Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with Kalash and Damso's hit "Mwaka Moon"! This chart-topping French hip-hop track offers a unique blend of compelling storytelling, cultural references, and modern slang. By delving into its lyrics, you can explore contemporary French vocabulary and expressions, understand nuances of rap discourse, and appreciate the artists' ingenious wordplay. Its widespread popularity and distinctive style make it an excellent and engaging entry point for anyone keen to learn more about French language and its vibrant music scene.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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bouche /buʃ/ A1 |
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succès /syksɛ/ B1 |
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riche /ʁiʃ/ A2 |
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terre /tɛʁ/ A1 |
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lourd /luʁ/ B1 |
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tourner /tuʁne/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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ville /vil/ A1 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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âme /ɑːm/ B1 |
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rage /ʁaʒ/ B2 |
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mouche /muʃ/ B2 |
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oxygène /ɔksiʒɛn/ B1 |
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vide /vid/ A2 |
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ailes /ɛl/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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La même bitch qui me tournait le dos m'a en photo dans l'appareil
➔ Relative Pronoun 'qui' and indirect object pronoun 'me'
➔ 'Qui' introduces a relative clause describing the 'bitch'. 'Me' is an indirect object pronoun, indicating who the action of turning the back was directed towards. 'M'a en photo' means 'took a picture of me'.
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Se faire sucer c'est pas tromper
➔ Infinitive Phrase as Subject with 'c'est'
➔ The infinitive phrase 'se faire sucer' (to get a blowjob) acts as the subject of the sentence. 'C'est' acts as a presentative pronoun + être, connecting the subject to the predicate 'pas tromper' (not cheating).
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Si j'urine dans la ville c'est que j'suis sur les Champs
➔ Conditional Clause with 'Si' and 'c'est que'
➔ 'Si' introduces a conditional clause (if I pee in the city). 'C'est que' emphasizes the reason or consequence of the conditional statement (it's because I'm on the Champs-Élysées).
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J'dis pas les mots car pour moi ils me tuent
➔ Subordinating Conjunction 'car'
➔ 'Car' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a clause of reason or explanation. It means 'because'.
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En attendant qu'ils tombent sous le A.K
➔ Subjunctive Mood after 'en attendant que'
➔ 'En attendant que' (while waiting for) requires the subjunctive mood in the following clause. 'Tombent' is the subjunctive form of 'tomber'.
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Voilà déjà une plombe que j'suis fracas
➔ Expression of time with 'Voilà...que'
➔ The structure 'Voilà + time expression + que + clause' indicates how long something has been happening. In this case, it means 'It's been a long time since I've been smashed'.
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