L'Affiche Rouge
Léo Ferré
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Vous n'avez réclamé la gloire ni les larmes Ni l'orgue ni la prièr' aux agonisants Onze ans déjà que cela passe vit' onz' ans Vous vous étiez servis simplement de vos armes La mort n'eblouit pas les yeux des Partisans Vous aviez vos portraits sur les murs de nos villes Noirs de barbe et de nuits hirsutes menaçants L'affiche qui semblait une tache de sang Parce qu'à prononcer vos noms sont difficiles Y cherchait un effet de peur sur les passants Nul ne semblait vous voir français de préférence Les gens allaient sans yeux pour vous le jour durant Mais à l'heure du couvre-feu des doigts errants Avaient écrit sous vos photos MORTS POUR LA FRANCE Et les mornes matins en étaient différents Tout avait la couleur uniforme du givre A la fin février pour vos derniers moments Et c'est alors que l'un de vous dit calmement Bonheur à tous bonheur à ceux qui vont survivre Je meurs sans haine en moi pour le peuple allemand Adieu la peine et le plaisir adieu les roses Adieu la vie adieu la lumière et le vent Marie-toi sois heureuse et pense à moi souvent Toi qui va demeurer dans la beauté des choses Quand tout sera fini plus tard en Erivan Un grand soleil d'hiver éclaire la colline Que la nature est belle est que le coeur me fend La justice viendra sur nos pas triomphants Ma Mélinée ô mon amour mon orpheline Et je te dis de vivre et d'avoir un enfant Ils étaient vingt et trois quand les fusils fleurirent Vingt et trois qui donnaient leur coeur avant le temps Vingt et trois étrangers et nos frères pourtant Vingt et trois amoureux de vivre à en mourir Vingt et trois qui criaient la France en s'abattant
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Written by: Léo FERRE, Louis ARAGON
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"L'Affiche Rouge" by Léo Ferré fits into the category of French Chanson and Pop Music, often incorporating elements of protest music.
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Historical ContextThe song refers to "L'Affiche Rouge" (Red Poster), a propaganda poster produced by the Vichy French government and German authorities during World War II. This poster was used to vilify a group of resistance fighters, mostly French Jews of foreign origin.
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ContentLéo Ferré's song is an adaptation of a poem by the French poet Louis Aragon (1897-1982) of the same name, "L'affiche Rouge." The poem is a tribute to the group of 23 resistance fighters, part of the 'Manouchian Group,' who were arrested and executed by the Nazis.
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Release Date"L'Affiche Rouge" was first recorded in 1959 and released the following year in 1961 as part of Ferré's album "Les Chansons d’Aragon."
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Musical EvolutionThe song "L'Affiche Rouge" is iconic as it's one of Léo Ferré's most significant works marking his transition towards setting poetry to music. He would later adapt other works by poets like Charles Baudelaire and Paul Verlaine.
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LyricsThe song uses evocative language to immortalize the bravery of the resistance fighters, highlighting their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to the cause of freedom.
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PerformanceLéo Ferré often performed "L'Affiche Rouge" on stage in a very passionate and emotional manner, showing his strong connection to the suffering and resistance of the French during the damning period of World War II.
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Reception“L'Affiche Rouge” is exceptionally well-regarded and known among fans of Ferré, fans of French chanson in general, and even among historians and academics due to its historical and emotional significance.
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LegacyThe song helped establish Ferré as a significant pro-protest artist in French music, and it continues to be regarded as a historical document of the WWII era.
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Influence"L'Affiche Rouge" has influenced numerous artists and musicians. Its lyrics have also been quoted in literary and academic texts, and the song is often played during commemorative events related to World War II.
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