Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of French rap with VALD's "DIEU MERCI." This powerful track from his album "Pandemonium" offers a unique blend of sharp lyricism and a surprisingly optimistic outlook, making it an excellent song to explore the nuances of modern French language and expressions of gratitude amidst adversity. Learn how a simple phrase like "Dieu merci" can carry deep personal and philosophical weight.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amis /a.mi/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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manger /mɑ̃.ʒe/ A1 |
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ennemis /ɑ̃.nə.mi/ A2 |
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heureux /ø.ʁø/ A2 |
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santé /sɑ̃.te/ A2 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ A2 |
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chance /ʃɑ̃s/ B1 |
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message /mə.saʒ/ B1 |
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réaliste /ʁe.a.list/ B2 |
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espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ B2 |
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accepter /ak.sep.te/ B2 |
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protéger /pʁɔ.te.ʒe/ B2 |
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blessure /blɛ.syʁ/ B2 |
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déni /de.ni/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Avant tout, je dis "Dieu merci"
➔ Use of the preposition "avant" and direct speech.
➔ "Avant tout" means 'above all' or 'first of all'. "Je dis" means 'I say'. This line emphasizes the speaker's gratitude.
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Même si les frites sont mouillées, je dis "Dieu merci"
➔ Use of "même si" expressing concession.
➔ "Même si" translates to 'even if'. It introduces a situation that doesn't change the speaker's feeling of gratitude.
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J'aurais pu être handicapé ou enfant soldat
➔ Conditional perfect tense ("j'aurais pu être") expressing a missed possibility.
➔ "J'aurais pu être" means 'I could have been'. It's used to reflect on different possible outcomes.
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Quand j'dis "Dieu merci" je suis deux fois optimiste
➔ Use of "quand" to express time and the adjective "optimiste".
➔ "Quand" means 'when'. This sentence highlights the connection between expressing gratitude and feeling optimistic.
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J'aurais pu être prof' de math, j'étais si bien parti
➔ Imperfect subjunctive form with "j'étais si bien parti" indicating a past potential and a justification.
➔ The line expresses a past potential, showing that the speaker was on a good path to becoming a math teacher but didn't pursue it. "J'étais si bien parti" means 'I was so well on my way'.
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Ce monde était déjà cruel, maintenant c'monde est pire
➔ Use of the imperfect tense ("était") and the comparative form "pire".
➔ "était" describes a state in the past. "Pire" means 'worse'. This compares the past state of the world to its present state.
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Si ça t'fait chier, chie dans l'eau potable
➔ Use of "si" for a conditional clause and imperative form.
➔ "Si" introduces a condition. The second part of the sentence is an imperative, giving a strong command.
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J'suis pas optimiste, là, j'suis réaliste
➔ Contrasting adjectives using "pas" and "là" for emphasis.
➔ "Pas optimiste" means 'not optimistic', contrasting with "réaliste" ('realistic'). "Là" emphasizes the current state of being.
Album: PANDEMONIUM

DIEU MERCI
VALD

DIEU MERCI
Vald

ROCHE NOIRE
Vald

REGULATION RELOADED
VALD, VLADIMIR CAUCHEMAR, TODI3FOR
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DIEU MERCI
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DIEU MERCI
Vald

ROCHE NOIRE
Vald

REGULATION RELOADED
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Désaccordé
Vald

Ma meilleure amie
Vald

Bonjour
Vald

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