The music produced by Parisian DJ and producer Chloé Thévenin (who is gener… Read Full Bio ↴The music produced by Parisian DJ and producer Chloé Thévenin (who is generally billed by her first name) ranges in scope from floor-filling minimal techno to dark, confessional downtempo, and even blues-influenced indie rock. Her ambitious solo albums are particularly experimental and cinematic, containing a greater presence of guitars, intimate vocals (both sung and spoken), and abstract song structures. An esteemed DJ, she has spun at numerous clubs and festivals across the world, and has released a handful of acclaimed mix CDs. She is the co-founder of Kill the DJ Records, born from the infamous club night at Parisian night club Le Pulp, and she later founded an additional club night and label called Lumière Noire. Aside from club music and culture, Chloé has ventured into classical music, soundtrack work, and the contemporary art world.

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Chloé Lyrics

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Ah.....
Jesu, joy of man's desiring
Holy wisdom, love most bright
Ah.....
Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring
Soar to uncreated light
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned
With the fire of life impassioned

Striving still to truth unknown

Soaring, dying round Thy throne

Overall Meaning

At its core, Chloé's song Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring is a lyrical interpretation of the hymn by Johann Sebastian Bach. The opening line, "Jesu, joy of man's desiring," speaks to the idea that Jesus is something to be desired by all humanity. The song goes on to describe Jesus as "holy wisdom, love most bright," highlighting his divine nature and the way in which he embodies all that is good and pure.

As the song progresses, the lyrics speak to humans' innate desire to be drawn toward the divine. "Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring / Soar to uncreated light" suggests that humans feel an inherent pull toward God, and strive to reach him in a spiritual sense. The final lines of the song speak to the way in which this desire for God drives humans to seek truth and knowledge, even as we are constantly surrounded by mystery and the unknown.

Overall, the song is a moving tribute to the power and importance of faith and spirituality in human life.

Line by Line Meaning

Jesu, joy of man's desiring
Jesus, the embodiment of man's ultimate desire

Holy wisdom, love most bright
Jesus represents the highest form of wisdom and love

Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring
Our souls are pulled towards Jesus, aspiring to be closer to Him

Soar to uncreated light
Our souls will reach an indescribable light that has always existed through Jesus

Word of God, our flesh that fashioned
Jesus is the divine Word of God who has fashioned our physical bodies

With the fire of life impassioned
Jesus has a burning passion for life and shares it with us

Striving still to truth unknown
We are constantly trying to discover unknown truths and Jesus helps guide us in our pursuit

Soaring, dying round Thy throne
We ascend towards Jesus and sometimes feel like we are dying in His presence, but we continue to worship Him on His throne

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