La ronde des légumes
Clipounets & Les Petits Minous Lyrics

The lyrics of Clipounets & Les Petits Minous's song La ronde des légumes depict a whimsical and playful scene in which all the vegetables are having a good time together under the moonlight. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ils s'amusaient, eh" which translates to "they were having fun, eh" emphasizing the joyous and carefree nature of the moment. The second verse mentions specific vegetables and their playful activities. The cornichon (pickle) is spinning around, the pomme de terre (potato) is jumping in the air, the artichaud (artichoke) is making little jumps, the salsifis (salsify) are waltzing silently, and the choux fleurs (cauliflowers) are swaying with ardor. The playful imagery and personification of the vegetables' behavior create a fun and imaginative landscape that can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.

The chorus also includes the line "Et les passants les regardaient" which translates to "and the passersby were watching them" adding an element of humor and absurdity to the scene. The fact that the passersby are ignoring the unusual spectacle of dancing vegetables and going about their business while watching them simultaneously adds to the surreal nature of the song. The final line of the song is "Chut", which is an onomatopoeic word that represents a shushing sound. This is likely included to further emphasize the surreptitious nature of the moment, as if the vegetables are having a secret party that only the listener is aware of.