Imagine a proud oak tree bragging about its strength to a humble reed, only to be ripped from the ground when a raging storm hits. Jean-Marc Versini and Anny Versini transform Jean de La Fontaine’s timeless fable into a playful folk-pop song where nature itself becomes the teacher. The oak’s booming voice claims to block the blazing sun and laugh at every breeze, while the reed calmly replies that it survives by bending instead of resisting. When the wild northern wind finally howls across the water, the flexible reed sways and survives, but the towering oak is torn out by its roots.
The song reminds us that true strength can lie in adaptability rather than sheer power. By giving each plant a lively personality and wrapping the lesson in catchy melodies, the Versinis invite listeners to reflect on pride, humility, and resilience—all while tapping their feet. After the final chord, we are left asking ourselves whether we stand like the oak or bend like the reed when life’s storms arrive.