Pookie – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Aya Nakamura
• Album: Nakamura

Lyrics & Translation

Learning French with Aya Nakamura's 'Pookie' is a fantastic way to dive into modern Parisian slang and the vibrant rhythms of Afropop. The song's repetitive and catchy chorus makes it easy to pick up new vocabulary and phrases that you won't find in a textbook. What makes 'Pookie' special for language learners is its use of 'verlan' and other colloquialisms, offering a genuine glimpse into how young people in France communicate. By understanding the lyrics, you'll not only improve your French but also gain insight into contemporary French culture and the empowering messages in Nakamura's music.

[English]

Ah, I've seen it for a long time, yeah, I've known for a while

You're only good at getting high

Yeah, I can tell you're annoyed, I got the mouth

There's a gap between us

You're only good at causing trouble

Baby wants it wild, hello hello hello

Million dollars, baby, you’re worth it

Baby wants it wild, hello hello hello

Million dollars, baby, you’re worth it

I’m part of the gang, out of the game

Boy, don’t play, bang bang bang

I’m part of the gang, out of the game

Boy, don’t play, bang bang bang

Blah blah blah about Pookie

Close the door, you got the Pookie inside

Blah blah blah about Pookie

Close the door, you got the Pookie in the shed

Pookie, pook-pook-Pookie

Close the door, you've got the Pookie inside

Pookie, pook-pook-Pookie

Close the door, you've got the Pookie in the shed

Ah, I've seen it for so long, yeah, I've known for a while

I've seen it for so long, yeah, yeah, I’ve known for a while

Bye bye, I don't need no favors

I shut you down hard, I don’t have time for you now

I shut you down hard, you’re trying too hard

These things are for guys like you

Chasing money, that’s gonna blow up

For little girls, that’s gonna blow up, bang

For the right moves, that’ll really get things going

I think it’s time, ding dong

I’m part of the gang, out of the game

Boy, don’t play, bang bang bang

I’m part of the gang, out of the game

Boy, don’t play, bang bang bang

Blah blah blah about Pookie

Close the door, you got the Pookie inside

Blah blah blah about Pookie

Close the door, you got the Pookie in the shed

Ah, I’ve seen it for a long time, yeah, I’ve known for a while

I’ve seen it for a long time, yeah, yeah, I’ve known for a while

Baby wants it wild, hello hello hello

Million dollars, baby, you’re worth it

Baby wants it wild, hello hello hello

Million dollars, baby, you’re worth it

Oh, it’s hot up there, oh, it’s so hot up there

Oh, it’s hot up there, oh, it’s so hot up there

Ah, I’ve seen it for a long time, yeah, I’ve known for a while

I’ve seen it for a long time, yeah, yeah, I’ve known for a while

Ah, I’ve seen it for a long time, yeah, I’ve known for a while

I’ve seen it for a long time, yeah, yeah, I’ve known for a while

[French]

(Ah, depuis longtemps (ah, j'ai vu dans ça) depuis longtemps)

Toi t'es bon qu'à planer

Ouais je sens t'as l'seum, j'ai la boca

Entre nous y'a un fossé

Toi t'es bon qu'à faire la mala

Bébé veut du sale, allô allô allô

Million d'dollars, bébé tu vaux ça

Bébé veut du sale, allô allô allô

Million d'dollars, bébé tu vaux ça

J'suis gang, hors game

Boy ne joue pas, bang bang bang

J'suis gang, hors game

Boy ne joue pas, bang bang bang

Blah blah blah d'la pookie

Ferme la porte, t'as la pookie dans l'side

Blah blah blah d'la pookie

Ferme la porte, t'as la pookie dans l'sas

Pookie, pook-pook-pookie

Ferme, ferme la porte, t'as la pookie dans l'side

Pookie, pook-pook-pookie

Ferme la porte, t'as la pookie dans l'sas

Ah, depuis longtemps, j'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps

J'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps, ah, ah, j'ai vu dans ça

Bye bye, j'ai pas besoin d'bails, bails

J't'ai barré fort, là j'ai pas l'time pour toi

J't'ai barré fort, là tu fais trop d'efforts

Ces bails-là, c'est pour les mecs comme toi

Tacler pour des pépètes, ça va claquer

Pour des piplettes, ça va claquer, crac

Pour les bons bails, ça va grave quer-cra

J'crois qu'c'est l'heure, ding dong

J'suis gang, hors game

Boy ne joue pas, bang bang bang

J'suis gang, hors game

Boy ne joue pas, bang bang bang

Blah blah blah d'la pookie

Ferme la porte, t'as la pookie dans l'side

Blah blah blah d'la pookie

Ferme la porte, t'as la pookie dans l'sas

Ah, depuis longtemps, j'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps

J'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps, ah, ah, j'ai vu dans ça

Bébé veut du sale, allô allô allô

Million d'dollars, bébé tu vaux ça

Bébé veut du sale, allô allô allô

Million d'dollars, bébé tu vaux ça

Oh c'est chaud là-haut, oh c'est chaud là

Oh c'est chaud là-haut, oh c'est chaud là

Ah, depuis longtemps, j'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps

J'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps, ah, ah, j'ai vu dans ça

Ah, depuis longtemps, j'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps

J'ai vu dans ça depuis longtemps, ah, ah, j'ai vu dans ça

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
planer /pla.ne/ B1	verb - to glide or drift in the air
mala /ma.la/ B2	noun - gang or crew involved in illicit activities
sale /sal/ A2	adjective - dirty, unsanitary
dollars /ˈdɒl.ərz/ A2	noun - unit of currency in the US and other countries
gang /ɡæŋ/ B1	noun - a group of criminals or friends
varie /va.ʁje/ B2	verb - to vary, to change
porte /pɔʁt/ B2	noun - door or entrance
cheveux /ʃə.vø/ A2	noun - hair
fossé /fɔ.se/ B2	noun - ditch or furrow
boîte /bwa.it/ B2	noun - box, container
porte /pɔʁt/ B2	noun - door or entrance
sale /sal/ A2	adjective - dirty, unclean

Key Grammar Structures

• Toi t'es bon qu'à planer

  ➔ Use of 'qu'à' to express limitation.

  ➔ The phrase means 'You are only good at floating', indicating a limitation in ability.

• J'suis gang, hors game

  ➔ Use of 'hors' to indicate being outside of something.

  ➔ This means 'I'm in the gang, outside the game', suggesting a sense of belonging outside conventional norms.

• Bébé veut du sale

  ➔ Use of 'veut' to express desire.

  ➔ This translates to 'Baby wants something dirty', indicating a desire for something edgy or unconventional.

• J't'ai barré fort

  ➔ Use of 'barré' to indicate blocking or shutting out.

  ➔ This means 'I blocked you hard', suggesting a strong rejection or dismissal.

• Pour des bons bails

  ➔ Use of 'pour' to indicate purpose.

  ➔ This translates to 'For good deals', indicating the intention behind actions.

• C'est l'heure, ding dong

  ➔ Use of 'c'est' to indicate a state or condition.

  ➔ This means 'It's time, ding dong', suggesting a call to action or alert.

• Oh c'est chaud là-haut

  ➔ Use of 'c'est' to express a condition or situation.

  ➔ This translates to 'Oh, it's hot up there', indicating a situation that is intense or exciting.