Je te veux

Je te veux ("I Want You") is a song composed by Erik Satie to a text by Henry Pacory. A sentimental waltz with erotic lyrics, it was written for Paulette Darty, whose accompanist Satie had been for a period of time. The text consists of two verses and a repeated chorus.

The song was registered with SACEM on 20 November 1902, but Roland-Manuel argued it had actually been composed in 1897. Satie composed various versions of the "Je te veux" waltz: for piano and voice, for an orchestra of brass instruments, and for full orchestra (including a trio). The piano and voice version was first published in 1903. The composer later arranged the work for solo piano, adding a middle section between the second chorus and the second verse.

REFRAIN: J'ai compris ta détresse Cher amoureux Et je cède à tes voeux Fais de moi ta maîtresse Loin de nous la sagesse Plus de tristesse J'aspire à l'instant précieux Où nous serons heureux Je te veux Je n'ai pas de regrets Et je n'ai qu'une envie Près de toi là tout près Vivre toute ma vie Que mon cœur soit le tien Que ta lèvre soit mienne Que ton corps soit le mien Et que toute ma chair soit tienne REFRAIN Oui je vois dans tes yeux La divine promesse Que ton cœur amoureux Vient chercher ma caresse Enlacés pour toujours Brûlant des mêmes flammes Dans un rêve d'amour Nous échangerons nos deux âmes REFRAIN

REFRAIN: I understand your distress Dear lover And I yield to your wishes Make me your mistress Far from us is wisdom No more sadness I look forward to the beautiful moment When we will be happy I want you I have no regrets And I have only one desire Beside you there so close To live all my life May my heart be yours May your lips be mine May your body be mine And may all my flesh be yours REFRAIN Yes I see in your eyes The divine promise That your loving heart Comes looking for my caress Joined forever Burning in the same flames In a dream of love We will swap our two souls REFRAIN