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Honneur a l'Amerique
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Honneur a l'Amerique by Camille Saint-Saëns — Lyrics
Salut à la noble Amérique,
Au peuple avec nous combattant !
Honneur à son geste héroïque
Et serrons la main qu’il nous tend.
Comme aux grands jours de notre Histoire,
Que soient liés nos deux pays,
Et contre les Boches maudits
Marchons ensemble à la victoire !
Sous les drapeaux d’Amérique et de France,
Toujours unis par la Fraternité,
Nous combattrons pour la délivrance,
Pour la Justice et pour la Liberté.
Courons, défendons la frontière !
Chassons ces cruels oppresseurs !
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About Honneur a l'Amerique
This striking French song for solo medium voice opens with a powerful evocation of the text, conveying a spirit of fervent patriotism. The music reflects the urgent call to arms and the shared struggle for liberty and justice. Saint-Saëns sets these words of solidarity and defiance with characteristic verve and dramatic intensity. The text celebrates the alliance between France and America during wartime, praising the courage of the American people and their heroic intervention. It speaks of a united front against a common enemy, driven by a desire for freedom and a condemnation of the enemy's barbarity. The song's message is one of unwavering resolve and mutual support in the face of oppression.
