Notre Amour
Leo Ferre · Best Of [2006]
Les oiseaux pourront chanter, nous pourrons nous aimer
Je suis celui que tu attends, je suis celui qui t'aime tant
Depuis longtemps, oh, si longtemps
S'il t'arrivait de m'oublier, dache que moi, je n'oublierai jamais
Lorsque nos noms seront fanés sur les arbres malades de l'automne
Les oiseaux pourront partir, nous pourrons en mourir
J'étais celui que tu attends, j'étais celui qui t'aimais tant
Depuis longtemps, oh, si longtemps
Il t'arrivera de m'oublier, tu sais que moi, je n'oublierai jamais
Car mon amour est plus fort que l'amour
J'étais celui que tu attends, j'étais celui qui t'aimais tant
Depuis longtemps, oh, si longtemps
Il t'arrivera de m'oublier, tu sais que moi, je n'oublierai jamais
Car mon amour est plus fort que l'amour.
Notre Amour
Leo Ferré stands as a towering figure in French chanson, celebrated for his dramatic delivery and deep engagement with poetic texts. His rendition of "Notre Amour" exemplifies the emotional intensity that defined his career, blending classical influences with the raw expressiveness of mid-century French pop. Ferré often selected works that allowed for profound vocal exploration, and this recording captures his signature ability to convey complex romantic sentiments through nuanced phrasing. As part of a broader discography that includes collaborations with major poets and composers, the track remains a testament to his enduring legacy. Listeners encounter a performance that balances theatrical flair with intimate vulnerability, characteristic of Ferré's approach to interpreting love songs within the rich tradition of French music.