Mon Pays
Gilles Vigneault
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Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver Mon jardin, ce n’est pas un jardin, c’est la plaine Mon chemin, ce n’est pas un chemin, c’est la neige Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver Dans la blanche cérémonie Où la neige au vent se marie Dans ce pays de poudrerie Mon père a fait bâtir maison Et je m’en vais être fidèle À sa manière, à son modèle La chambre d’amis sera telle Qu’on viendra des autres saisons Pour se bâtir à côté d’elle Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver Mon refrain, ce n’est pas un refrain, c’est rafale Ma maison, ce n’est pas ma maison, c’est froidure Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver De ce grand pays solitaire Je crie avant que de me taire À tous les hommes de la terre Ma maison, c’est votre maison Entre ses quatre murs de glace Je mets mon temps et mon espace À préparer le feu, la place Pour les humains de l’horizon Et les humains sont de ma race Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver Mon jardin, ce n’est pas un jardin, c’est la plaine Mon chemin, ce n’est pas un chemin, c’est la neige Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’envers D’un pays qui n’était ni pays ni patrie Ma chanson, ce n’est pas ma chanson, c’est ma vie C’est pour toi que je veux posséder mes hivers
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Written by: Gilles Vigneault
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12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Mon Pays" is a French song penned and performed by Gilles Vigneault. It belongs to the Chanson and Folk music genres.
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Song OriginThe song was first performed in year 1964 as part of the soundtrack for the NFB film 'La Neige a fondu sur la Manicouagan'.
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Song's Meaning"Mon Pays," translated as "My Country," is not about physical geography. Instead, it refers to the language, culture, and mindset of the French-Canadian people.
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Political InfluenceIt has become an anthem of sorts for Quebec's nationalist movements, indicating Vigneault's cultural influence beyond the music industry.
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The Song's PopularityThe popularity of "Mon pays" extends beyond Quebec's borders. Vigneault's song is well-known throughout Canada and other French-speaking regions worldwide.
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Song RecognitionIn 2006, the French-CBC network, Radio-Canada, listed "Mon Pays" as one of the 50 greatest songs in French language music representing Quebec.
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Deeper meaningWhile Mon Pays was seen as a nationalist anthem, Vigneault always insisted it was about rising above the hardships of winter, and not a political statement.
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Famous QuoteThe oft-quoted line from the song - "My country is not a country, it's winter" reflects the deep resonance of the harsh Quebec winter in the French-Canadian psyche.
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Notable PerformancesApart from Vigneault, many other artists, including Félix Leclerc, Marcel Amont, and Pauline Julien, have performed their own renditions of "Mon Pays".
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LegacyThe impact of "Mon Pays" continues, as it remains a staple in Canadian music today. It's often played on radio stations and taught in schools, presenting its timeless message to younger generations.
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Awards and AccoladesGilles Vigneault received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 1990, and "Mon Pays" considered one of his significant works.
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Emotional ImpactVigneault’s powerful lyrics in "Mon Pays" have frequently moved audiences to tears, exhibiting the strength of its emotional resonance.
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