In 1971, the band collaborated with composer Luis Enriquez Bacalov for Concerto grosso per i New Trolls, which is generally regarded as their best release. Further personnel changes and a move to a heavier rock sound resulted in the band splitting in two, legal disagreements over the use of the name, and the formation of Ibis and New Trolls Atomic System (with two albums each). By 1975, the parties had reconciled enough to come back together under the original name for Concerto grosso n°2.
Since that time, the band has broken up, reformed with varying personnel, and tried a variety of styles. New Trolls members have been involved in a variety of other bands, including Latte e Miele, Nuova Idea, Nova, and De Piscopo.
Le Roi Soleil
New Trolls Lyrics
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(coro) Little Paulette wokes her doll in her cradle like every woman her man
A D'Artagnan get up early in the morning dressed like a sunday messieurs
(coro) a D'Artagnan get up early in the morning dressed like a sunday messieurs
On a day like this no peasant works in the fields
Market place is empty 'cause no one works today
My king is coming now
All the windows full of flowers to
My king is coming now
There is something unique in the air
My king is coming
People's hearing people's watching
They are just appearing on the hill
Here is the king here is the king
Little Paulette is happy
Today everybody is happy
And people is shouting now
Hey le roi soleil richelieu et d'artagnan
Hey le roi soleil du cognac et du champagne
Hey le roi soleil cirano de bergerac
Hey le roi soleil du champagne e du cognac
Hey le roi soleil pompadour le grand condé
Hey le roi soleil du fromage e du paté
Hey le roi soleil what's about of pompadour
Hey le roi soleil this is not a calambour
Sur le pont d'avignon on y danse tout en ronde.
Let's the king in let's the king in let's
The king in let's the king in let's the king in now
Po po po po po po
Let's the king in let's the king in let's the king in
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
The lyrics to New Trolls' song Le Roi Soleil paint a picture of a society eagerly awaiting the arrival of their king, their excitement palpable in every line. Little Paulette, a representative of the women of the land, tends to her doll in the same way a woman cares for her man. This is juxtaposed with the image of a D'Artagnan, a symbol of masculine strength and valor, rising early to dress himself in his finest attire, highlighting the anticipation felt by everyone.
On this day, the peasants have taken a break from their labors, leaving the market empty and the roads impeccably clean in preparation for the king's arrival. The air is thick with excitement, and it's evident in the windows filled with flowers and the people who have gathered on the hill to catch a glimpse of their leader. As the king finally arrives, the enthusiasm reaches a fever pitch, with cheers ringing out and the people dancing and celebrating.
Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the power of rulers and the lengths to which people will go to honor them. There's a clear sense of excitement and respect throughout the track, highlighting the important role that kings and other leaders can play in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Paulette wokes her doll in her cradle like every woman her man
Little Paulette is tending to her doll in the same way that all women tend to their men.
(coro) Little Paulette wokes her doll in her cradle like every woman her man
Everyone is going about their everyday routines and duties.
A D'Artagnan get up early in the morning dressed like a sunday messieurs
D'Artagnan, dressed in his Sunday best, wakes up early.
(coro) a D'Artagnan get up early in the morning dressed like a sunday messieurs
Everyone is going about their everyday routines and duties.
On a day like this no peasant works in the fields
Today is a special day and no peasants are working in the fields.
Market place is empty 'cause no one works today
The market is empty because no one is working today.
All the roads are clean and neat today
The roads are clean and tidy in preparation for something special.
My king is coming now
The king is arriving imminently.
All the windows full of flowers to
The windows are decorated with flowers in honor of the king's arrival.
My king is coming now
The king is arriving imminently.
There is something unique in the air
There is an unusual feeling in the air.
My king is coming
The king is arriving soon.
People's hearing people's watching
People are paying attention to what is happening.
They are just appearing on the hill
They are coming into view over the hill.
Here is the king here is the king
The king has arrived.
Little Paulette is happy
Little Paulette is pleased to see the king.
Today everybody is happy
Everyone is happy today.
And people is shouting now
People are shouting in excitement.
Hey le roi soleil richelieu et d'artagnan
Hey, King Sun, Richelieu, and D'Artagnan.
Hey le roi soleil du cognac et du champagne
Hey, King Sun, of cognac and champagne.
