Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotional depth of MHD's "Maman j'ai mal." This song offers a glimpse into the artist's journey, touching on themes of perseverance, loyalty, and vulnerability. By understanding the French lyrics, you can connect with the raw emotions and personal narrative that make this track a poignant expression of life's challenges.
Deep down it's the same
The same accounts to give before the Almighty
I try to keep the faith
Between angel and demon, I can be both at once
Mom trusts me, she says I'm brave
To get her out of trouble I can leave an arm
The homeland counts on me at the end of the month
I no longer have the strength to lift the weight
Still the same, I haven't changed
I hurt people, I'm sorry
At night at home I write verses to console myself
Always the same ones who followed me
And the same ones who hated me
I haven't changed teams
The beginning of a story being written
Mom, I'm hurting
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
At night I wonder what tomorrow's worry will be
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
Mom, I'm hurting, Mom, I'm hurting
More often under the porch than at home
The team shrinks every season
I was told "MHD, go it alone
No one will follow you in your coffin"
Trust is bought, friendship doesn't pay
If love is blind, for Mom I'm Ray Charles
One eye on my watch, my time is approaching
Before leaving here I want to make my loved ones dance
Still the same, I haven't changed
I hurt people, I'm sorry
At night at home, I write verses to console myself
Always the same ones who followed me
And the same ones who hated me
I haven't changed teams
The beginning of a story being written
Mom, I'm hurting
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
At night I wonder what tomorrow's worry will be
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
Mom, I'm hurting, Mom, I'm hurting
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
At night I wonder what tomorrow's worry will be
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
Mom, I'm hurting, Mom, I'm hurting
And the more time passes
I realize that success is never very far
I was far from the glitz
I'm still apprehensive when I go on stage
I hear the sound of the crowd
Mom, don't worry, your son will hold on
I'm not complaining, I have my family around me
They say I'm going to shine so I'm waiting my turn
Mom, I'm hurting
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
At night I wonder what tomorrow's worry will be
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
Mom, I'm hurting, Mom, I'm hurting
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
At night I wonder what tomorrow's worry will be
I try to pave my way but the jealous ones are there
Mom, I'm hurting, Mom, I'm hurting
Key Vocabulary
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Maman /ma.mɑ̃/ A1 |
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mal /mal/ A1 |
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pauvre /po.vʁ/ A1 |
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riche /ʁiʃ/ A1 |
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ange /ɑ̃ʒ/ A2 |
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démon /de.mɔ̃/ A2 |
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confiance /kɔ̃.fjɑ̃s/ B1 |
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brave /bʁav/ B1 |
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soucis /su.si/ B1 |
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force /fɔʁs/ A2 |
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gens /ʒɑ̃/ A2 |
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jaloux /ʒa.lu/ B1 |
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maison /mɛ.zɔ̃/ A1 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ A1 |
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heure /œʁ/ A1 |
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succès /syk.sɛ/ B1 |
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fils /fis/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Qu'tu sois riche ou pauvre
➔ Subjunctive mood used after 'que' to express doubt or uncertainty.
➔ The phrase "Qu'tu sois" indicates a condition that may or may not be true.
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J'essaye de garder la foi
➔ Present tense used to express ongoing actions.
➔ The phrase "J'essaye" indicates an attempt that is currently happening.
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Maman m'fait confiance
➔ Present tense with direct object pronoun.
➔ The phrase "Maman m'fait confiance" shows the relationship of trust.
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J'ai blessé des gens
➔ Past tense (passé composé) used to describe completed actions.
➔ The phrase "J'ai blessé" indicates an action that has been completed in the past.
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Les mêmes qui m'ont suivi
➔ Relative clause used to provide additional information.
➔ The phrase "Les mêmes qui m'ont suivi" specifies which people are being referred to.
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Maman, j'ai mal
➔ Direct address used to express emotion.
➔ The phrase "Maman, j'ai mal" conveys a sense of pain and need for comfort.
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Toujours le même j'ai pas changé
➔ Negation used to express the absence of change.
➔ The phrase "Toujours le même" emphasizes consistency despite challenges.
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