Édith Piaf - Milord (1959) "Milord," one of Édith Piaf's cherished songs, released in 1959, conveys a poignant tale of unrequited love and social disparity through her powerful voice. Georges Moustaki, a Greek-French singer-songwriter and Piaf's admirer, wrote the lyrics. The song tells of a downtrodden woman addressing an upper-class gentleman, "Milord," offering solace and urging him to join her in fleeting happiness. This theme of societal contrast is a recurring element in Piaf's music. Marg