El Gall

- I've earned every praise, every shout of admiration! I'm the symbol of France! And in the coop, when the food comes, I’m the first to eat, the rooster that I am. Those who watch me can tell: it’s my time to lead. My beak isn’t a toy and it doesn’t take any hen the sparkle of my gaze.
And if the sun, through the fog that lies down, spreads its light, sees the mist and doesn’t melt it, - What are you doing? - I shout - you fool! Show your face and brighten the world! Those who watch me can tell: it’s my time to lead. My beak isn’t a toy.