This song is not about Canada. It is about Québec nationalism pre-1900s when British North Americans still tho Canadian was too much of a frenchy word. The word Canada originate from what is now Québec. They lost the war. This song is about New-France Canada legacy (Republic of Bas-Canada).
Pas de provocation, svp ! Le Canada c'est maintenant la création des conquérants (les « Anglais ») qui ont banni ces Canadiens (Canayens, c'est-à- dire les Canadiens français !) Les Anglais ont volé leurs noms, les chansons, l'hymne nationale, les symboles (castor, feuille d'érable) aux Canadiens français.
That's the same with me! I LOVE that movie, and have been in love with this song ever since that movie. I am Canadian, but have never heard this song prior to One Week.
According to Wikipedia: "Un Canadien errant" ("A Wandering Canadian") is a song written in 1842 by Antoine Gérin-Lajoie after the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837-38. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Un_Canadien_errant
one great nation, stretching from sea to sea to sea, and we must continue to grow closer together as it has grown far from it's roots. If not physically, at least in spirit. Vive le Canada!
S't'un peu comme quand le Canada Unis a pris les terre des métis et français de la rivière rouge en 1866. Les Franco-metis du Manitoba ont été chassées de leurs terres (Louis riel) . Maintenant, ont doit se battre pour notre éducation et nos droit en tans que francophones car les anglais (Canada unis) sont venus ya 150 ans.
Well....it's more complex than that. It was written by French Canadians (not "French") who wanted to be independant from the British Empire. They supported the concurrent independence movement in Upper Canada.
Let bygones be bygones. It's wrong that many of these rebels were executed or deported to Australia, but let's be honet: neither of the Canadas were ready for a successful detachment from Britain. It came in stages ten years later, thirty years later, in1931 and finally in 1982. Both French Canadians and English Canadians have done great things for this country. We may be thinly spread, full of unique groups and ancient and new traditions, but we haeve many things in common. We are the people of
Can anyone tell me what these lyrics mean in english? I found this song on "One Week" and I love it. I just don't know what they're saying...but it sounds so sweet :)
Do you still want the lyrics? I first heard this song three years ago when I was taking my first French class, and I didn't understand them either. But after a few years of French classes, I gradually understood the lyrics and parts of them literally made me cry.
Such a sad song, if you know what the lyrics are saying. I do have faith that this country of mine can turn around and become the shining beacon of opportunity and progressivism it used to be, and I also have faith that English and French Canada can reconcile with each other. I mean come on, there are far worse things we can be arguing over, and both sides have contributed significantly to this country of ours.
This is the song of any Canuck expat now. To be honest (in addition to the historical events described)....it actually makes me think of Seth Rogan, as corny as that may sound. A good North Van boy.
Hello Cestmarki. Je travaille pour une société de production et nous souhaitons utiliser cette chanson pour un documentaire sur les itinérants. Peux-tu m'indiquer comment te contacter pour tout ce qui a trait aux droits? Merci d'avance pour ton retour rapide. Fadima
If you use the modern word, expressions. They would sing Un Québécois errant. I''m from Quebec, I spent so many years all around canada. I really like you people from outside of Quebec but I really want a independent Quebec. We don't have the same culture at all, values and the way we see life. A other reason I why i want the independence, it's our country is too big. The people don't think the same way in newfoundland, maritimes, quebec, ontario, prairies, bc and the territory. When Ontario is happy, the prairies are mad. When the prairies are happy, the ontario people are mad. There is something so funny, I've met so many people who are for the independence of Ireland and against the independence of Quebec. hahahahaha
Not exactly; there was no independence movement until the 1970s, and even then it was more of sovereignty-association. Quebecers back then thought of themselves as part of a greater French-Canadian nation, and (just like today) independent thought was not really at the forefront. Many in fact saw themselves as part of a greater CANADIAN nation, as everyone within Canada should. Also, the whole premise of Quebec separating because Canada is too big is ridiculous. And the idea that you should separate because your culture is different is also flawed: partly because it's not that different (and also because you're not the only Francophone part of Canada) and partly because the whole idea of a Confederation is that you have very different regions working together because of their shared history and shared interests. Newfoundland is as old (in some cases older) than Quebec, and there's no outcry for independence over there. Quebec is a wonderful, important part of a grand country, as is every province and territory. "Canada will be a strong country when Canadians of all provinces feel at home in all parts of the country, and when they feel that all Canada belongs to them." - Pierre Trudeau And that is exactly how I feel. Being from North Vancouver, I feel at home wherever I go in this country. Vive le Canada.
Umm, no they don't. Show me a paste-up for that claim. And why don't you feel at home? I thought you said "I really like you people from outside of Quebec"?
