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Les Poissons — René Auberjonois Lyrics
Soundtrack: Classic Disney
Les Poissons Song Lyrics
CHEF LOUIS
Les poissons, les poissons
How I love les poissons
Love to chop and to serve little fish
First I cut off their heads
Then I pull out their bones
Ah mais oui, ca c'est toujours délice
Les poissons, les poissons
Hee hee hee, haw haw haw
With a cleaver I hack them in two
I pull out what's inside
And I serve it up fried
God, I love little fishes, don't you?
Here's something for tempting the palate
Prepared in the classic technique
First you pound the fish flat with a mallet
Then you slash through the skin
Give the belly a slice
Then you rub some salt in
'Cause that makes it taste nice
Zut alors, I have missed one!
Sacre bleu, what is this?
How on earth could I miss
Such a sweet little succulent crab
Quel Domage, what a loss
Here we go, in the sauce
Now some flour I think just a dab
Now I stuff you with bread
It don't hurt, 'cause you're dead!
And you're certainly lucky you are
'Cause it's gonna be hot in my big silver pot!
Tout aloo mon poisson
Au revoir
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Background and Context.
"Les Poissons" is a humorous and somewhat macabre song drom the "Classic Disney" soundtrack of "The Little Mermaid," a beloved animated film released in 1989. Voiced by Chef Louis, a character in the movie, the song is set in the kitchen where the chef gleefully prepares various seafood dishes. The song's lyrics, mixing English and French, underscore the chef's enjoyment and somewhat gruesome delight in cooking fish, reflecting the film's broader themes of undersea life and the clashes between aquatic characters and humans.
Main Message and Theme.
The song humorously explores the theme of culinary prepatation of seafood, juxtaposing the chef's joy and the horror from the perspective of the sea creatures, notably the film's protagonist mermaid, Ariel, and her friends. It's a lighthearted take on the food chain and human consumption habits, delivered in a way that's both entertaining and slightly macabre. This juxtaposition highlights the often overlooked reality of food preparation, wrapped in a catchy, playful melody characteristic of Disney's approach to addressing complex themes in an accessible manner.
Meaning and Analysis.
"Les Poissons" literally translates to "The Fish" in English, a straightforward title that belies the song's deeper dive into the blissful ignorance or indifference humans often show towards the sources of their food. Chef Louis's exaggerated enthusiasm for cooking and serving fish underscores a dark humor, especially as he describes in detail the process of preparing the fish, oblivious or indifferent to the perspective of Ariel and her aquatic friends who view these actions as horrifying. The song cleverly uses Chef Louis's perspective to comment on the often-unseen aspects of food preparation, serving up a critique of human disconnection from nature and the beings consumed, all under the guise of a comedic interlude in the film.
Emotional Tone.
The emotional tone of the song is predominantly playful and comedic, with a touch of the grotesque due to the graphic description of fish preparation. This blend creates a unique contrast between the upbeat music and the darker undertones of the lyrics, encapsulating Disney's ability to tackle complex themes in a manner that is both engaging and thought-provoking for audiences of all ages.
Genre and Style.
As part of the "Classic Disney" soundtrack, "Les Poissons" fits within the musical genre of film soundtracks, specifically designed to enhance the storytelling of "The Little Mermaid." The style of the song is theatrical and comedic, with elements of traditional French music woven into its composition to accentuate the chef's character and the setting of the scene. This musical choice not only enriches the film's narrative but also adds a layer of cultural depth to the song, inviting listeners to engage with the story on multiple levels.
"Les Poissons" is a humorous and somewhat macabre song drom the "Classic Disney" soundtrack of "The Little Mermaid," a beloved animated film released in 1989. Voiced by Chef Louis, a character in the movie, the song is set in the kitchen where the chef gleefully prepares various seafood dishes. The song's lyrics, mixing English and French, underscore the chef's enjoyment and somewhat gruesome delight in cooking fish, reflecting the film's broader themes of undersea life and the clashes between aquatic characters and humans.
Main Message and Theme.
The song humorously explores the theme of culinary prepatation of seafood, juxtaposing the chef's joy and the horror from the perspective of the sea creatures, notably the film's protagonist mermaid, Ariel, and her friends. It's a lighthearted take on the food chain and human consumption habits, delivered in a way that's both entertaining and slightly macabre. This juxtaposition highlights the often overlooked reality of food preparation, wrapped in a catchy, playful melody characteristic of Disney's approach to addressing complex themes in an accessible manner.
Meaning and Analysis.
"Les Poissons" literally translates to "The Fish" in English, a straightforward title that belies the song's deeper dive into the blissful ignorance or indifference humans often show towards the sources of their food. Chef Louis's exaggerated enthusiasm for cooking and serving fish underscores a dark humor, especially as he describes in detail the process of preparing the fish, oblivious or indifferent to the perspective of Ariel and her aquatic friends who view these actions as horrifying. The song cleverly uses Chef Louis's perspective to comment on the often-unseen aspects of food preparation, serving up a critique of human disconnection from nature and the beings consumed, all under the guise of a comedic interlude in the film.
Emotional Tone.
The emotional tone of the song is predominantly playful and comedic, with a touch of the grotesque due to the graphic description of fish preparation. This blend creates a unique contrast between the upbeat music and the darker undertones of the lyrics, encapsulating Disney's ability to tackle complex themes in a manner that is both engaging and thought-provoking for audiences of all ages.
Genre and Style.
As part of the "Classic Disney" soundtrack, "Les Poissons" fits within the musical genre of film soundtracks, specifically designed to enhance the storytelling of "The Little Mermaid." The style of the song is theatrical and comedic, with elements of traditional French music woven into its composition to accentuate the chef's character and the setting of the scene. This musical choice not only enriches the film's narrative but also adds a layer of cultural depth to the song, inviting listeners to engage with the story on multiple levels.
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