Dire me fault

The text of this French chanson, Dire me fault, expresses a state of despair so profound that the singer feels compelled to bid farewell rather than endure such suffering. The pain is described as piercing and life-threatening, with a fear that the misfortune could worsen. Nicole Regnes sets this lament for SATB choir, creating a rich texture to underscore the emotional weight of the words. As a secular piece from the chansons tradition, it offers a dramatic exploration of human feeling through intricate vocal writing.