Draft:Toi mon amour


"Toi mon amour"
Single by Marc Lavoine
from the album L'Heure d'été
LanguageFrench
Released27 July 2006
Recorded2004-2005
Studio
  • Abbey Road Studios (London)
  • Studio Gang (Paris)
  • Studio Guillaume Tell (Suresnes)
  • Studio Méga D (Suresnes)
Genre
Length3:38
Label
Lyricist(s)
  • Marc Lavoine
  • Christophe Casanave
Producer(s)
  • Marc Lavoine
  • Jean-François Berger
  • François Delabrière
Marc Lavoine singles chronology
"Je me sens si seul"
(2005)
"Toi mon amour"
(2006)

"Toi mon amour" (English: You, My Love) is a song by French singer Marc Lavoine, released on 27 July 2006 as part of his ninth studio album, L'Heure d'été (2005), through Universal Music Group and Mercury Records France. The track was written by Marc Lavoine and Christophe Casanave, with production handled by Jean-Francois Berger, François Delabrière, and Lavoine himself. The song explores themes of romantic devotion and emotional intimacy. Its lyrics depict a deep, personal connection between lovers, emphasizing vulnerability, affection, and the enduring presence of love.

Upon release, "Toi mon amour" achieved moderate commercial success across several European markets. In France, the single peaked at No. 8 on the French Singles Chart (SNEP), making it one of Marc Lavoine's more successful chart entries. The song maintained a consistent presence on the chart for several weeks, reflecting steady airplay and sales. In Belgium (Wallonia), it reached No. 10 on the Ultratop 50 Singles chart and was included in the year-end chart for 2006 at position No. 73, indicating sustained popularity in the region. In Switzerland, the track peaked at No. 43 on the Schweizer Hitparade and spent a total of 10 weeks on the chart, demonstrating a moderate reception among the Swiss audience. Despite its success in Francophone countries, the single did not chart in other major European markets.

The music video for "Toi mon amour" complements the song's romantic and introspective themes through a stylized visual narrative centered on intimacy and emotional connection. It features Lavoine alongside a female lead, portrayed in a series of close, atmospheric scenes that alternate between shadowed interiors and softly lit environments. The video emphasizes subtle gestures and quiet moments between the characters, reinforcing the song's exploration of love, desire, and vulnerability. The cinematography employs warm tones and gentle lighting to create an intimate and contemplative mood, aligning with the lyrical tone. Lavoine's understated performance contributes to the overall emotional resonance, making the video a visual extension of the song's delicate and heartfelt message.


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