Contre raison trop m'as voulu

This anonymous French chanson for STTB voices opens with a texture that immediately engages the listener, showcasing a lively interplay between the four parts. The music sets a text that expresses the singer's lament at being wronged by a lover who has chosen another. The lyrics speak of unswerving devotion and a desire to serve, despite being unfairly treated. The secular nature of the song, typical of the chansons of its time, allows for a direct and often emotionally charged setting of the vernacular text. The clarity of the STTB voicing contributes to the directness of the musical and textual expression.