Clair de Lune
A-P-M Productions Lyrics

The song "Au clair de la lune" by A-P-M Productions is a French folk song that tells a story in three verses. In the first verse, the singer asks his friend Pierrot for a pen to write a message, but his candle has gone out and he has no fire. Pierrot suggests he goes to their neighbor's house, as she may have a pen and a fire. In the second verse, the singer goes to the neighbor's house and knocks on the door, but the neighbor does not know who is knocking. She eventually lets the singer in for "the love of God". In the final verse, the group searches for a pen and fire but are not successful, and the neighbor ends up closing the door on them.

The song is often seen as a lighthearted and playful piece of French folklore, but it may also have darker references. Some interpretations suggest that the song is related to secret societies, as the phrases "Prête-moi ta plume" ("Lend me your pen") and "On bat le briquet" ("We're striking a match") could refer to code words used by conspirators. The song may also be interpreted as a commentary on censorship and the suppression of speech, as the singer is unable to write or communicate effectively without the help of others.