Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of French urban pop with Maître Gims' hit song "J'me tire." This compelling track offers a unique opportunity to explore idiomatic French expressions like "J'me tire" (meaning "I'm outta here"), and provides insights into the challenges of fame through its introspective lyrics. Its relatable themes and catchy melodies make it a special song for language learners to connect with contemporary French culture and spoken language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
---|---|
tire /tiʁ/ A2 |
|
demande /dəmɑ̃d/ A2 |
|
parti /paʁti/ A2 |
|
motif /mɔtif/ B1 |
|
sensation /sɑ̃sɑsjɔ̃/ B2 |
|
curieux /kyʁjø/ B2 |
|
sombre /sɔ̃bʁ/ B2 |
|
cliché /klɪʃe/ B2 |
|
cible /sibl/ A2 |
|
rime /ʁim/ A2 |
|
people /pɛpl/ A1 |
|
vie /vi/ B1 |
|
artiste /aʁtist/ B1 |
|
🧩 Unlock "J'me tire" – every sentence and word gets easier with the app!
💬 Don’t let tough words stop you – the app’s got your back!
Key Grammar Structures
-
J'me tire, me demande pas pourquoi j'suis parti sans motif
➔ Subjunctive Mood in Indirect Questions (demander + subjunctive)
➔ The phrase "me demande pas pourquoi" uses the subjunctive indirectly because it expresses doubt or uncertainty. "Je suis parti" becomes "je sois parti" in the embedded clause, though the subjunctive is often omitted in modern spoken French in this case.
-
Parfois je sens mon cœur qui s'endurcit
➔ Relative Pronoun 'qui'
➔ "qui" is a relative pronoun that introduces a relative clause, acting as the subject of the verb "s'endurcit". The relative clause modifies "mon cœur".
-
C'est triste à dire mais plus rien ne m'attriste
➔ Negative Pronoun 'rien'
➔ "rien" means "nothing". Here, it's used with "ne" to create a complete negative statement. Note the structure: ne + verb + rien.
-
Si c'est comme ça, bah fuck la vie d'artiste
➔ Conditional 'Si' Clause with Implied Consequence
➔ The 'Si' clause sets a condition. 'Si c'est comme ça' (If it's like that) implies a specific, often negative, consequence. The "fuck la vie d'artiste" expresses the speaker's frustration with the conditions.
-
Je sais que ça fait cliché de dire qu'on est pris pour cible
➔ Impersonal Construction 'Ça fait + adjective + de + infinitive'
➔ This construction expresses a general statement about an action. Here, it means 'It's cliché to say that...' It highlights the impersonal nature of the statement.
-
Si j'reste, les gens me fuiront sûrement comme la peste
➔ Conditional 'Si' Clause (Future in Main Clause)
➔ This is a type 1 conditional, used for probable situations. The 'si' clause is in the present tense (si + present), and the main clause is in the future tense (future simple). This indicates that if the condition is met, the consequence is likely to happen.
-
Merci à ceux qui disent "Meu-gui on t'aime"
➔ Indirect Object Pronoun 'à ceux'
➔ "à ceux" means "to those" and introduces a group of people who are the recipients of the gratitude. It acts as an indirect object.
Album: Subliminal
Same Singer

Bella
Maître Gims

Est-ce que tu m'aimes ?
Maître Gims

J'me tire
Maître Gims

Brisé
Maître Gims

Game Over
Vitaa, Maître Gims

Tu vas me manquer
Maître Gims

Zombie
Maître Gims

Ça marche
Maître Gims, The Shin Sekaï

Changer
Maître Gims

Warano-Style
Maître Gims

Laissez passer
Maître Gims
Related Songs

Red Wine
MØ, Empress Of

Warrior
AURORA

Jones vs. Jones
Kool & The Gang

All Is Not Lost
OK Go, Pilobolus

Peter Pan
Kelsea Ballerini

Long Ago and Far Away
Frank Sinatra

Tricky
Crazy Frog

Jealous Type
Doja Cat

I'm Gonna Show You Crazy
Bebe Rexha

One More Time
Robin Schulz, Felix Jaehn, Alida

Joy to the World
Boney M.

Out Of My League
LANY

home
gnash, johnny yukon

Believer
American Authors

Write On Me
Fifth Harmony

Be Brave
Owl City

BRON
Lykke Li

Funhouse
P!nk

Naked
Jonas Blue, MAX

Slave to Your Love
Hurts