Je croy le feu

This secular French chanson by Maille for SATB voices explores the nature of love. The text uses the metaphor of fire to describe passion, suggesting that even small flames can ignite a great fire. The composer captures the emotional intensity of the lyrics, which speak of a love that is both consuming and perhaps unrequited, comparing the lover's torment to a fire that is both familiar and yet still capable of igniting something new. The piece offers a vivid musical interpretation of this passionate medieval text, reflecting the chansons tradition of the era.