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Cendres de lune is the debut album by the French singer/songwriter Mylène Farmer, released on 1 April 1986. The album was precedeed by the hit single "Libertine", and the album was rereleased in 1987 preceded by the song "Tristana". This album, which was Farmer's sole one written and composed by Laurent Boutonnat, achieved moderate success in France when compared with her later albums but it helped to launch her career.

Background

After the moderate success of the first four singles ("Maman a tort", "My Mum Is Wrong" [the English-language version of "Maman a tort"], "On est tous des imbéciles" and "Plus grandir"), Farmer decided to release her first album. At the time, she had signed a contract for two albums with the recording company Polydor, which reserved the right to break the contract at any time. Fortunately, in 1986, the success of "Libertine" brought Farmer her first big hit and allowed her to produce Cendres de lune.

The vinyl release of the album contained only nine tracks, including "Maman a tort", "Plus grandir" and its B-side "Chloé", plus six other songs. Polydor did not procure the copyright for "My Mum Is Wrong", "On est tous des imbéciles" and its B-side "L'Annonciation" from RCA, the label Farmer released those tracks on. However, in 1987, with the increasingly prominence of the Compact Disc, the album was reissued with a total of 12 titles: "Tristana", the 1987 hit written by Farmer, and two remixes ("Libertine" [remix special club], "Tristana" [remix club]) were added to the track listing.

The album was also released in Canada and Germany. The cover, in black and white, was produced by Laurent Boutonnat and shows Farmer in profile, apparently sad, putting on a hat.

Lyrics and music

The lyrics were written by Laurent Boutonnat who claimed to have had difficulty in composing them.^[1] However, "Plus grandir", "Tristana" and "Au Bout de la nuit" were written by Farmer herself (from "Tristana" onwards, she wrote all the lyrics of her songs), and "Maman a tort" by Jérôme Dahan. Generally, the lyrics deal with themes that would recur in Farmer's future albums, namely death, violence, suicide, sexuality, sadness and fear of aging.^[2] Therefore, the bases of the singer's universe were laid with this first album whose darkness contrasted greatly with the optimistic songs of the time.^[1]

Except for "Maman a tort" and "Libertine", the music was produced by Laurent Boutonnat who used mostly synthesizers and acoustic keyboards and was inspired by the new wave.^[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[3]

Cendres de lune was generally well received by critics. It was considered as an "excellent" album (Gaipied),^[4] a "success" (Podium),^[5] "a first album rather masterly" (La Provence),^[6] "in the area of the variety, one of the most beautiful things of the moment" (Les Gran).^[7] "Full of little marvels" (Charente),^[8] it contains "hits having an wholesome impertinence" (Télé Poche)^[9] and "provides a real insight of [Farmer]'s talent"; [the singer] carries us with her crystalline voice and strange texts, out of time and out of the standards" (Le Républicain).^[10] "The songs of Mylène fill the air with an atmosphere alternately naughty and sad but very engaging" (7 à Paris).^[11] "Mylène's voice is exquisite and her accomplices made her sing little ordinary things" (La Dépêche).^[12] "[Farmer] seduces with sensitive texts, almost surreal, tenderly erotic" (Le Télégramme).^[13]

Commercial performance

In France, Cendres de lune charted for the very first time in April 1989, after the success of the second album, Ainsi soit je.... It peaked at number 39 and has sold 367,500 copies to date.^[14]^[15]

