Ten little Indians standing in a line   One stood looking at another man’s wife then there were nine   Nine little Indians their hearts all full of hate   One took another’s goods then there were eight   Eight little Indians they just got down from heaven   One told a lie about another’s best friend then there were seven   Seven little Indians all trying to get their kicks   One thought he found another way to get to heaven then there were six   Six little Indians all trying to stay alive   One took another man’s life then there were five   Five little Indians all trying to find the door   One pulled his mother down then there were four   Four little Indians all thinking that they gotta be free   One little Indian forgot to say his prayers then there were three   Three little Indians deciding what they’re gonna have to do   One took the name of God in vain then there were two   Two little Indians thinking that they oughtta have some fun   One took a liking to a picture of himself then there was one   One little Indian out looking for the sun   At six o’clock the moon came out then there were none.  

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson raconte l'histoire de dix Indiens réunis en une sorte de jeu cruel qui illustre la descente progressive vers la destruction. Chaque événement les amène à perdre un membre de leur groupe, à cause de la jalousie, de la mensonge, de la violence et de l'égoïsme. Au fil des strophes, on constate que les comportements négatifs entraînent finalement leur isolement et leur disparition, jusqu'à ce qu'il n’en reste plus un seul. Ce récit peut être perçu comme une réflexion sur les conséquences de nos actions et décisions. En décrivant comment la cupidité et le mépris mutuel conduisent à la chute, il met en lumière notre besoin de vivre en harmonie et de respecter les autres, tout en soulignant l'importance d'une vie spirituelle nourrie par la prière et le bon sens.