Les Sirènes (Lili Boulanger)

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• (Posted 2026-02-04)  CPDL #88253:   

Editor: Andrew Hathaway (submitted 2026-02-04).   Score information: A4, 13 pages, 292 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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Title: Les Sirènes
Composer: Lili Boulanger
Lyricist: Charles Grandmougin^{create page}
Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: SSA
Genre: Secular, Anthem

Language: French
Instruments: Piano

First published: 1918
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Original text and translations

French text Nous sommes la beauté qui charme les plus forts,   Les fleurs tremblantes de l'écume         Et de la brume, Nos baisers fugitifs sont le rêve des morts! Parmi nos chevelures blondes   L'eau miroite en larmes d'argent,   Nos regards à l'éclat changeant   Sont verts et bleus comme les ondes! Avec un bruit pareil aux délicats frissons           Des moissons   Nous voltigeons sans avoir d'ailes;   Nous cherchons de tendres vainqueurs,   Nous sommes les sœurs immortelles Offertes aux désirs de vos terrestres cœurs!

English text We are the beauty that charms the strongest men, The trembling flowers of foam And of mist, Our fleeting kisses are the dream of the dead! Among our blonde tresses The water glimmers in silver tears. Our changing, sparkling glances Are green and blue like the waves.   With a sound like the delicate shivers Of harvest wheat We flutter about without wings. We seek tender conquerors. We are the immortal sisters Offered to the desires of your earthly hearts.