J'ay d'un costé

This chanson opens with a delightful interplay of voices, an intricate musical texture that perfectly complements its amorous subject. Set for STTB, the French text explores a lover's dilemma: torn between the esteemed honour of a high position and the deep affection for a beloved friend. The composer Étienne Du Tertre crafts a musical setting that vividly conveys the singer's torment. The music captures the sweetness of love and the desire for honour, but also the agony of indecision as the singer grapples with which path to choose, ultimately fearing the loss of either.