Chant
Jane French Lyrics


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I sleep with my eyes open
Because I don't trust a living soul
Then you came around and closed my eyes at night

I walk around with my fists up
Because I'm waiting for the first jerk to jump
You've got them swinging at my sides
How do I love thee?(Let me count the ways)
How do I fathom?(On my wildest day)




How do I love thee? (Let me count the ways)
You are so worthy of my praise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Jane French's song Chant convey a sense of distrust and apprehension that the singer feels towards the world. She sleeps with her eyes open because she doesn't trust anyone, and she walks around with her fists up, expecting to be attacked at any moment. However, the singer's tone changes when she addresses a specific person who has come into her life. This person has made her feel safe, and she is grateful for their presence in her life. The lines "Then you came around and closed my eyes at night" and "You've got them swinging at my sides" show how this person has eased her fears and offered her comfort and protection.


In the chorus, the singer asks, "How do I love thee? (Let me count the ways) / How do I fathom? (On my wildest day) / How do I love thee? (Let me count the ways) / You are so worthy of my praise." These lines suggest that the singer's feelings for this person are intense and difficult to quantify or explain. The person has proven themselves to be deserving of praise and admiration, and the singer is struggling to express how deeply they care for them.


Line by Line Meaning

I sleep with my eyes open
I am constantly on guard and aware of my surroundings, never letting my guard down


Because I don't trust a living soul
I have been hurt and betrayed in the past and am therefore cautious of placing my trust in others


Then you came around and closed my eyes at night
You have earned my trust and allowed me to feel safe and vulnerable around you, helping me to finally let my guard down and sleep peacefully


I walk around with my fists up
I am always prepared to fight or defend myself, anticipating the worst from those around me


Because I'm waiting for the first jerk to jump
I am constantly bracing myself for negative interactions with others, expecting the worst from those around me


You've got them swinging at my sides
Your presence and love has helped to calm and ease my fear and anxiety, allowing me to let my guard down and relax


How do I love thee?(Let me count the ways)
I am in awe of the love and connection we share, and am constantly finding new reasons to appreciate and cherish you


How do I fathom?(On my wildest day)
Even on my most imaginative or fanciful day, I cannot comprehend the depth and intensity of my love for you


How do I love thee? (Let me count the ways)
I will spend my life trying to quantify and express the love I have for you, but will never capture its fullness or beauty


You are so worthy of my praise
You deserve constant appreciation and admiration for the way you have transformed my life and filled it with love and joy




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potemkin

Jeanne, Seigneur, est ton oeuvre splendide
Un cœur de feu, une âme de guerrier
Tu les donnas à la Vierge timide
Que tu voulais couronner de lauriers

Sainte Jeanne de France
Notre espérance repose en vous
Sainte Jeanne de France
Priez, priez pour nous

Jeanne entendit dans son humble prairie
Des voix du ciel l'appeler au combat
Elle partit pour sauver la patrie
La douce Enfant à l'armée commanda

Sainte Jeanne de France
Notre espérance repose en vous
Sainte Jeanne de France
Priez, priez pour nous

Des fiers guerriers elle gagna les âmes
L'éclat divin de l'Envoyée des Cieux
Son pur regard, ses paroles de flammes
Surent courber les fronts audacieux

Sainte Jeanne de France
Notre espérance repose en vous
Sainte Jeanne de France
Priez, priez pour nous

Jeanne, c'est toi notre unique espérance
Du haut des Cieux, daigne entendre nos voix
Descends vers nous, viens convertir la France
Viens la sauver une seconde fois

Sainte Jeanne de France
Notre espérance repose en vous
Sainte Jeanne de France
Priez, priez pour nous



Dibipable

Q. Ô France mon merveilleux pays bien aimé !

L'église catholique dont tu es la fille aînée, ta royauté, le peuple gaulois, le peuple franc, l'Empire romain, la pensée grecque, tes splendides terroirs t'ont façonné.

À travers les siècles tu as rayonné, tu as tant apporté de bienfaits à l'humanité.

Ta culture, tes inventions de génie, tes colonies, tes conquêtes ont éclairé le monde entier.

