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J'ay mespisé longtemps
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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J'ay mespisé longtemps by François de Chancy — Lyrics
J'ay mesprisé longtemps Silvie,
Quoy qu'elle soit belle en effet;
Mais je l'ayme autrant que ma vie
Depuis un songe que j'ay fait:
Qui fut, que dessous une treille
l'Amour la changeoit en bouteille.
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About J'ay mespisé longtemps
Imagine a light-hearted moment during a spring or summer gathering, perhaps a garden party or a celebratory feast, where this charming French chanson might be heard. François de Chancy's J'ay mespisé longtemps is a delightful secular song for two voices (soprano and bass). The text speaks of a man who once scorned Sylvie, only to find himself deeply in love after a strange dream. In his dream, Cupid transforms her into a bottle, leaving only a small opening from which she endlessly pours. Despite the dream's oddity, the singer declares that this is all he desires. The music likely reflects the playful and slightly whimsical nature of the text, making it a welcome addition to a varied program.
