N'existais Pas — Et Si Tu

: 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

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

: He compares his life without her to a "point" in a world that comes and goes, and suggests he would have to "invent" love like a painter creating colors if she were not there. : The song concludes with the idea that

(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 (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.