"Du Jazz Dans Le Ravin" (translated as "Jazz in the Ravine") is a song by Serge Gainsbourg, released in 1961. The song tells the story of a couple driving in a car, with the man taking charge of the wheel. The lyrics depict a scene where the man insists on driving and tells the woman to be quiet. He reveals that there is whiskey in the glove compartment and suggests that they can have fun with American women by hitting on them. The lyrics then shift to the man asking the woman to listen to his favorite song on the radio. He asks her to turn up the volume and reassures her that he won't crash the car. However, just before they reach Monte Carlo, luck turns against them, and the Jaguar car suddenly veers off and crashes into a ravine. As the couple lay injured and dying, the radio continues blaring loudly. The final line of the song, "Demain, on les ramassera à la petite cuillère" (translated as "Tomorrow, we'll pick them up with a teaspoon"), suggests a dark, ironic tone, implying that they will suffer a tragic fate. The song's lyrics, accompanied by a jazz-infused musical style, highlight the reckless and carefree attitude of the couple, ultimately leading to their downfall. The story portrays the destructive nature of indulgence, excess, and living for the moment without concern for consequences.
