Jean Ferrat

Lyrics Les mercenaires Jean Ferrat

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Les mercenaires


Nous marchons par tous les temps
Même sous l'orage
Par les plaines et par les champs
Et dans les villages
Les gens nous montrent du doigt
En nous regardant passer
Mais les filles quelquefois
Nous réchauffent d'un baiser

Nicolas, Nicolas
C'est vingt années de misère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que j'ai connues avant toi
Nicolas, Nicolas
Plutôt vingt ans de galère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que d'être un soldat du roi

Sans argent et sans métier
Que pouvions-nous faire
Pas besoin d'être bachelier
Pour partir en guerre
Car on ne possédait rien
Que des souliers fatigués
Que les herbes des chemins
La nuit pour se reposer

Nicolas, Nicolas
C'est vingt années de misère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que j'ai connues avant toi
Nicolas, Nicolas
Plutôt vingt ans de galère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que d'être un soldat du roi

Depuis des milliers d'années
Un bon militaire
Ne doit pas savoir penser
Mais surtout se taire
Quand tous les tambours battaient
Moins que nos cœurs de soldats
Notre régiment chargeait
Pour la France et pour le roi

Nicolas, Nicolas
C'est vingt années de misère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que j'ai connues avant toi
Nicolas, Nicolas
Plutôt vingt ans de galère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que d'être un soldat du roi

De la France on s'en foutait
Comme de l'Espagne
Mais l'argent qu'on nous donnait
Fallait qu'on le gagne
En combattant les anglais
Les russes ou les autrichiens
En combattant sans arrêt
Pour une bouchée de pain

Nicolas, Nicolas
C'est vingt années de misère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que j'ai connues avant toi
Nicolas, Nicolas
Plutôt vingt ans de galère
Nicolas, Nicolas
Que d'être un soldat du roi

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Biografia

Jean Ferrat, born Jean Tenenbaum (1930-2010), was one of the most beloved and influential French singer-songwriters of the 20th century. Born in Lyon to a Jewish family, his music always reflected a deep social and political commitment. After starting as a jazz musician, Ferrat dedicated himself to chanson in the 1960s, finding success with songs like "La Montagne" and "Auprès de mon arbre". His warm and powerful voice, accompanied by poetic and reflective lyrics, won over the French public. Ferrat addressed themes such as war, poverty, love, and freedom, becoming a symbol of resistance and hope for many. Among his most important albums are "L'Homme à la guitare" (1965) and "Le Chant du monde" (1970). His music continues to be appreciated and listened to in France and around the world.

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