Close Your Eyes – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with "Close Your Eyes," a poignant French rap track by Maître Gims and Jr O Crom. This song offers a compelling way to explore the nuances of French through its evocative lyrics and the artists' unique blend of hip-hop and African influences. Discover how the powerful narrative and introspective themes provide a rich context for understanding contemporary French culture and language.
Key Vocabulary
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danser /dɑ̃se/ A1 |
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milliardaire /miljaʁdɛʁ/ B1 |
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dragon /dʁɑɡɔ̃/ A1 |
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invisible /ɛ̃viʒibl/ A2 |
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lourd /luʁ/ A1 |
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flipper /flipɛʁ/ B2 |
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manchot /mɑ̃ʃo/ B1 |
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chialer /ʃjale/ C1 |
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abrutis /abʁyti/ C1 |
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profonde /pʁɔfɔ̃d/ B1 |
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business /ˈbɪznəs/ A2 |
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zouker /zuke/ C2 |
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acquis /aki/ B2 |
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hardcore /ˈhɑːdˌkɔːr/ B2 |
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cavalcade /kavalkad/ C1 |
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convoiter /kɔ̃vwatɛ/ C1 |
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autochtone /otɔktɔn/ C2 |
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claustrophobe /klɔstʁɔfɔb/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Bizarrement tout le monde sait danser dès que les billets jouent du violon
➔ Adverb of manner (Bizarrement)
➔ The adverb 'bizarrement' modifies the verb 'sait' to indicate the manner in which the action is performed.
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L'Afrique est un dragon qui cherche un briquet
➔ Metaphor (un dragon)
➔ The phrase 'un dragon' is used metaphorically to describe Africa, comparing it to a powerful and mythical creature.
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J'fais du bruit, mais j'reste invisible comme le criquet
➔ Comparison (comme le criquet)
➔ The comparison 'comme le criquet' is used to liken the speaker's invisibility to that of a cricket, emphasizing stealth.
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Le monde fait flipper comme Igor et Grichka
➔ Simile (comme Igor et Grichka)
➔ The simile 'comme Igor et Grichka' compares the world's frightening nature to the famous conjoined twins, emphasizing its unsettling aspect.
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J'suis le manchot qui te fera chialer les doigts dans le nez
➔ Hyperbole (les doigts dans le nez)
➔ The phrase 'les doigts dans le nez' is an idiomatic hyperbole meaning to do something very easily, emphasizing the speaker's confidence.
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C'est là où la rivière est plus profonde qu'elle fait le moins de bruit
➔ Comparative adjective (plus profonde)
➔ The comparative adjective 'plus profonde' is used to compare the depth of the river, indicating that the deeper it is, the less noise it makes.
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Rien n'est jamais acquis
➔ Negative construction (Rien n'est)
➔ The negative construction 'Rien n'est' emphasizes that nothing is ever guaranteed, using the negation of 'est' to convey certainty.
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Le monde est noir ma fille, close your eyes
➔ Direct address (ma fille)
➔ The direct address 'ma fille' is used to personally address the listener, creating a more intimate tone in the lyrics.
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