Bord de Lac Bijou Zachary Richard
"Bord de Lac Bijou" by Zachary Richard, released in 1979, is a #Folk song that captures the beauty and tranquility of life by a lake. The lyrics evoke themes of nostalgia, nature, and the deep connection to one's roots. Richard's poetic imagery reflects the serenity and simplicity of rural life, celebrating the landscapes of Louisiana. Musically, it combines traditional Cajun influences with rich melodies, showcasing his unique voice and storytelling. The song has become a cultural staple, highlighting the significance of Cajun heritage and the natural environment.
In South Louisiana, In the Attakapas wood
Where the river meets the levee
Planted in the cove is an old live oak
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
Amongst its leaves, in the tangle of the branches
The swallows return every spring
They find refuge in that old oak
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
Chorus:
Turn, turn in my arms
Hold me tight once again
Stay with me underneath the live oak tree
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
It was in 1957
The first time that I saw them
The two together, building their nest
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
They would return when the winter was done
I called them Pierre and Marie
A big «Monsieur » black as the night
His lady by his side
Chorus
During Lent this last April
I saw him one last time
A lone bird, waiting on his branch
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
He was still, his heart breaking
Watching from morning until night
Until that Sunday when he was gone
From the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
Chorus
---
.
Where the river meets the levee
Planted in the cove is an old live oak
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
Amongst its leaves, in the tangle of the branches
The swallows return every spring
They find refuge in that old oak
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
Chorus:
Turn, turn in my arms
Hold me tight once again
Stay with me underneath the live oak tree
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
It was in 1957
The first time that I saw them
The two together, building their nest
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
They would return when the winter was done
I called them Pierre and Marie
A big «Monsieur » black as the night
His lady by his side
Chorus
During Lent this last April
I saw him one last time
A lone bird, waiting on his branch
On the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
He was still, his heart breaking
Watching from morning until night
Until that Sunday when he was gone
From the shore of Lake Bijou (jewel)
Chorus
---
.
Comments (0)
The minimum comment length is 50 characters.
Information
Users of Guests are not allowed to comment this publication.
There are no comments yet. You can be the first!