Une souris verte
Comptines TV Lyrics

The song Une souris verte is a classic French children's song that tells the story of a green mouse that is caught by the singer. The song has five stanzas, each of which describes a different situation in which the singer interacts with the mouse. The first stanza describes the singer catching the mouse and showing it to some gentlemen. The gentlemen tell the singer to dip the mouse in oil and water to turn it into a warm snail. The second stanza has the singer putting the mouse in a drawer, but the mouse complains that it is too dark. In the third stanza, the singer puts the mouse in their hat, but the mouse complains that it is too hot. In the fourth stanza, the singer puts the mouse in their pants, and the mouse leaves some feces. Finally, in the last stanza, the singer holds the mouse in their hand, and the mouse says that it is very comfortable.

The song is a classic example of a nonsensical children's song that has been passed down through generations. Though the lyrics do not make much sense, they are playful and fun for children to sing along with. The song also introduces young children to the idea of rhyming, as each of the stanzas ends with the rhyming words "eau" and "chaud."

The song has been adapted and translated into many other languages, including English, Spanish, and German. It has become a staple in many preschool and kindergarten classrooms, as it is a fun way to teach children basic vocabulary and sentence structure. Despite this, the song has received criticism for the use of the word "culotte" to describe where the singer puts the mouse in the fourth stanza. The word translates to "panties" in English, and some have argued that it is inappropriate to include in a children's song.