THE NEW SONGS OF DEPARTURE: TRIUMPH OF THE UNION

This song serves a different purpose to "The Song of the Vagabonds." It is written in order to inspire a greater sense of patriotism amongst the French people; to fight and die for their country. The song presents the wish of a soldier's family and friends to see them find glory in war, to fight for France and for it's empire. This was published during a time of intense social turmoil and displeasure with the emperor, indicating a disconnect between the publishers of this song and those who were supposed to be it's recipients.