Legendary British singer Morrissey debuted a powerful new song during a live performance in Israel, touching on the tragic fire that destroyed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, in 2019.
The new song comes after the ongoing riots raging across France following the death of a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop.
The song by Morrissey, with the lyric “Notre Dame, we know who tried to kill you,” touches on the catastrophic fire that t ravaged the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris four years ago.
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Notre Dame is the Archdiocese of Paris Cathedral, attracting millions of visitors every year.
The French newspaper Le Monde reported that the fire broke out in the attic, and the building was evacuated at the time.
Notre Dame spokesman Andre Finot told French media the entire wooden interior of the building is ablaze and will burn, “Everything is burning; nothing will remain from the frame,” AP reported.
Firefighters worked to salvage art and other priceless pieces inside Notre Dame after it caught fire.
The official story reported by the media was the fire may have been linked to a multi-million dollar renovation project.
Later, French media confirmed no construction workers at Notre Dame Cathedral at the time of the fire.
Morrissey’s new song release comes amid growing tensions in Paris following race riots following the death of an Algerian teenager during a traffic stop.
Lyrics:
Notre Dame
Notre Dame, we know who tried to kill you
Notre Dame, we know who tried to kill you
Notre Dame, we will not be silent
Notre Dame, we will not be silent
Before investigations, they said:
This is not terrorism!
Notre Dame, we will not be silent
Notre Dame, we will not be silent
Before investigations, they said:
There’s nothing to see here!
Notre Dame, a cold hand just touched me
Notre Dame, a cold hand just touched me
Notre Dame, we will not be silent
Notre Dame, we will not be silent
Before any investigations, they said:
This is not terrorism!
Notre Dame, a cold hand just touched me
Notre Dame, a cold hand just touched me
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