Track listing

#	Title	Length	Writer(s)	Composer(s)	Comment, performances on tours and TV^[16]
1	"Libertine"	3:49	Laurent Boutonnat	Jean-Claude Déquéant	Main article: Libertine (song) It has been performed during the 1989, 1996, 2000 and 2009 tours and 25 times on television
2	"Au Bout de la nuit"	4:21	Mylène Farmer	Laurent Boutonnat	This ballad deals with suicide after a break-up. While the first two stanzas glorify the love, the two following refer to the split which leads to a heavy solitude. A sigh performed by a male voice punctuates the song. The song is the B-side of the vinyl for "Tristana". It nas never been performed on tour, but four times on television: Béart 87 (14 January 1987, Antenne 2), Ligne directe (2 April 1987, Antenne 2), C'est encore mieux l'après-midi (9 April 1987, Antenne 2) and Sida: le grand rendez-vous (4 June 1987, Antenne 2)
3	"Vieux Bouc"	5:38	Laurent Boutonnat	Laurent Boutonnat	The song is about a rite of witchcraft called the Sabbath, in which the goat symbolizes the Devil. Farmer addresses him and takes part in Satanic rites including baptism. A phrase of Jean-Paul Sartre's book Huis-clos ("L'enfer, c'est les autres") is cited in the lyrics. A choir of children, a goat's bleating and the singer's laughter are used in the background vocals. In the beginning of the song Mylène imitates a question-and-response from the Sabbath, in English: "Do you love the devil, my dear?/Oh, yes, I love him!". It was recorded in style suggesting usage of an effect known as backmasking, as well as being recorded and played back normally. It has never been performed on tour nor on television; however, on Mylène's performance of "Chloé" on Azimuts, the final seconds of the song were heard just before she sang "Chloé".
4	"Tristana" ¹	4:35	Mylène Farmer	Laurent Boutonnat	Main article: Tristana (song) It has been performed during the 1989 tour and 26 times on television.
5	"Chloé"	2:35	Laurent Boutonnat	Laurent Boutonnat	This rhyme, inspired by William Shakespeare's Hamlet, deals with the death of Chloé, the fictitious younger sister of the singer. Farmer sings in a high tone with a little girl's voice and a choir of children accompanies her on the second refrain. The song is the B-side of the vinyl for "Plus grandir". It has never been performed on tour, but three times on television: Aujourd'hui la vie (16 September 1989, Antenne 2), Azimuts (24 September 1986, FR3 Lorraine) and Mon Zénith à moi (September 1989, Canal+) In 2012 the song was partially redone on the album Monkey Me as "Nuit d'hiver".
6	"Maman a tort"	4:04	Jérôme Dahan	Laurent Boutonnat & Jérôme Dahan	Main article: Maman a tort It has been performed during the 1989, 2000 and 2013 tours and 24 times on television.
7	"We'll Never Die"	4:15	Laurent Boutonnat	Laurent Boutonnat	This song (with lyrics in French language) may be understood as tackling the theme of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. It evokes a child who makes war for his homeland, which is futile because his death is inevitable. A musical bridge is sung in English by Carole Fredericks. In 1986, this song was released as a single in Canada. It has never been performed on tour nor on television.
8	"Greta"	4:48	Laurent Boutonnat	Laurent Boutonnat	This song is a tribute to Greta Garbo, called "Divine" in the lyrics. Several allusions to the actress' life - the death of her parents, her distance from her fans - are mentioned in the couplets and slogans accompanying the release of some of her films are used in the refrain. Original statements by Garbo from several films are sampled at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the song. The song is the B-side of the vinyl for "Libertine". It has never been performed on tour, but one time on television: C'est encore mieux l'après-midi (22 January 1987, Antenne 2)
9	"Plus grandir"	4:04	Mylène Farmer	Laurent Boutonnat	Main article: Plus grandir It has been performed during the 1989 tour and seven times on television.
10	"Libertine" (remix special club) ¹	5:53	Laurent Boutonnat	Jean-Claude Déquéant	Main article: Libertine (song)
11	"Tristana" (remix club) ¹	7:10	Mylène Farmer	Laurent Boutonnat	Main article: Tristana (song)
12	"Cendres de lune"	1:47	—	Laurent Boutonnat	This instrumental song, in which Farmer hums the melody, is used in the opening and closing credits of the music video for "Plus grandir". It has never been performed on tour nor on television.

Note

¹ Only on the second edition of the album

Personnel

Text:
- "Au Bout de la nuit", "Tristana", "Plus grandir": Mylène Farmer
- "Libertine", "Vieux Bouc", "Chloé", "We'll Never Die", "Greta": Laurent Boutonnat
- "Maman a tort": Jérôme Dahan
Music: Laurent Boutonnat
- Except "Libertine": Jean-Claude Déquéant; "Maman a tort": Jérôme Dahan & Laurent Boutonnat
Sound: Jean-Claude Déquéant
Mixed by Jean-Claude Déquéant
- Except "Tristana": Thierry Rogen
Assistant: Philippe Laffont, Laurent Lazahie
Synthesizers and acoustic keyboards: Laurent Boutonnat
Guitars: Slim Pezin
Saxophone: Alain Matot
Drums: Gilles Chamard