I'm from Toronto. I left Canada to go to grad school in the states. It took leaving to understand what I left behind. The original poster is correct. The Canadien were the original "Canadians." The French were typically extremely diplomatic in dealing with the Natives (by comparison, especially with Americans), brave, and loved the land. The British were "far less than kind" in dealing with both, and when circumstance pushed all together, besides a few shining examples - like General Murray - the goals of most British, like Lord Durham, was to assimilate and destroy French culture. Personally, I'm sorry for my ignorant outlook to the Quebecois throughout most of my life, and I understand why they would want to separate. And look at the decimation of the once proud Indian populations. The collapse of the fisheries... sometimes Canada needs to remember who it is, because it's a proud damn history. This is just my opinion. That's it. I am a humble anglophone. I can't speak French, I'm from Scarborough (not Toronto as I said earlier, although now I suppose that's technically true, and unfortunate as you all know). I am not a historian, nor a politician. I'm a physicist. For years I thought French culture was stupid and thought the Separatists should just go away. Now, I get it. I would be pissed, angry, and vengeful too if after 400 years of honourable struggle my history was reduced to a few laws about a second language. Please don't get offended, because this is just my view. It's okay if you think I'm wrong, and I want to hear why you think I'm wrong, because we're one nation, and we need to stick together, and amalgamate, not separate. We need to embrace everything - Francophone, Anglophone, Native, and really, anyone else who wants to be with us and make us stronger, because that's who we've always been. All of it, without forgetting a single piece, and we need to make sure we stake a piece for ourselves separate from both Europe and America. That's the whole damn point of the men behind this song, my friends.
Thank you for that, you seem like a very logical and even-handed person who loves Canada, just like me. I also believe that it is of the utmost importance for all Canadians to embrace our collective culture - lots of people have ancestors and descendants in every province, and even if they don't they are still all part of the same nation. As to your point about the British and French, the only people called Canadians were French-speaking back then. For Quebecers to be angry at Anglophone Canadian today for the conquest is utterly irrational, because there were no English-speaking Canadians (unless, at a stretch, you can count Nova Scotia and Newfoundland) back then. The Canadiens were the Canadians, and they were born of this land just as we were. As such, I consider myself one of them. The history of all peoples who have ever lived here is part of your personal history as a Canadian, whether or not you have strong blood ties to New France, the Metis, or whoever. Seocndly, Quebec gets literally everything they ask for legislation-wise. They're the only province or territory with an override clause to put the kibosh on proposed federal laws. French is still by far the most common tongue there, but it's also fairly widespread across the country. There are myriad Francophone cultures across this country as old as most of Quebec, yet Quebec barely acknowledges them. Neither the Canadian government nor the provincial governments (Quebec included) are innocent when I comes to dealing with their own people, but any mistakes made are decades in the past now. Canadians should see themselves as much a part of Alberta as of the Yukon, as much a part of Manitoba as New Brunswick. Brayon, Vancouverite, Newfie, Fransaskois, all are united as one.
Arrêté dire d'être fier d'être Canadian parce que sa pas rapport avec les Patriote les patriote vouler faire la république du bas Canada (français) Aujourd'hui c'est le Canada fédéral les deux son pas les même pays. Le Canada fédéral a détruit la république.
exactly i was writen just to support the independant movment in quebec, this song is pretty recent, its not a old one, and it is talking about old quebec 200years ago when english has invade quebec and new brunswick
I saw this on "One Week" and having never before heard it I absolutely fell in love with this song, but especially with this version. Great song.
Canada is just the best! Hug from Brazil! We love you!
This song is not about Canada. It is about Québec nationalism pre-1900s when British North Americans still tho Canadian was too much of a frenchy word. The word Canada originate from what is now Québec. They lost the war. This song is about New-France Canada legacy (Republic of Bas-Canada).
Chemistry Atomistic thanks
Pas de provocation, svp ! Le Canada c'est maintenant la création des conquérants (les « Anglais ») qui ont banni ces Canadiens (Canayens, c'est-à- dire les Canadiens français !) Les Anglais ont volé leurs noms, les chansons, l'hymne nationale, les symboles (castor, feuille d'érable) aux Canadiens français.
That's the same with me! I LOVE that movie, and have been in love with this song ever since that movie. I am Canadian, but have never heard this song prior to One Week.
Such a beautiful song! Great movie!
Liked, Subscribed, and added to my favourites. Something I should have done a lifetime ago... Love from Pune, India.
Amen mes frères Patriotes. Je me souviens.
