Lyrics & Translation
Explore the lyrical depth of Nekfeu's "Martin Eden," a song that uses Jack London's classic novel as a springboard to discuss ambition, identity, and societal pressures. Through its powerful verses, you can delve into the intricacies of the French hip-hop scene and gain insight into the artist's personal journey and worldview.
Key Vocabulary
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retour /ʁə.tuʁ/ A2 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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destin /dɛs.tɛ̃/ B1 |
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lueur /ly.œʁ/ B2 |
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cauchemar /koʃ.maʁ/ B2 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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argent /aʁ.ʒɑ̃/ B1 |
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industrie /ɛ̃.dys.tʁi/ B2 |
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fête /fɛt/ A2 |
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modèle /mɔ.dɛl/ B1 |
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ennemi /ɑ̃.nə.mi/ B1 |
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voyage /vwa.jaʒ/ A2 |
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bateau /ba.to/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est le retour de Ken Masters
➔ It is the return of Ken Masters
➔ Use of **c'est** (it is) + noun to introduce a subject.
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Y'a que quand j'suis premier que j'reste à ma place
➔ Only when I am first do I stay in my place
➔ Use of **que** after **y'a que quand** to specify the condition, and inverted subject-verb order for emphasis.
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On veut tous se mettre bien, rien ne sert de nier
➔ We all want to get by well, nothing good comes from denying
➔ Use of **rien ne sert de** + infinitive to express that something is useless or pointless.
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J'mets la nitro, j'veux une femme ni trop bête, ni trop belle
➔ I put on nitro, I want a woman neither too stupid nor too beautiful
➔ Use of **ni**... ni...** to express 'neither... nor...' in negative constructions.
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Rien ne sert de nier!
➔ It's useless to deny!
➔ Use of **rien ne sert de** + infinitive to emphasize that denying is pointless.
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Je vais transformer en S dollar le S du S-Crew
➔ I will transform the S of S-Crew into dollars
➔ Use of **transformer en** + noun to indicate converting or turning into something else.
Album: Feu

Martin Eden
Nekfeu

Nique les clones, Pt. II
Nekfeu

Tempête
Nekfeu

Ma dope
Nekfeu, SPri Noir

On Verra
Nekfeu
Same Singer

On Verra
Nekfeu

Ma dope
Nekfeu, SPri Noir

Princesse
Nekfeu, Nemir

Tempête
Nekfeu

Nique les clones, Pt. II
Nekfeu

Egérie
Nekfeu

Plume
Nekfeu

REUF
Nekfeu

Martin Eden
Nekfeu
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