Background vocals: Carole Frédéricks, Estella Samantha Radji, Anne-Marie Constant, Yvonne Jones, Les Moines Fous du Tibet
Mastering and engraving: André Perriat
Editions: Bertrand Le Page, Polygram Music
- Except: "Maman a tort": Bertrand Le Page Cesanie; "Greta": Bertrand Le Page, Movie Box Music
Photo on the first side and in the booklet: Laurent Boutonnat, Christophe Mourthe
Photo on the back: Éric Caro
Management: Bertrand Le Page
Recorded at "Le Matin calme" studio
Mixed at studio of the Palais des Congrès
Produced by Laurent Boutonnat

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
French Albums (SNEP)^[14]	39

Year-end charts

Chart (1989)	Position
French Albums (SNEP)^[17]	98

Releases

Date	Label	Country	Format	Catalog
April 1986	Polydor	France	CD	831732-2
			LP	829127-1
			Cassette	831732-4
	Polydor	Canada	LP	TFX8720
	Polydor	Canada	Cassette	TFX8720
	Polydor	Germany	LP	829127-2
April 1987	Polydor	France	CD	831732-2
			LP	831732-1
			Cassette	831732-4
1995	Polygram	France	CD	831732-2
1998	Polygram France	France	CD	831732-2
2005	Polydor	France	Digital	—
2006	Universal	France	CD - Digipack	982826-3
2013	Universal	France	LP - Picture Disc (limited edition 2000 copy)	374725-7

Formats

12" (first version)¹
12" (second version)
CD (first edition)¹
CD (second edition)
Cassette (first edition)¹
Cassette (second edition)
CD - Digipack (released in 2005)

¹ 9 songs, without "Tristana" and the two remixes

References

^ ^a ^b ^c L'Intégrale Mylene Farmer, Erwan Chuberre, 2007, City Ed., p. 71-72 (ISBN 978-2-35288-108-7)
^ Le Dictionnaire des Chansons de Mylène Farmer, Benoît Cachin, 2006, Tournon Ed., p. 67-68
^ AllMusic review
^ Gaipied, 1 August 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ Podium, 1986, "Mylène Farmer - Bonjour l'humour noir", Robert De Laroche Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ La Provence, 1 August 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ Les Gran, 1987, "Mylène Farmer, un je-ne-sais-quoi en plus" Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ Charente, 14 October 1986, "Embrasons-nous", Jean-Louis Mathieu Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ Télé Poche, 2 June 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ Le Républicain, 14 September 1986, "Une chanteuse "libertine"", Christine Hiquet Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ 7 à Paris, 23 April 1986, "Passionnément" Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ La Dépêche, 29 June 1986, "Libertine, la petite Mylène qui monte..." Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ Le Télégramme, 16 April 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)
^ ^a ^b "Les "Charts Runs" de chaque Album Classé" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^ "Les Meilleures Ventes de CD / Albums "Tout Temps"" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^ Le Dictionnaire des Chansons de Mylène Farmer, Benoît Cachin, 2006, Tournon Ed., p. 45,68,74,75,113,114,263-266
^ "Les Albums (CD) de 1989 par InfoDisc" (in French). InfoDisc. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[L'intégrale-1] L'Intégrale Mylene Farmer, Erwan Chuberre, 2007, City Ed., p. 71-72 (ISBN 978-2-35288-108-7)

[Le_Dictionnaire_des_Chansons_de_Mylène_Farmer,_Benoît_Cachin,_2006,_Tournon_Ed.,_p._67-68-2] Le Dictionnaire des Chansons de Mylène Farmer, Benoît Cachin, 2006, Tournon Ed., p. 67-68

[3] AllMusic review

[4] Gaipied, 1 August 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[5] Podium, 1986, "Mylène Farmer - Bonjour l'humour noir", Robert De Laroche Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[6] La Provence, 1 August 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[7] Les Gran, 1987, "Mylène Farmer, un je-ne-sais-quoi en plus" Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[8] Charente, 14 October 1986, "Embrasons-nous", Jean-Louis Mathieu Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[9] Télé Poche, 2 June 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[10] Le Républicain, 14 September 1986, "Une chanteuse "libertine"", Christine Hiquet Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[11] 7 à Paris, 23 April 1986, "Passionnément" Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[12] La Dépêche, 29 June 1986, "Libertine, la petite Mylène qui monte..." Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[13] Le Télégramme, 16 April 1986 Devant-soi.com^{[permanent dead link‍]} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)

[peak-14] "Les "Charts Runs" de chaque Album Classé" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 15 June 2016.