According to Wikipedia: "Un Canadien errant" ("A Wandering Canadian") is a song written in 1842 by Antoine Gérin-Lajoie after the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837-38. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Un_Canadien_errant
One week.
one great nation, stretching from sea to sea to sea, and we must continue to grow closer together as it has grown far from it's roots. If not physically, at least in spirit. Vive le Canada!
Vive le Canada !
S't'un peu comme quand le Canada Unis a pris les terre des métis et français de la rivière rouge en 1866. Les Franco-metis du Manitoba ont été chassées de leurs terres (Louis riel) . Maintenant, ont doit se battre pour notre éducation et nos droit en tans que francophones car les anglais (Canada unis) sont venus ya 150 ans.
Le Canada-Unis n'est rien de plus que la contuinité du British North America. Le vrai Canada était francais.
La région de la rivière Rouge devrait être réservée à la nation Métis et devenir officiellement francophone.
Well....it's more complex than that. It was written by French Canadians (not "French") who wanted to be independant from the British Empire. They supported the concurrent independence movement in Upper Canada.
Let bygones be bygones. It's wrong that many of these rebels were executed or deported to Australia, but let's be honet: neither of the Canadas were ready for a successful detachment from Britain. It came in stages ten years later, thirty years later, in1931 and finally in 1982. Both French Canadians and English Canadians have done great things for this country. We may be thinly spread, full of unique groups and ancient and new traditions, but we haeve many things in common. We are the people of
I really want this version of the song but couldn't find it on itunes, I'm so bummed :(!!
Can anyone tell me what these lyrics mean in english? I found this song on "One Week" and I love it. I just don't know what they're saying...but it sounds so sweet :)
Do you still want the lyrics? I first heard this song three years ago when I was taking my first French class, and I didn't understand them either. But after a few years of French classes, I gradually understood the lyrics and parts of them literally made me cry.
J'taime Canada ! ;-;
you may wanna check the lyrics !
Such a sad song, if you know what the lyrics are saying. I do have faith that this country of mine can turn around and become the shining beacon of opportunity and progressivism it used to be, and I also have faith that English and French Canada can reconcile with each other. I mean come on, there are far worse things we can be arguing over, and both sides have contributed significantly to this country of ours.
I can't seem to find this version on itunes. anyone have any luck?
This is the song of any Canuck expat now. To be honest (in addition to the historical events described)....it actually makes me think of Seth Rogan, as corny as that may sound. A good North Van boy.
la plus bonne version de cette chanson! pour que je ne peut pas trouver comment on joue?
I know! Where can I get a copy of this version?
ou est-ce que je peut trouver cette version de la chanson sur l'internet?
You know that this song was written for the french people that fought to be legally independent from the English Upper Canada ?
Does anyone know the guitar chords for this song please ?
Did you finally find out?
Hello Cestmarki. Je travaille pour une société de production et nous souhaitons utiliser cette chanson pour un documentaire sur les itinérants. Peux-tu m'indiquer comment te contacter pour tout ce qui a trait aux droits? Merci d'avance pour ton retour rapide.
Fadima
ispeax frech to
meme avec moi
The Idea of what Canada is was lost in the eighties and is gone forever...what do I know though lol
2:23
Je ne sais pas.
Ma prof ma montre ce chanson aussi
If you use the modern word, expressions. They would sing Un Québécois errant. I''m from Quebec, I spent so many years all around canada. I really like you people from outside of Quebec but I really want a independent Quebec. We don't have the same culture at all, values and the way we see life. A other reason I why i want the independence, it's our country is too big. The people don't think the same way in newfoundland, maritimes, quebec, ontario, prairies, bc and the territory. When Ontario is happy, the prairies are mad. When the prairies are happy, the ontario people are mad. There is something so funny, I've met so many people who are for the independence of Ireland and against the independence of Quebec. hahahahaha
Not exactly; there was no independence movement until the 1970s, and even then it was more of sovereignty-association. Quebecers back then thought of themselves as part of a greater French-Canadian nation, and (just like today) independent thought was not really at the forefront. Many in fact saw themselves as part of a greater CANADIAN nation, as everyone within Canada should. Also, the whole premise of Quebec separating because Canada is too big is ridiculous. And the idea that you should separate because your culture is different is also flawed: partly because it's not that different (and also because you're not the only Francophone part of Canada) and partly because the whole idea of a Confederation is that you have very different regions working together because of their shared history and shared interests. Newfoundland is as old (in some cases older) than Quebec, and there's no outcry for independence over there. Quebec is a wonderful, important part of a grand country, as is every province and territory.
