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Ce faux amour
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Ce faux amour by Jean de Castro — Lyrics
Ce faux amour d'arc et de flèches s'arme,
Et prend son feu pour me livrer l'assaut,
Il me contraint crier alarme, alarme!
Sus à l'assaut, résister il lui faut,
Las, il me brûle, o que son feu est chaud,
Au feu, au feu, secourezmoi ma dame,
Misericorde, autre je ne réclame
Vous me pouvez rendre victorieux,
Et remporter ce grand honneur sans blame,
D'avoir vaincu celui qui vainc les dieux.
Modern French
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About Ce faux amour
For a lighthearted moment in a concert programme, this secular French chanson by Jean de Castro offers a charming portrayal of unrequited love. The text describes Cupid’s relentless assault, armed with bow and fiery darts, leaving the singer crying out for help. He implores his lady to rescue him, confident that her intervention can make him victorious over the god of love himself. The STT voicing allows for clear declamation of the playful, yet desperate, lyrics, making it an engaging choice for a choir seeking Renaissance part-music with a clear narrative and engaging vocal textures.
