The Armed Man
Karl Jenkins Lyrics
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L'homme armé
L'homme armé doit douter, doit douter.
On a fait partout crier,
Que chacun se viengne armer
D'un haubregon de fer
The lyrics are in French and translate to “The man, the man, the armed man, must, must doubt. Everywhere it has been proclaimed that everyone must arm themselves with a coat of iron.” The song is called The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace and was composed by Welsh composer, Karl Jenkins in 1999. The song is a reflection on the horrors of war and the need for peace.
The repetition of “L'homme armé” creates a sense of urgency and threat, highlighting the power of the armed man. The phrase “L'homme armé doit douter” adds a layer of ambiguity to the song, as it can be interpreted in different ways, such as 'the armed man must doubt himself' or 'the armed man should be doubted'. This ambiguity reflects the complexity of the issue of armed conflict and the moral implications behind it.
Line by Line Meaning
L'homme, l'homme, l'homme armé,
Man, man, armed man,
L'homme armé
Armed man
L'homme armé doit douter, doit douter.
Armed man should doubt, should doubt.
On a fait partout crier,
Everywhere they made the call,
Que chacun se viengne armer
That everyone should arm themselves
D'un haubregon de fer
With a coat of mail
Contributed by Aaliyah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@charmainepriestman915
Listening to this in October 23
My heart breaks for the innocent esp the children and the animals in Gaza and Israel
May this terrible conflict end soon
@staffanolofsson8201
The Best Anti War Program ever sent. All this worlds politicial leaders should be forced to participate in this! To show that we are all equal, and are not made to fight against each other. We are all brother and sisters.
@sebastiankewitz930
I am sitting on my desk and have to prepare my musiclessons for the school tomorrow. But my thouhts and prayers are in the moment with Israel. I cannot imagine, how much scare is in these days in your wonderful country. How can that human monsters do that thousands pain and horror, what we have to see now in inhuman videos? And how can be so many people so happy about this? It is unbelievable for me... maybe and hopefully the religions and cultures can work together with each other sometimes like in this music? ... we need it so necessary! With my students I will watch your version of that wonderful work, tomorrow. Thank you Karl Jenkins for that music! Thank you dear musicians and singers for your true emotions. I am so sad, because I can feel, that the vengeance will not wait ... and one side of myself says, that a very strong answer is needed ... but the other side knows, that cannot be right... many regards to Israel and especially to all music-friends in Ein-Shemer...
@greenhub7149
Я надеюсь ты счастлив сейчас... да?
@otto-willikaiser9164
Liebe Sängerinnen und Sänger, hervorragend gesungen. Die ganze Welt sollte es gemeinsam singen.
@wolfram5233
This concert was just wonderful and touching. Mrs Salome Rebello is fantastic. She really knows how to enthuse the choir and the orchestra. It was a real pleasure watching this video. This piece is so important, especially now. If music could turn the world around into a better place, how wonderful live could be for everybody!! I will be singing this again with my choir in January and I am very looking forward to our concert. Thanks so much for posting this one on YouTube. All the best for you all and peace on earth!
@freddylamalice
J'étais plongée dans une grande tristesse depuis ces derniers jours. En écoutant ce magnifique choeur & orchestre de Sir Karl Jenkins j'ai perçu à travers ce chef-d'oeuvre, l'espoir et la force de la vie reprendre son souffle !
@louisebrigden9240
Amen!
@TowardIntentionality
This is feeling especially relevant these days. It moved me to tears today, hearing the framing/introduction, and then the performance. Thank you for this stirring version of a truly important modern work of art!! Blessings on us all in these troubled times. Let us all pray for peace.
@FlowersInHisHair
I wish you all peace, all.