"Canada will be a strong country when Canadians of all provinces feel at home in all parts of the country, and when they feel that all Canada belongs to them." - Pierre Trudeau
And that is exactly how I feel. Being from North Vancouver, I feel at home wherever I go in this country. Vive le Canada.
I'm sorry, newfoundland want the independance. I'm in Toronto, I don't feel at home
Umm, no they don't. Show me a paste-up for that claim. And why don't you feel at home? I thought you said "I really like you people from outside of Quebec"?
I'm from Toronto. I left Canada to go to grad school in the states. It took leaving to understand what I left behind.
The original poster is correct. The Canadien were the original "Canadians." The French were typically extremely diplomatic in dealing with the Natives (by comparison, especially with Americans), brave, and loved the land. The British were "far less than kind" in dealing with both, and when circumstance pushed all together, besides a few shining examples - like General Murray - the goals of most British, like Lord Durham, was to assimilate and destroy French culture.
Personally, I'm sorry for my ignorant outlook to the Quebecois throughout most of my life, and I understand why they would want to separate. And look at the decimation of the once proud Indian populations. The collapse of the fisheries... sometimes Canada needs to remember who it is, because it's a proud damn history.
This is just my opinion. That's it. I am a humble anglophone. I can't speak French, I'm from Scarborough (not Toronto as I said earlier, although now I suppose that's technically true, and unfortunate as you all know). I am not a historian, nor a politician. I'm a physicist. For years I thought French culture was stupid and thought the Separatists should just go away. Now, I get it.
I would be pissed, angry, and vengeful too if after 400 years of honourable struggle my history was reduced to a few laws about a second language.
Please don't get offended, because this is just my view. It's okay if you think I'm wrong, and I want to hear why you think I'm wrong, because we're one nation, and we need to stick together, and amalgamate, not separate. We need to embrace everything - Francophone, Anglophone, Native, and really, anyone else who wants to be with us and make us stronger, because that's who we've always been. All of it, without forgetting a single piece, and we need to make sure we stake a piece for ourselves separate from both Europe and America.
That's the whole damn point of the men behind this song, my friends.
Thank you for that, you seem like a very logical and even-handed person who loves Canada, just like me. I also believe that it is of the utmost importance for all Canadians to embrace our collective culture - lots of people have ancestors and descendants in every province, and even if they don't they are still all part of the same nation.
As to your point about the British and French, the only people called Canadians were French-speaking back then. For Quebecers to be angry at Anglophone Canadian today for the conquest is utterly irrational, because there were no English-speaking Canadians (unless, at a stretch, you can count Nova Scotia and Newfoundland) back then. The Canadiens were the Canadians, and they were born of this land just as we were. As such, I consider myself one of them. The history of all peoples who have ever lived here is part of your personal history as a Canadian, whether or not you have strong blood ties to New France, the Metis, or whoever.
Seocndly, Quebec gets literally everything they ask for legislation-wise. They're the only province or territory with an override clause to put the kibosh on proposed federal laws. French is still by far the most common tongue there, but it's also fairly widespread across the country. There are myriad Francophone cultures across this country as old as most of Quebec, yet Quebec barely acknowledges them.
Neither the Canadian government nor the provincial governments (Quebec included) are innocent when I comes to dealing with their own people, but any mistakes made are decades in the past now. Canadians should see themselves as much a part of Alberta as of the Yukon, as much a part of Manitoba as New Brunswick. Brayon, Vancouverite, Newfie, Fransaskois, all are united as one.
francais
Arrêté dire d'être fier d'être Canadian parce que sa pas rapport avec les
Patriote les patriote vouler faire la république du bas Canada (français)
Aujourd'hui c'est le Canada fédéral les deux son pas les même pays.
Le Canada fédéral a détruit la république.
Heu, combien de temps as tu vécu sous ta roche?
Et toi combien de temps a tu sniffer du nitro? :)
nitropost Tu te prends pour la version Québécoise de Severus maintenant? Ca c'est du sérieux.
Je taime
Merci beaucoup, il fait longtemps que je cherche cette version de la chanson :)
des belles paroles, mais la voix du chanteur...
The loss of our country to the SeeSeaPea made me think of this song and I had to here it. God bless and ask questions...
movie shows the beauty of our land
L'Acadie pour toujours!
Très belle
merci !
ma prof. a nous montrer ma classe cette chanson
*Ma prof nous a montré cette vidéo en classe.
This song makes me very proud to be a Canadian :)
Quelle langue est-ce ?
Igaluit italien
C'est du zoulou.
exactly i was writen just to support the independant movment in quebec, this song is pretty recent, its not a old one, and it is talking about old quebec 200years ago when english has invade quebec and new brunswick
worst version ever!