[15] "Les Meilleures Ventes de CD / Albums "Tout Temps"" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 15 June 2016.

[Le_Dictionnaire_des_Chansons_de_Mylène_Farmer,_Benoît_Cachin,_2006,_Tournon_Ed.,_p._45,68,74,75,113,114,263-266-16] Le Dictionnaire des Chansons de Mylène Farmer, Benoît Cachin, 2006, Tournon Ed., p. 45,68,74,75,113,114,263-266

[17] "Les Albums (CD) de 1989 par InfoDisc" (in French). InfoDisc. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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-''Cendres de lune'' was generally well received by critics. It was considered as an "excellent" album (''Gaipied''),<ref>''Gaipied'', August 1, 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/GAIPIED_010886.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> a "success" (''Podium''),<ref>''Podium'', 1986, "Mylène Farmer - Bonjour l'humour noir", Robert De Laroche [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/podium_86.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> "a first album rather masterly" (''La Provence''),<ref>''La Provence'', August 1, 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/la_provence_010886.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> "in the area of the variety, one of the most beautiful things of the moment" (''Les Gran'').<ref>''Les Gran'', 1987, "Mylène Farmer, un je-ne-sais-quoi en plus" [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/LES_GRAN_86.JPG Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> "Full of little marvels" (''Charente''),<ref>''Charente'', October 14, 1986, "Embrasons-nous", Jean-Louis Mathieu [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/CHARENTE_141086.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> it contains "hits having an wholesome impertinence" (''Télé Poche'')<ref>''Télé Poche'', June 2, 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/TELE_POCHE_020686.JPG Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> and "provides a real insight of [Farmer]'s talent"; [the singer] carries us with her crystalline voice and strange texts, out of time and out of the standards" (''Le Républicain'').<ref>''Le Républicain'', September 14, 1986, "Une chanteuse "libertine"", Christine Hiquet [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/le_republicain_140986.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> "The songs of Mylène fill the air with an atmosphere alternately naughty and sad but very engaging" (''7 à Paris'').<ref>''7 à Paris'', April 23, 1986, "Passionnément" [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/7_A_PARIS_230486.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> "Mylène's voice is exquisite and her accomplices made her sing little ordinary things" (''La Dépêche'').<ref>''La Dépêche'', June 29, 1986, "Libertine, la petite Mylène qui monte..." [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/LA_DEPECHE_290686.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref> "[Farmer] seduces with sensitive texts, almost surreal, tenderly erotic" (''Le Télégramme'').<ref>''Le Télégramme'', April 16, 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/le_telegramme_160486.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved March 25, 2008)</ref>
+''Cendres de lune'' was generally well received by critics. It was considered as an "excellent" album (''Gaipied''),<ref>''Gaipied'', 1 August 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/GAIPIED_010886.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> a "success" (''Podium''),<ref>''Podium'', 1986, "Mylène Farmer - Bonjour l'humour noir", Robert De Laroche [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/podium_86.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> "a first album rather masterly" (''La Provence''),<ref>''La Provence'', 1 August 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/la_provence_010886.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> "in the area of the variety, one of the most beautiful things of the moment" (''Les Gran'').<ref>''Les Gran'', 1987, "Mylène Farmer, un je-ne-sais-quoi en plus" [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/LES_GRAN_86.JPG Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> "Full of little marvels" (''Charente''),<ref>''Charente'', 14 October 1986, "Embrasons-nous", Jean-Louis Mathieu [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/CHARENTE_141086.