Marj Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I was wondering why the beatles used a piece of "La Marseille" at the beginning of their song. I know it's supposed to be romantic. Have you ever take a look at the lyrics?? http://www.marseillaise.org/english/others.htmlIt's a WAR song!! Not a love song, I know Paul MacCartney speaks a little French he certainly knew that!La marseillaise fits better a hard rock song than a love song!!I just wanted to know your point of view.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I gathered the contradiction was intentional. It is a pretty brutal anthem, but at least you make us English look a bit better for our "crush those rebellious scots" verse! What I can't understand is why on "The Simpsons" they use the French anthem as the theme music for whenever the Simpsons go to England? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marj Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 I gathered the contradiction was intentional. It is a pretty brutal anthem, but at least you make us English look a bit better for our "crush those rebellious scots" verse! What I can't understand is why on "The Simpsons" they use the French anthem as the theme music for whenever the Simpsons go to England?Really? I've never noticed that! My boyfriend is a big Simpson fan...I hope he didn't choose me because of my name! LOLThis good old French/English battle. My brother lives in england and my nevew speak english better than French.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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