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De l'œil de la fille du roy
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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De l'œil de la fille du roy by Pierre de la Rue — Lyrics
De l'œil de la fille du Roy,
Chacun est en doubte et effroy,
Car elle fiert du dart d’amer,
Souvent pour un homme tuer,
J'en suis affolé tant qu'a moy.
N'esse point pitié et annoy,
De morir sans sçavoir pourquoy,
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About De l'œil de la fille du roy
This French chanson by Pierre de la Rue explores themes of love and its dangers. The text describes how the gaze of the king's daughter is both captivating and deadly, causing confusion and fear. The singer laments the uncertainty of dying for love without understanding why, and expresses a profound sense of helplessness. Despite the perceived sweetness and goodness of the beloved, the singer finds no remedy for this perilous infatuation. Set for SATB voices, this piece exemplifies the secular part-music tradition of the Renaissance, with intricate vocal lines that respond to the text's emotional turmoil and poetic imagery.
