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Assouvy suys
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Assouvy suys by Clément Janequin — Lyrics
Old French
Assouvy suys, mais sans cesser désire.
J'ay mes souhays et ne me peult suffire.
Las, je languys et suys content d'amours.
Je suys tout seur, et me doubte tousjours.
A vostre advis, doib je plourer ou rire?
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About Assouvy suys
This French chanson by Clément Janequin uses the words 'Assouvy suys, mais sans cesser désire', expressing a paradox of desire. The singer is sated, yet perpetually longs for more. They have their wishes but cannot be satisfied, languishing yet content in love, secure yet always in doubt. The SATB voicing perfectly captures this complex emotional landscape, with the interplay of voices echoing the singer's internal conflict. Janequin's mastery of the genre is evident in his ability to convey such nuanced feelings through music, making this a compelling work for any choir seeking to explore the Renaissance secular repertoire.
