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Je ne suis devin
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Je ne suis devin by Etienne Du Tertre — Lyrics
Je ne suis devin ni prophète
et si je lis au coeur de mon amie
elle souhaite ce que je veux.
Et ce qui me déplait l'ennuie.
Si j'ai donc envie de savoir
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About Je ne suis devin
Etienne Du Tertre's Je ne suis devin is a secular chanson from the French tradition. Scored for SATB chorus, the piece explores themes of love and mutual desire. The text, sung in French, speaks of a lover who claims not to be a soothsayer or prophet, yet understands their beloved's heart. They believe their companion wishes for what they desire and feels displeasure when they do. When curious about what their love is doing, the singer consults their own heart, which reveals that the lady often longs for their presence, mirroring the singer's own happiness. The music likely reflects this intimate and tender sentiment.
