La famille tortue
Comptines TV Lyrics
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jamais on ne verra
la famille tortue courir après les rats
le papa tortue
et la maman tortue
et les enfants tortue
iront toujours au pas
The lyrics of Comptines TV's "La famille tortue" tell the story of a family of turtles who move slowly, never chasing after rats. The father, mother, and children all move at a "tortoise pace". The lyrics are repetitive, emphasizing the slow and steady nature of the turtles. Through this, the song conveys a message about the virtues of patience and perseverance. The turtles are content with their pace, never feeling the need to rush or compete with others.
The song is simple and catchy, making it easy for children to sing along, while also conveying an important message. The lyrics emphasize the importance of family and sticking together, as the turtles move in unison. The song also reinforces the idea of appreciating the little things in life, as the turtles move slowly and steadily, enjoying the journey rather than just the destination.
Line by Line Meaning
jamais on a vu
We have never seen
jamais on ne verra
We will never see
la famille tortue courir après les rats
The turtle family chasing rats
le papa tortue
The daddy turtle
et la maman tortue
And the mommy turtle
et les enfants tortue
And the baby turtles
iront toujours au pas
Will always move slowly
Contributed by Aubrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.