Au claire de la lune
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The lyrics to "Au clair de la lune" tell a story of a conversation between three characters: the singer, Pierrot, and Lubin. The singer begins by asking Pierrot to lend them a pen to write a letter, as their candle has gone out and they have no fire. They plead with Pierrot to open the door for them, appealing to him "for the love of God."

Pierrot responds that he does not have a pen and is currently in bed. Instead, he suggests going to the neighbor's house, as he believes she might have what the singer is looking for, as there seems to be activity in her kitchen with the striking of a lighter.

The story then shifts to Lubin, who knocks on the door of a brunette woman. She responds, asking who is knocking so forcefully. Lubin requests her to open the door for the sake of the God of love.

As the song reaches its conclusion, the scene is set in the moonlight, where it is difficult to see clearly. Everyone is searching for the pen and the fire, but it remains uncertain what they found. However, what is clear is that the door is closed against them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Au clair de la lune" depict a whimsical and somewhat mysterious encounter between these characters, with themes of seeking assistance, the playfulness of moonlight, and the sense of being locked out or unable to find what one is searching for.