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Alizarina Lyrics

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Teir vran-noz dimeus ar mene'
War ur wezenn nebeud goude
Nebeud goude war ur dervenn
'Lâre 'vel-se an eil d'eben
'Lâre 'vel-se holl sebezet
'Welet an draonienn goulaouet :
-Petra 'c'hoarvez e Kerchastre
Ken sklaer an traoù 'welet du-se

Ken sklaer d'an eur-mañ, diwezhat
Hag holl da gustum kousket mat ?
-Mab 'n itron, 'vit an trivet de'z
'C'h ober friko, 'c'h ober banvez
'C'h ober banvez, 'c'h ober friko
'Plijaduriñ gant tud ar vro
'Rak e vamm itron 'zo marv !
-Faziit, 'reont ket se tamm 'bet
Met 'leskiñ eno 'lâran ket
Met 'leskiñ eno, me 'm eus aon

En tan 'deus broudet an itron
'Vit en em veñjiñ, dibardon !

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Comètes" by Alizarina. The song is in Breton, a Celtic language spoken in Brittany, France. The lyrics describe a conversation between two people, one of whom seems to be concerned about something happening in Kerchastre. The first person wonders what is happening there, why things look so clear and why everyone is sleeping so well. The second person responds, saying that it is because the lady's son, who is admired by everyone, is getting married and having children, bringing joy to the people of the region. However, the conversation takes a dark turn when the second person reveals that the lady is dead.

The song paints a contrasting picture of joy and sorrow, as it explores the cycle of life and death. The first person is curious about the happy events happening in Kerchastre, but they are oblivious to the fact that the lady, who is the cause of the happiness, is no longer alive. This highlights the ephemeral nature of life and the fleeting moments of joy that can be overshadowed by sorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Teir vran-noz dimeus ar mene'
Three dark nights, gloomy and lonely

War ur wezenn nebeud goude
On a tree, not far away

Nebeud goude war ur dervenn
Not far away on a branch

'Lâre 'vel-se an eil d'eben
Speaking like this, the second raven

'Lâre 'vel-se holl sebezet
Speaking like this, all is silenced

'Welet an draonienn goulaouet
Behold, the enchanted comets

-Petra 'c'hoarvez e Kerchastre
-What happens in Kerchastre

Ken sklaer an traoù 'welet du-se
How clear are the things seen

Ken sklaer d'an eur-mañ, diwezhat
How clear at this hour, discreet

Hag holl da gustum kousket mat ?
And all to enjoy a good sleep?

-Mab 'n itron, 'vit an trivet de'z
-Son of the lady, for the third time