Frère Jacques
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The lyrics of the song "Frere Jacques" are about a person waking up their brother Jacques to warn him to ring the bells for morning prayer. The song starts with the line, "Frere Jacques, dormez-vous?" which translates to "Brother Jacques, are you sleeping?" The lyrics indicate that it is time to ring the bells for morning prayer by saying "Sonnez les matines", which means "Ring the morning bells". The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "Ding, deng, dong", which symbolizes the sound of the bells ringing.

The song is usually sung by children as it is easy to sing and fun to repeat the same lines. The song has become a part of the global cultural heritage and is sung in many countries in their respective languages. The origin of the song is uncertain, but it is believed that it was written by a French composer in the 18th century. The song has become so popular that it has been featured in many pop culture references, such as movies, TV shows, and video games.