Hey le roi soleil cirano de bergerac
Hey, King Sun, Cyrano de Bergerac.
Hey le roi soleil du champagne e du cognac
Hey, King Sun, of champagne and cognac.
Hey le roi soleil pompadour le grand condé
Hey, King Sun, of Pompadour and Grand Conde.
Hey le roi soleil du fromage e du paté
Hey, King Sun, of cheese and pate.
Hey le roi soleil what's about of pompadour
Hey, King Sun, what about Pompadour?
Hey le roi soleil this is not a calambour
Hey, King Sun, this is not a pun.
Sur le pont d'avignon on y danse tout en ronde.
On the bridge of Avignon, they dance around in a circle.
Let's the king in let's the king in let's
The king in let's the king in let's the king in now
Po po po po po po
Let's the king in let's the king in let's the king in
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Let the king in now! Everyone is excited for the king's arrival.
Contributed by Joshua N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ape 2 regina forse
Little Paulette wokes her doll in her cradle like every woman her man
(Coro) Little Paulette wokes her doll in her cradle like every woman her man
A D'Artagnan get up early in the morning dressed like a sunday messieurs
(Coro) a D'Artagnan get up early in the morning dressed like a sunday messieurs
On a day like this no peasant works in the fields
Market place is empty 'cause no one works today
All the roads are clean and neat today
My king is coming now
All the windows full of flowers to
My king is coming now
There is something unique in the air
My king is coming
People's hearing people's watching
They are just appearing on the hill
Here is the king here is the king
Little Paulette is happy
Today everybody is happy
And people is shouting now
Hey le roi soleil richelieu et d'artagnan
Hey le roi soleil du cognac et du champagne
Hey le roi soleil cirano de bergerac
Hey le roi soleil du champagne e du cognac
Hey le roi soleil pompadour le grand condé
Hey le roi soleil du fromage e du paté
Hey le roi soleil what's about of pompadour
Hey le roi soleil this is not a calambour
Sur le pont d'avignon on y danse tout en ronde.
Let's the king in let's the king in let's
The king in let's the king in let's the king in now
Po po po po po po
Let's the king in let's the king in let's the king in
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
eighties son
I due concerti grossi, che album signori!!! Primi anni '70, assolutamente fantastici! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Pino Carella
eravate troppo avanti........ trooooooppo avaaaaaaaaaaanti!!!!!!!!!!!! Mai veramente capiti e apprezzati per il vostro enorme valore artistico!
Nino Rinaldo
ho sentito un intervista a V.De Scalzi nella quale diceva che nelle pause tra un disco e 'altro loro preferivano vivere la vita, ma poi si riunivano e allora era un'altro capolavoro.
Roberto Cona
Un pezzo di storia del prog italiano.
Anche dal vivo non deludeva nonostante la complessità vocale.
Residenza La Nena
Be', se avete dei dubbi, andatevi a sentire Concerto Grosso per i New Trolls (1971- il primo) Colonna sonora de "La Vittima designata" interpretato da Tomas Milian e Pierre Clementi, oppure "Searching for a land" - New Trolls (1972). I Queen erano dei bambini. Tutti, erano dei bambini.
Daniele Baronti
ce l'ho in lp 33
Franco Maggi
Eccezionali strumentisti, e magnifiche voci !!
Dino Marinelli
Visto a Rieti nel 1976 subito appena uscito l album,ho la pelle d oca ancora oggi.Le Roi Soleil chiuse un concerto MEMORABILE
Ashra Tempel
Never gets old.
massimo marchesin
La nostra Bohemian Rhapsody Ma a differenza dei Queen i New Trolls lo interpretavano live con le voci per intero Mentre invece sappiamo che i Queen la parte quella più complessa di Bohemian Rhapsody nei live mettevano il nastro e quindi facendo il playback Intendiamoci non è che non ne fossero capaci di farlo ma più semplicemente perchè tornava loro più comodo fare così Un po' come i Genesis che il brano Firth of Fifth dal vivo decisero qualche anno dopo di omettere l'introduzione di Pianoforte Evidentemente a Tony Banks tornava più comodo farla così Tornando ai New Trolls questo brano è molto bello uno dei miei preferiti dell album Concerto Grosso 2