Et Si Tu N'existais Pas ◆ «RELIABLE»

(And if you didn't exist) is one of the most iconic French chansons of the 20th century, performed by the American-born French singer Joe Dassin . Released in 1975 , the track became a global success, particularly in Europe and the former Soviet Union, where Dassin remains a legendary figure. Production and Origins

: It served as the opening track for Dassin's 1975 album, Joe Dassin (Le Costume blanc) . Et si tu n'existais pas

: The lyrics pose the recurring question, "Et si tu n'existais pas, dis-moi pourquoi j'existerais?" (And if you didn't exist, tell me why I would exist?). (And if you didn't exist) is one of

: The song's music was composed by the prolific Italian singer-songwriter Toto Cutugno and Pasquale Losito . The French lyrics were written by Pierre Delanoë and Claude Lemesle , with additional input from Vito Pallavicini. : The lyrics pose the recurring question, "Et

: The song concludes with the idea that the "secret of life" is simply to create her and look at her, implying that the lover is the sole purpose of his reality. Cultural Impact and Legacy