La religieuse (song)

"La religieuse"
Single by Celine Dion
from the album The Best of Celine Dion
Released	1987 (1987)
Format	7"
Length	3:32
Label	Carrere
Writer(s)	Didier Barbelivien
Producer(s)	Didier Barbelivien
Celine Dion singles chronology
"Lolita (trop jeune pour aimer)" (1987) "La religieuse" (1987) "Comme un cœur froid" (1988)

"La religieuse" (meaning "The Nun") is a single by Celine Dion released in France in 1987.

The lyrics describe a nun's struggle between her faith and memories of lovers. The song incorporates the pipe organs frequently used in Catholic churches.

The B-side included song called "C'est pour toi." A slightly different album version was featured on Céline Dion's 1988 compilation The Best of Celine Dion. The single version was included on several later compilations.

"La Religieuse" was never released in Canada.

Formats and track listings

French 7" single

1. "La religieuse" – 3:32
2. "C'est pour toi" – 4:07