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Il me semble que la journée
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Il me semble que la journée by Claude Goudimel — Lyrics
Il me semble que la journée,
Coule plus longue qu'une année,
Quand par malheur je n'ay ce bien,
De voir la grand' beauté de celle,
Qui tient mon coeur et sans laquelle,
Vissèje tout je ne vois rien.
Or, j'aime bien, je le confesse,
Et plus j'irai vers la vieillesse,
Et, plus constant, j'aimerai mieux;
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About Il me semble que la journée
This secular French chanson by Claude Goudimel is set for SATB choir. The music opens with a clear, homophonic texture, establishing the song's gentle mood. The text expresses the singer's deep longing for his beloved, Cassandre, feeling that time stretches endlessly when she is absent. He declares his unwavering love, even as he ages, and wishes to be near her. The song conveys a sincere and tender sentiment, fitting for a Renaissance chansonnier, with the voices blending to create a warm and intimate soundscape that reflects the personal nature of the lyrics.
