Paroles et musique : Jean Ferrat
1
Ils étaient vingt et cent, ils étaient des milliers
Nus et maigres tremblants, dans ces wagons plombés
Qui déchiraient la nuit de leurs ongles battants
Ils étaient des milliers, ils étaient vingt et cent.
Ils se croy
Aient des hommes, n'étaient plus que des nombres
Depuis longtemps leurs dés avaient été jetés
Dès que la main retombe il ne reste qu'une ombre
Ils ne devaient jamais plus revoir l'été.
2
La fuite monotone et sans hâte du temps
Survivre encore un jour,
une heure obstinément
Combien de tours de roues, d'arrêts et de départs
Qui n'en finissent pas de distiller l'espoir
Ils s'appelaient Jean-Pierre, Natacha ou Samuel
Certains priaient Jésus, Jéhovah ou Vichnou
D'autres ne priaient pas mais qu'importe
Le ciel
Ils voulaient simplement ne plus vivre à genoux.
3
Ils n'arrivaient pas tous à la fin du voyage
Ceux qui sont revenus peuvent-ils être heureux ?
Ils essaient d'oublier, étonnés qu'à leur âge
Les veines de leurs bras soient devenues si bleues
Les Allemands guettaient du haut des miradors
La lune se taisait comme vous vous taisiez
En regardant au loin, en regardant dehors
Votre chair était tendre à leurs chiens policiers.
4
On me dit à présent, que ces mots n'ont plus cours
Qu'il vaut mieux
ne chanter que des chansons d'amour
Que le sang sèche vite en entrant dans l'histoire
Et qu'il ne sert à rien de prendre une guitare
Mais qui donc est de taille à pouvoir m'arrêter
L'ombre s'est faite humaine aujourd'hui c'est l'été
Je twisterais les
mots s'il fallait les twister
Pour qu'un jour les enfants sachent qui vous étiez.
Vous étiez vingt et cent, vous étiez des milliers
Nus et maigres tremblants, dans ces wagons plombés
Qui déchiriez la nuit de vos ongles battants
Vous étiez des milli
Ers, vous étiez vingt et cent.
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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