Lyrics & Translation
Explore the heartfelt lyrics of Alonzo's "Papa Allo" to understand the complexities of balancing a demanding career with fatherhood. This song offers a poignant glimpse into the emotional landscape of familial relationships, allowing listeners to connect with themes of love, absence, and the desire for presence, all while enjoying a significant piece of French hip-hop.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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merde /mɛʁd/ B2 |
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sous /su/ A2 |
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habits /a.bi/ B1 |
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école /ekɔl/ A2 |
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fou /fu/ B1 |
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fils /fij/ A2 |
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voyage /vwajaʒ/ B1 |
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clip /klip/ B2 |
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studio /sty.djo/ B2 |
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rappelle-moi /ʁapɛl mwa/ C1 |
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scène /sɛn/ B2 |
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style /stil/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu réponds pas tu saoules, t'es où? Allô?
➔ Informal register, verb "saouler"
➔ "Tu réponds pas tu saoules" uses a very informal register. "Saouler" (to annoy, to bother) is used colloquially. "T'es où?" is a shortened form of "Tu es où?" (Where are you?)
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Rien à foutre qu'tu sois une star
➔ Informal expression "Rien à foutre de/que"
➔ "Rien à foutre de/que" (I don't give a damn about/that) is a vulgar and informal expression used to show indifference or contempt.
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Fils, j'suis en voyage pour le taff, je m'arrête pas
➔ Elision, informal vocabulary "taff"
➔ "J'suis" is an elided form of "Je suis". "Taff" is a slang word for "travail" (work).
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Fils faut des lovés, bientôt j'vais tout stopper
➔ Informal vocabulary "lovés", future proche
➔ "Lovés" is a slang word for "argent" (money). "J'vais" is a shortened form of "Je vais". "Je vais tout stopper" is the future proche, indicating something that will happen soon.
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Tiens-toi bien la vie c'est pas un film, c'est pas Gomorra
➔ Imperative mood, Informal, Cultural reference
➔ "Tiens-toi bien" is an expression in the imperative mood, meaning "Behave yourself" or "Watch yourself". "Gomorra" is a cultural reference to the Italian crime film/TV series Gomorrah.
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Fils "so comman" parle-moi de l'école, c'est quoi c't'histoire?
➔ Code-switching (French-English), Verlan/phonetic spelling
➔ "So comman" is a phonetic spelling of the English phrase "So come on". "C't'histoire" is a shortened/informal way to say "cette histoire". The code-switching from French to English adds a certain flavor to the song and the informal register.
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1ère fois
Imen Es, Alonzo

Papa allo
Alonzo

Binta
Alonzo

Dernière Fois
Alonzo, Imen ES

Petit génie
Jungeli, Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, Lossa
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