçon qui a le don d'invisibilité

Masque parmi les masques

Tragiques ou d'amertume

Le cuir noir et les casques

Scintillant sous la lune

I'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility

I'm the boy le garçon qui a le don d'invisibilité

Ã‚me parmi les âmes

Fébriles dans leurs angoisses

Lorsque brille une lame

Ou un regard salace

I'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility

I'm the boy le garçon qui a le don d'invisibilité

Homme parmi les hommes

Dans le noir ou l'ivoire

Recherchant les symptômes

D'orgasmes illusoires

I'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility

I'm the boy le garçon qui a le don d'invisibilité

Putain parmi les putes

J'enfonce dans la fange

Où s'étreignent les brutes

Et se saignent les anges

I'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility

I'm the boy le garçon qui a le don d'invisibilité.

I'm The Boy - Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg's 'I'm The Boy' stands as a quintessential example of his ability to blend pop sensibilities with biting social commentary. Recorded for the 20th Anniversary Box Set, this track exemplifies his signature style of juxtaposing catchy melodies with lyrics that often critique consumerism and modern relationships. Gainsbourg's unique voice and theatrical delivery transform a simple love song into a complex narrative about identity and performance. The recording captures the essence of his mid-to-late career work, where he frequently collaborated with musicians to create sounds that were both commercially viable and artistically subversive. This song remains a staple in discussions of French pop culture and the enduring legacy of Gainsbourg's provocative approach to songwriting.