why does it sound like blondie is saying de-ne- de-ne i thought it was denise?

Answer 1

The song is called 'Denis' and it sounds like 'de-nee' because it is sung about a french man called 'Denis' and 'de nee' is the correct french pronunciation. The single comes from Blondie's second album and is a cover of Randy and the Rainbows hit of 1963.

This song was indeed called 'Denise' but because the cover was song by Debbie Harry there was a need to direct it to a man, presumably to avoid lesbian connotations.

The french link in the song is later emphasised when some of the verses are sung in french: "Denis, Denis, avec vos yeux si bleux." (with your eyes so blue.)

The song is perhaps more notable for it's unabashed needless key change before the verses sung in french which is often ridiculed.

Answer 2

I've got a crush on you, Denise Denise, I'm so i love with you oh oh.

Answer 3

French pronunciation - the S is silent
ref also rue St Deni(s) - although my spelling may be out on this!!

Answer 4

she is saying the name Dennis in french so it is pronounced like De nee

She is saying she is in love with this person so since she is not a lesbian i doubt she was saying Denise lol :)

Answer 5

That's what hurts at the time, de-ne

Answer 6

Its spelt denis, not denise. denis is dennis in english, dennis is a mans name which is why she sings she's so in love with 'him' denis in french is pronounced deni. Dya get it now?

Answer 7

its the french pronouciation, but it is spelt like denise

Answer 8

I thought it was Danny Danny in an American accent

Answer 9

its a man's name- denis and shes pronouncing it the way the french do

Answer 10

she is using the French pronounciation