Redemption
H.A.Z.E Lyrics

Yeah, han
Introduction and expression of enthusiasm

Viens, on file à Mada' ou on file à Kin'
Suggesting a trip to Madagascar or Kinshasa to connect with ancestors and explore heritage

Retrouver mes ancêtres, les pyramides
Further emphasizing the desire to explore ancestral history and heritage

Même quand j'gratte ma Gibson, je pue l'rap comme un Killa Beez
Despite playing guitar, the artist always remains true to their hip-hop roots and origins.

God damn, c'est qui, là-ui-c'
Expressing surprise at an unknown person questioning their place in the industry

Qui s'permet d'dire que j'ai pas ma place?
Rhetorical question that emphasizes the artist's established position and abilities in the industry

J'ai six cent flows d'barge sous la carapace
Boasting about the vast number of different flows and styles the artist has in their repertoire

J'connais dope basé dans la caravane
Referring to a drug dealer who operates out of a caravan

J'te parle pas d'séries qu'tu r'gardes tard la night
Distinguishing from the mainstream TV shows that people watch late at night

J'me souviens quand je fus frappé par la BAC
Recalling an experience of being brutalized by the police force

Vos rappeurs mythos ne furent pas là-bas
Comparing oneself to fake rappers who wouldn't have had the same experiences or hardships

Et, si Madagascar ne gagne pas la CAN
Expressing support for Madagascar's football team, and aligning oneself with the country and its culture

On brandira l'drapeau car c'est ça la base
Promising to show support for the team by raising the flag, because that's what people do

Même quand j'suis blessé, je n'donne pas la patte
Refusing to back down even when injured, showing resilience and determination

On est v'nu à vingt et on r'part à quatre
Traveling with a group and leaving with only a select few

Devant les épreuves, on n'a pas la chiasse
Staying strong and not showing fear in the face of adversity

Devant inspecteurs, on n'a pas la tchatche
Not being intimidated by authority figures and refusing to back down or act disrespectful

J'les ai vu penser qu'j'ferai pas le taf
Noticing others doubting one's abilities and potential

Ils ont signé rappeurs qui n'font pas de cash
Criticizing record labels for signing artists who aren't financially successful

Si tu r'viens m'sucer, ne fais pas de tache
If someone comes back to support the artist after doubting them, they better not mess up or ruin their reputation

Et ne t'étonne pas si j'te parle mal
Warning others that they may not be spoken to politely if they haven't shown respect in the past

J'ai monté empire avec Ohleogan
Partnering with someone named Ohleogan to build a successful music empire

Même si la poisse nous a collé aux pattes
Acknowledging that they've had some bad luck, but still succeeding despite it

Regarde-nous briller avant d'retourner au taf
Showing off one's success and telling others to admire it before going back to work

On a des princesses, pas b'soin d'fourrer vos 'tasses
Implied flirting with women, and suggesting that they don't need to settle for anyone else's 'tasses' (nonsense)

Elle laisse des DM pendant qu'tu joues à Fifa
Implying that someone's significant other is showing interest in the artist, even when he is playing FIFA video games

Elle est toute mouillée quand je joue de la guitare
Implied sexual attraction from women when the artist plays guitar

Oui, j'aime voir grandir la taille de la kichta
Enjoying the sight of the size of a woman's behind

D'la viande marinée, d'la feta dans la pita
Enjoying Mediterranean-inspired cuisine

J'ai plus d'auditeurs qu'il y a d'habitants dans la ville où j'ai grandi
Demonstrating the artist's widespread success by describing a place with small population

Merci, c'est gentil, fini les centimes
Expressing gratitude and relief for no longer having to scrape together money

J'le fais pour maman, j'le fais pour tantine
Doing what he does for his mother and aunt

Maint'nant, c'est tranquille, maint'nant, c'est villa
Describing how things are now, living in a comfortable villa and enjoying oneself

Fini les campings, remets du champagne
Leaving behind rough camping experiences in favor of the luxuries of expensive champagne

Maint'nant, j'ai trente piges, regarde la chemise
Noticing that he is now thirty years old by examining his clothing

Regarde le standing, oh mon Dieu, hey
Being impressed with oneself and the success they have achieved

Nique tous ceux qui n'ont pas cru en nous
Expressing disdain for those who didn't believe in the artist's abilities or future success

A2H, ouais, c'est pas terrible
Referencing someone who didn't think highly of the artist and their music

J'me souviens encore quand j'suis monté sur Paris
Remembering the time when they went to Paris to attain fame and success in the music industry

Des couplets de fou dans le BlackBerry
Harking back to a time when the artist was creating music on a Blackberry phone

De la beuh, du pilon, des tasses-pé'
Describing a typical hangout with friends that involved smoking marijuana, rum, and dirty cups

J'ai fini défoncé sur l'parquet
Remembering a night of partying that ended with being heavily impaired on the floor

J'ai ridé toute la ville en long et en large
Exploring the entire city and traveling all over

J'connais les grands de ton quartier
Knowing people who are important in one's neighborhood

On avait la drogue que tu n'avais pas
Asserting a higher social status and possessions, including possessing drugs and alcohol that others didn't have access to

Encore aujourd'hui, j'suis inarrêtable
Stating that the artist is still unstoppable and continues to flourish and succeed

Toujours le meilleur, ouais, la qualidad
Boasting about always being the best and providing high-quality music

Devant Lucifer, je ne panique as-p'
Asserting that even before the devil, the artist remains calm and unfazed by anything in life

Je joue d'la guitare pour le gérant du gérant
Playing guitar for someone in a high-up position or of great importance

Du terrain des frérots vaudous comme au Bénin
Referring to a group of friends who practice voodoo like they do back in Benin

Que des bolosses, que des bananes
Describing some people, possibly as foolish or silly

Ouais, j'ai les crocs, j'suis un félin
Feeling hungry, being compared to a cat

Ouais, j'ai le groove, je suis Fela
Boasting about having good rhythm and skills on the guitar, and being compared to the famous Nigerian musician Fela Kuti

J'fais mon oseille, je suis pénard
Earning money and living in peace and relaxation

Quatre cent appels dans le pénave
Having many phone calls while driving the car

Petit Perrier sur la terrasse
Having a small bottle of Perrier water on the balcony or terrace

Ta mère viendra pour le ménage, oh mon Dieu
Making a vulgar and humorous comment that someone's mother will come to do the cleaning of the mess created by the party.