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> it contains "hits having an wholesome impertinence" (''Télé Poche'')<ref>''Télé Poche'', 2 June 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/TELE_POCHE_020686.JPG Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> and "provides a real insight of [Farmer]'s talent"; [the singer] carries us with her crystalline voice and strange texts, out of time and out of the standards" (''Le Républicain'').<ref>''Le Républicain'', 14 September 1986, "Une chanteuse "libertine"", Christine Hiquet [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/le_republicain_140986.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> "The songs of Mylène fill the air with an atmosphere alternately naughty and sad but very engaging" (''7 à Paris'').<ref>''7 à Paris'', 23 April 1986, "Passionnément" [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/7_A_PARIS_230486.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> "Mylène's voice is exquisite and her accomplices made her sing little ordinary things" (''La Dépêche'').<ref>''La Dépêche'', 29 June 1986, "Libertine, la petite Mylène qui monte..." [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/LA_DEPECHE_290686.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref> "[Farmer] seduces with sensitive texts, almost surreal, tenderly erotic" (''Le Télégramme'').<ref>''Le Télégramme'', 16 April 1986 [http://www.devant-soi.com/Monde-de-Myl%E8ne/presse/articles-presse/1986/le_telegramme_160486.jpg Devant-soi.com]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 25 March 2008)</ref>
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 * This [[Nursery rhyme|rhyme]], inspired by [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''[[Hamlet]]'', deals with the death of Chloé, the fictitious younger sister of the singer. Farmer sings in a high tone with a little girl's voice and a choir of children accompanies her on the second refrain. The song is the B-side of the vinyl for "Plus grandir".
-* It has never been performed on tour, but three times on television: ''Aujourd'hui la vie'' (September 16, 1989, [[Antenne 2]]), ''Azimuts'' (September 24 1986, [[France 3|FR3 Lorraine]]) and ''Mon Zénith à moi'' (September 1989, [[Canal+]])
+* It has never been performed on tour, but three times on television: ''Aujourd'hui la vie'' (16 September 1989, [[Antenne 2]]), ''Azimuts'' (24 September 1986, [[France 3|FR3 Lorraine]]) and ''Mon Zénith à moi'' (September 1989, [[Canal+]])
 * In 2012 the song was partially redone on the album [[Monkey Me]] as "Nuit d'hiver".
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v t e Mylène Farmer
Discography Songs
Studio albums	Cendres de lune Ainsi soit je... L'autre... Anamorphosée Innamoramento Avant que l'ombre... Point de suture Bleu noir Monkey Me Interstellaires Désobéissance L'Emprise
Compilation albums	Les Mots 2001.2011 Histoires de Plus grandir
Remix albums	Dance Remixes Remixes Remix XL
Video releases	Les Clips Les Clips Vol. II Les Clips Vol. III L'autre Music Videos I Music Videos II Music Videos III Music Videos II & III Music Videos IV
Live releases	En concert Live à Bercy Mylenium Tour Avant que l'ombre... à Bercy N°5 on Tour Timeless 2013 Live 2019 Nevermore
Concerts and tours	Mylène Farmer en concert Live à Bercy Mylenium Tour Avant que l'ombre... à Bercy Mylène Farmer en tournée Timeless Mylène Farmer 2019 Nevermore 2023/2024
Singles	"Maman a tort" "On est tous des imbéciles" "Plus grandir" "Libertine" "Tristana" "Sans contrefaçon" "Ainsi soit je..." "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces "Sans logique" "À quoi je sers..." "Allan" (live) "Désenchantée" "Regrets" "Je t'aime mélancolie" "Beyond My Control" "Que mon cœur lâche" "XXL" "L'Instant X" "California" "Comme j'ai mal" "Rêver" "La Poupée qui fait non" (live) "L'Âme-stram-gram" "Je te rends ton amour" "Souviens-toi du jour" "Optimistique-moi" "Innamoramento" "Dessine-moi un mouton" (live) "L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est..." "Les Mots" "C'est une belle journée" "Pardonne-moi" "Fuck Them All" "Q.I" "Redonne-moi" "L'amour n'est rien..." "Peut-être toi" "Slipping Away (Crier la vie)" "Avant que l'ombre..." (live) "Déshabillez-moi" (live) "Dégénération" "Appelle mon numéro" "Si j'avais au moins..." "C'est dans l'air" "Sextonik" "Oui mais... non" "Bleu Noir" "Lonely Lisa" "Du temps" "À l'ombre" "Je te dis tout" "Monkey Me" "Stolen Car" "Rolling Stone" "N'oublie pas" "Désobéissance" "L'âme dans l'eau" "À tout jamais" "Rayon vert" "L'Emprise"
Other songs	"Never Tear Us Apart" "Sois moi – Be Me"
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