Thomas Sankara was an African (President of Burkina Faso in the 80’s) revolutionary , panafricanist , anti-imperialist . A legend and icon . He was killed most likely by the French. Cheikh Anta Diop was a Senegalese historian, antropologist and political activist. He is a major reference when it comes to studies related to African origins of humanity and civilization. He is the man who gave the pharaohs back to Africa.
Basically he s talking about escaping darkness of reality with a big blunt between his teeth on a big motorcycle and cruising away despite the risks it takes .
This song is so powerful and I’m bilingual in both English and French and I can tell you the meaning behind the lyrics is lost in translation, the point he is trying to get across is how he feels the world around him is torture almost like hell and the freedom of his motorbike to escape reality is how he escapes this hell, you should almost relate to it as how your life can be chaotic and he’s basically singing about that beautiful moment of solace and peace.
I think this is the best way to sum up the message of the song there could be a more grammatically verbose meaning but more or less it’s what it is, truly beautiful ❤
No lie, I'm about to try and learn french and revisit this song because it gives me chills, but according to many online comments by french natives this mans lyrics are mid... I find that hard to fathom, especially when the synopsis of the song sounds kind of deep.
I’ve been sending this to some of my French friends that helped me translate 😂 But agreed. I might have to pick up some French as well. Worst case just listen to more French artists. But yes this song sounds so good.
@smittycal Exactly!! As a bilingual speaker (English/Spanish), I know firsthand that word for word translations lose impact and/or the message being delivered comes off very odd 😂🤣... i have to hear this song with his ears. Great video bro!!
Wassup wassup, I’m going on réaction RU-vidrs to give you guys proper English translation; I’m gonna upload soon french music with subtitle in English, I will give a link for y’all guys to get the whole video, when original video don’t have them, for the moment here the English translation. Best regard YAMÊ BÉCANE (french slang for bike) Lyrics: Bitch, it's been a very long time that I've been thinking About how to live well, I don't have your momentum Never listen to the "they say" Those who talk haven't seen life through your world I may speak their language But it seems they only understand the language of violence I move like a bullet, hands-free You didn't see me stutter when it was time to take it slow Sankara, Cheikh Anta, negro, I've chosen my role models As reliable as a German engine Independent, without carats, without gaps Yes, I flex way more than your elders I don't check them out, they're not focused I don't wait for the pass, they can't center I'm Bantu, don't talk to me about dark skin We didn't come here to show off Pack up your C, I have my CC (pack up your C, I have my CC) I turn the handle, crumple time (I turn the handle, crumple time) I ride as if someone is waiting for me (I ride as if someone is waiting for me) I tuck the joint between my teeth (I tuck the joint between my teeth) Yeah, yeah I bring out the bike, di-di-da-da, I smoke the weed I don't give a damn if it's dangerous, damn All I see is bars, bars of iron The bike screams, and I come out of hell On a big iron, yeah I bring out the bike, di-di-di-didi, I smoke the weed I don't give a damn if it's dangerous, damn All I see is bars, bars of iron The bike screams, and I come out of hell On a big iron, yeah, yeah The chakra helps to focus (the chakra helps to focus) The hatred I feel in my thoughts (the hatred I feel in my thoughts) In this marked business, ah yeah (in this marked business) I bring out the bike-bike, woo I bring out the bike-bike, woo Bike, di-di-da-da, I smoke the weed I bring out the bike, di-di-da-da I smoke the weed I bring out the bike, di-di-da-da, I smoke the weed I don't give a damn, it's dangerous, damn All I see is bars, bars of iron The bike screams, and I come out of hell On a big iron, yeah I bring out the bike, di-di-di-didi, didi I don't give a damn if it's dangerous, damn All I see is bars, bars of iron The bike screams, and I come out of hell On a big iron, ah yeah, yeah (ah yeah, yeah) Yeah, yeah Hmm, hmm
i just wanted to pause the video and say - the teeth definitely are a big deal... take freddie mercury for example... famous world wide for his voice singing for Queen... he was made fun of his entire life for his teeth.. but his teeth and the shape of his mouth are what attribute to his amazing voice.. he said he would never fix his teeth either.. probably the most famous example.. it definitely is a thing... so i dont blame anyone for not wanting to fix their teeth. God (or whoever is up there) made us the way we are for a reason.. why change that..
