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Dead Obies Lyrics

Ferrejo Rocher, le wrap est en or mais le foulard est en soie
Comparing the luxurious wrapped chocolate Ferrero Rocher to the band's own fashion style, featuring a golden wrapper (most likely a chain) and a silk scarf.

(Quoi?) soie (quoi) swag ($ud $ale!)
Questioning the listener's comprehension of French language and telling them to appreciate the silk material's 'swag.'

So, j'ai momentanément perdu la map...
Admitting to being lost or gone astray from their intended path or plan.

Sur le backseat 10 000 images subliminales, hit me now!
Sitting in the backseat, being subjected to a multitude of subliminal messages that they want to feel the impact of or to act upon.

Boogie Down/ Criminal Minded
Referencing the old school hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions and their album Criminal Minded, which was known to be politically and socially conscious.

On bump South Bronx, pis on fait des drive-by (Vas t'acheter du linge!)
Listening to music from South Bronx, and then suddenly transitioning to an aggressive act (with a humorous interjection - 'Go buy some clothes!')

Jeune mothafuckas
Addressing someone as young, and using 'mothafuckas' to express connection to hip-hop culture.

Whole génération d'get turnt, mothafuckas
Referring to a whole generation of people who go out and party or get excited, alongside hip-hop culture that emphasizes 'motha-' as a term of endearment.

Right turn mothafuckas, left turn mothafuckas!
Directing the attention to left and right turns people make while driving, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for choices made in everyday life.

Get the fuck out, let it burn mothafucka!
Using 'burn' as a metaphor for destruction or breaking free from something, an angry call to action.

I ride high 'til I
Claiming to be in a euphoric state of mind, probably while driving.

Die in my Chevy, Imma die in my Chevy
Expressing an admiration for cars and the sense of freedom and control they provide, even to the point of claiming to want to die while inside their Chevy.

Miss American pie, j'peux tu crash for the night?
Referencing the song 'American Pie' by Don Mclean, and asking if the singer can crash for the night, possibly at a romantic interest's place.

I drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry
Referencing the same song as before, the singer mentions the popular quote 'drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry' as if it was a personal experience.

Now what it is? What's up?
Asking what is happening or what the current situation is.

You know me still missisippin' in my truck
Implying that the artist is still cruising or driving around while listening to southern hip-hop music (similar to 'bumpin').

A'ec 6 jeunes chélis in the club Shake ton squelette, beubé, shake that jelly in the club!
Drinking and dancing in a club accompanied by six friends, with a playful and suggestive line asking someone to dance.

Heyo VNCE! What's up?
Greeting VNCE, a rapper and member of Dead Obies.

Jeune et gifted, fuck your religion!
Feeling youthful and talented but with a disregard for religious beliefs.

Drunk drivin' at Christmas, I'm out of my mind
Admitting to being intoxicated while driving during the holidays, potentially being careless or reckless.

A'ec 6 jeunes chélis dans l'char de ma mère (Chéli!)
Being accompanied by six friends in the mother's car while inebriated, with an exclamation of excitement.

And we ridin' high!
Continuing the theme of driving and being high on substances or exhilaration.

Missisippin' su'a' Main, swervin' out of my line! (Princier!)
Cruising around Main Street while swerving out of the lane with an exclamation of feeling like royalty.

Young Moses, black roadsters
Comparing themselves to an influential figure (Moses) and adding a descriptive detail of driving in a black sports car.

500 horses I call it my black Trojan
Boasting about their car having 500 horsepower and calling it their Trojan horse, a reference to Greek mythology.

Même chose, all black Range Rover
Continuing to boast about their car's appearance with another detail of driving an all-black Range Rover.

140 dans' courbes, game over!
Driving at 140 kilometers per hour around curves, perhaps close to losing control, with the phrase 'game over' signaling no turning back from the intense experience.

Overdrive, burn rubber overnight, run a light...
Describing an excessive amount of speed and reckless driving behaviors, such as burning rubber and running through red lights.

Show de boucane, sub woofers over sirens
A show of smoke with subwoofers blasting over police and emergency sirens.

Tu connais le deal, quand le beat goes boum-boum-boum!
Showing an understanding of the typical hip-hop beat that features a strong bassline with repeated 'boum-boum-boum' sounds.

Fais ton move, fais ton move, baby, zoom zoom zoom!
Encouraging someone to make a move or advance, alongside car-related sounds like 'zoom zoom.'

Swerve! Drunk driving, en sens inverse
Sudden slalom driving, even swerving into oncoming traffic, perhaps referencing earlier lyrics about drunk driving at Christmas.

Fuck un permis d'conduire, on s'en câlisse!
Disregarding the need for a driver's license, a statement that could be seen as reckless and irresponsible.

'Train d'texter d'une courbe, gin and juice in the cup
Texting while driving around a curve, with a drink of gin and juice in hand, which could lead to serious consequences and danger on the road.