Georges Brassens

Lyrics La messe au pendu Georges Brassens

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La messe au pendu


Anticlérical fanatique
Gros mangeur d'écclésiastiques,
Cet aveu me coûte beaucoup,
Mais ces hommes d'Eglise, hélas !
Ne sont pas tous des dégueulasses,
Témoin le curé de chez nous.

Quand la foule qui se déchaîne
Pendit un homme au bout d'un chêne
Sans forme aucune de remords,
Ce ratichon fit scandale
Et rugit à travers les stalles,
"Mort à toute peine de mort!"

Puis, on le vit, étrange rite,
Qui baptisait les marguerites
Avec l'eau de son bénitier
Et qui prodiguait les hosties,
Le pain bénit, l'Eucharistie,
Aux petits oiseaux du moutier.

Ensuite, il retroussa ses manches,
Prit son goupillon des dimanches
Et, plein d'une sainte colère,
Il partit comme à l'offensive
Dire une grand' messe exclusive
A celui qui dansait en l'air.

C'est à du gibier de potence
Qu'en cette triste circonstance
L'Hommage sacré fut rendu.
Ce jour là, le rôle du Christ(e),
Bonne aubaine pour le touriste,
Eté joué par un pendu.

Et maintenant quand on croasse,
Nous, les païens de sa paroisse,
C'est pas lui qu'on veut dépriser.
Quand on crie "A bas la calotte"
A s'en faire péter la glotte,
La sienne n'est jamais visée.

Anticléricaux fanatiques
Gros mangeur d'écclésiastiques,
Quand vous vous goinfrerez un plat
De cureton, je vous exhorte,
Camarades, à faire en sorte
Que ce ne soit pas celui-là.

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The lyrics LA MESSE AU PENDU of GEORGES BRASSENS is also present in the album Don juan (1976)

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Biografia

Georges Brassens (1921-1981) was a French singer-songwriter of international fame, considered one of the greatest poets and musicians of the 20th century. Born in Vaucluse, France, Brassens began his musical career in the 1950s, captivating audiences with his ironic, melancholic, and deeply human songs. His works, often characterized by simple yet effective language, addressed social, political, and personal themes with a unique sensitivity. Brassens distinguished himself for his deep and raspy voice, accompanied by a keen ability to interpret. Among his most famous songs are "Le Mistral", "La Nonne", "Brave Margot" and "Je chante le blues". His music has influenced generations of artists and continues to be appreciated worldwide for its authenticity, depth, and beauty.

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