When "Le Chant des Canuts" resounds at Groupama Stadium, it is the history of Lyon's working class that resonates. "Le Chant des Canuts" is the historical anthem of Lyon that celebrates the silk weavers, a symbol of popular resistance in Lyon.
Sung during the biggest moments, this Lyon anthem, OL, connects the club to the city's working-class identity. Discover how this revolutionary 19th-century song became the anthem of Les Gones at Groupama Stadium.
The Canuts, weavers of Lyon silk
The Canuts were the silk weavers of 19th-century Lyon, working on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse hill. Their name comes from the can, the spool of thread used on the looms. They embody the history of Lyon's working class.
"The Song of the Canuts" was created during the revolts of 1831 and 1834, when the weavers rose up against their working conditions. This revolutionary song, "Live working or die fighting," resonated on the barricades of Lyon.
"Live by working or die fighting"
This motto of the Canuts, the heart of their song, expresses the dignity of their work and their pride . The weavers refused poverty and demanded to be able to live decently from their labor. This demand still resonates today.
At Groupama Stadium, when the Gones sing "Le Chant des Canuts" (The Song of the Silk Workers), they are reclaiming this working-class heritage of Lyon. The popular Lyon club is part of this tradition of working-class pride and resistance against economic oppression.
Lyrics of the Song of the Canuts sung at OL
Chorus sung at Groupama Stadium:
We are the Canuts.
We are completely naked,
We have no money to weave gold.
We are the Canuts!
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The Song of the Canuts - OL
La Croix-Rousse, the Canuts district
La Croix-Rousse, a hill in Lyon, was the historic home of the Canuts (silk weavers ). These weavers worked in their combined workshops and living quarters, creating the world-renowned Lyon silk. This working-class neighborhood embodies the soul of Lyon's industrial heritage.
Today, when the Lyon fans sing "Le Chant des Canuts" at Groupama Stadium, they are honoring this neighborhood, this history. OL proudly proclaims itself a popular Lyon club, heir to the working-class values of dignity and resistance of the weavers.
A revolutionary song that became a sports anthem
A remarkable transformation: a 19th-century revolutionary song becomes a 21st-century sporting anthem. This reappropriation shows how football inherits social struggles and perpetuates the memory of Lyon's popular battles.
At Groupama Stadium, "Le Chant des Canuts" (The Song of the Silk Workers) serves as a reminder that football is a popular sport, born in the working classes. OL perpetuates this tradition: the club of the Gones (the Lyonnais), of the workers, of the people of Lyon, singing of their working-class history.
OL's popular identity
By adopting "Le Chant des Canuts", OL affirms its popular identity . It is not the club of the elites, it is the club of the people of Lyon, heirs of the Canuts who fought to live with dignity from their work.
This popular demand sets OL apart from other clubs. The Gones don't deny their working-class origins; they celebrate them proudly. "Le Chant des Canuts" (The Song of the Canuts) has become a marker of an inseparable club-people identity at Groupama Stadium.
The pride of Lyon's working class
"Le Chant des Canuts" expresses an enduring working-class pride . The weavers were not ashamed of their condition; they were proud of it. This pride is passed on to Lyon supporters who sing their working-class history without hesitation.
At Groupama Stadium, managers and workers sing "Le Chant des Canuts" together. Football temporarily erases class divisions; all recognize themselves as heirs to the Lyon weavers, united in the same popular pride of the Gones.
Passing on history to children
For a child from Lyon, learning "Le Chant des Canuts" means discovering the working-class history of their city . Parents explain: the Canuts were weavers who fought for their rights. The child absorbs this history.
This transmission of knowledge makes Groupama Stadium a place of popular education. Football teaches local history and perpetuates the memory of workers' struggles. "Le Chant des Canuts" becomes a vehicle for historical awareness for young Lyon players.
A symbol of resistance
"The Song of the Canuts" symbolizes resistance against oppression . The weavers refused to accept poverty and fought for their dignity. This spirit of resistance still characterizes the Lyon fans at Groupama Stadium today.
In contrast to the corporate clubs of modern football, "Le Chant des Canuts" (The Song of the Silk Workers) recalls the sport's working-class origins. OL does not forget its roots, remaining true to the working-class values of resistance, solidarity, and dignity of the Lyon silk workers.
Unity through historical song
When "Le Chant des Canuts" rings out, all the Gones sing together : Bad Gones in the North, Lyon 1950 in the South, families on the sides. The historic song unites all the components of Lyon's fanbase at the Groupama.
This unit transforms 59,186 individuals into a historical community. The Gones are not simply supporters of a football club; they are heirs to a tradition of working-class resistance. "Le Chant des Canuts" (The Song of the Silk Workers) cements this collective identity at Groupama Stadium.
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FAQ – The Song of the Canuts
Who were the Canuts?
The Canuts were the silk weavers of 19th-century Lyon, working on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse hill. Their name comes from the can, a spool of thread. The Song of the Canuts was created during the revolts of 1831 and 1834 with the motto "Live working or die fighting."
Why does OL sing this revolutionary song?
By adopting the Chant des Canuts (Song of the Silk Workers), OL affirms its popular identity. It is not the club of the elites, it is the club of the people of Lyon, heirs to the Canuts who fought for a decent life. This popular claim distinguishes OL at Groupama Stadium.
What does Croix-Rousse represent?
La Croix-Rousse, a hill in Lyon, was the historic home of the Canuts (silk weavers). The weavers worked there in their combined workshops and apartments, creating the world-renowned Lyon silk. This working-class neighborhood embodies the spirit of Lyon's labor movement, which Olympique Lyonnais (OL) honors with its songs.
How does this song convey the story?
For a child from Lyon, learning the Song of the Canuts means discovering the working-class history of their city. This transmission makes the Groupama Stadium a place of popular education. Football teaches local history, perpetuating the memory of the struggles of Lyon's weavers.
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