Mon cœur saigne de te voir saccagée, parasitée, pillée, écroulée.

Ces traîtrises, ces ingratitudes, ce vampirisme vont cesser.

Nos ennemis seront châtiés, humiliés.

Nous combattrons toujours pour te sauver, pour que ta dignité, ton éminence soient conservés et respectés.

Grande, fière, catholique, latine, européenne, française tu es et tu vas rester.
amen.
👊🏻✌🏻⛪️⚜️🇫🇷



X lian de la Xiao

Jeanne, Seigneur, est ton oeuvre splendide.
Un coeur de feu, une âme de guerrier,
Tu les donnas à la vierge timide,
La couronnant de lis et de laurier.
貞德,汝乃上帝傑出神工。
戰士英靈,縈繞烈焰雄心,
奉獻年華,給予聖母瑪麗,
冠之聖冕,以鳶尾和月桂。

Sainte Jeanne de France,
Notre espérance Repose en vous,
Sainte Jeanne de France,
Priez, priez pour nous !
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
吾等希望寄託於妳,
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
祈禱,為蒼生天命!

Jeanne entendit, dans son humble prairie,
Des voix du ciel l'appeler aux combats ;
Elle partit pour sauver la patrie.
La douce Enfant à l'armée commanda.
貞德聆聽,於謙遜牧草地,
天堂之籟,喚其上陣殺敵;
她旋即去,拯救祖國大地。
荳蔻少女,披甲統御神兵。

Sainte Jeanne de France,
Notre espérance Repose en vous,
Sainte Jeanne de France,
Priez, priez pour nous !
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
吾等希望寄託於妳,
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
祈禱,為蒼生天命!

Des fiers guerriers, Jeanne gagna les âmes
L'éclat divin de cet ange des cieux,
Son pur regard, ses paroles de flammes,
Surent courber les fronts audacieux
驕縱英靈,折伏聖女長劍。
聖光寶輝,光耀天堂使節,
純潔玉顏,灼熱堅定詞言,
驃勇巾幗,馳騁不亞鬚眉。

Sainte Jeanne de France,
Notre espérance Repose en vous,
Sainte Jeanne de France,
Priez, priez pour nous !
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
吾等希望寄託於妳,
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
祈禱,為蒼生天命!

Jeanne c'est toi notre unique espérance;
Du haut des Cieux, daigne entendre nos voix;
Descends vers nous, Viens convertir la France,
Viens la sauver une seconde fois !
貞德聖女,汝乃一線生機;
自天降臨,傾聽吾等聲音;
與吾肩並,守衛著法蘭西,
拯救祖國,再度抵禦外敵!

Sainte Jeanne de France,
Notre espérance Repose en vous,
Sainte Jeanne de France,
Priez, priez pour nous !
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
吾等希望寄託於妳,
聖女貞德護法蘭西,
祈禱,為蒼生天命!



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Ex Cathedra

Fight like a girl. Like this girl.

"Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there."

St. Joan, pray for us!

sd dsds

@Kerendips Still the English were kick out. Joan did her job till the pyre. May God bless her.

Ross

I hope you're feeling better now Ex Cathedra!

Frederick Pasco

Shameless anglo revisionism knows no limit.

Gustavo

@Kerendips you seem to not know the power of God, even the weakest of the women can kill a man if God is by her side, don't underestimate Our Lord. Saint Jeanne de France, pray for us! She is a real fighter, a real powerful woman and we have to respect her because God did, may He bless you

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AGWAN

Sainte Jeanne d’Arc priez pour la France 🙏🏻♥️✊🏻

Lucile Mourier

Prions pour le retour du roi , cependant le fer est plus puissant pour les mortels

J S

JEANNE, AU SECOURS !

J S

@Jean-sébastien Tessonneau Albert De Manes Mdr je suis pas ripoublicain. J'admire Jeanne d'Arc et la Royauté.

Jean-sébastien Tessonneau Albert De Manes

@J S Ses typiquement le genre de phrase que pourrait tenir un républicain, pour rendre Jeanne risible, et pour troller jean marie le pen , autant pour moi.

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