Lettre D'un Vieux Guerrier
Dan Bigras Lyrics

The lyrics of Dan Bigras's Lettre D'un Vieux Guerrier, which can be roughly translated to Letter from an Old Warrior, are about the passage of time and the transition from youth to old age. The song begins with the artist reminiscing about his youth when he was filled with passion and desire. He uses the metaphor of the mustangos, wild horses, to describe the wild spirit that ran through his veins. He also alludes to the Perséides, a meteor shower, which symbolizes the ephemeral nature of youth and beauty. The artist acknowledges that he was young and almost handsome but also aware that it was just a fleeting moment in life.

In the second verse, Bigras recognizes that his youth was characterized by a fierce desire for life but also an inability to live in the present moment. His passion enslaved him, and he consumed himself with it. He implies that he could not fully appreciate his youth because he was burning with a desire for something else.

In the last verse, Bigras reflects on his current state- he is tired and almost old. The idealistic faith of his youth has been replaced with the disillusionment of age. However, he still remembers the past with affection and affectionately remembers the anonymous "Madame" who he was in love with.

The song is a poignant reminder that time is fleeting, and youth is ephemeral. It urges us to appreciate the present moment and not be consumed with a desire for something else. The song is also a reflection on the trade-offs between youth and age- while youth is filled with passion and desire for life, old age is marked by experience and perspective.