This song, to a text by Ronsard, displays one of Lassus' greatest talents—taking a text that

would appear almost monotonous at first glance, and by masterly phrasing and working with strict

attention to the text, makes it a strong, cohesive, compelling composition. Another work

in which he does this particularly well is his chanson Beau le cristal.

Ronsard's text translates simply, "Good day, my heart, good day, my sweet life, good day,

my eye, good day, my sweetheart. Ah, good day, my completely beautiful one, my darling, my love,

my sweet springtime, my sweet just-bloomed flower, my sweet pleasure, my sweet dove, my

sparrow, my gracious turtledove, good day, my sweet rebel." Lassus, with very natural

phrases and graceful, slight ornamentation, and a very light touch, makes this a charming

little composition.

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