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
On Verra
Nekfeu
Ma dope
Nekfeu, SPri Noir
Tempête
Nekfeu
Nique les clones, Pt. II
Nekfeu
Martin Eden
Nekfeu
Same Singer
On Verra
Nekfeu
Ma dope
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Princesse
Nekfeu, Nemir
Tempête
Nekfeu
Nique les clones, Pt. II
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Egérie
Nekfeu
Plume
Nekfeu
REUF
Nekfeu
Martin Eden
Nekfeu
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