Dj Mouf joined the duet in 2000 until 2004 when he was replaced by Aurélien Walter (Dj Nevrax). In 2006 Guillaume Rousé joined the group.
The Battle
La Phaze Lyrics
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Pire qu'une rame sous tension
Dans une prise d'ostages
Trop tard pour la reinsertion
Trop fou pour estr sage
Aussi addictif qu'une bouffee de crack
357 magnum charge sur l'epaule
Man faut qu'mon ceur explose
Comme le tsunami
Visages couverts on avance
Tetes crameses sous la lune
On vient faire un hold-up
Nos besoins de conquete et d'espace sont full-up!
On mene une guerre soldats!
De L'or pour mes braves
Avant qu'la soiree degenere et qu'la fusee
S'ecrase
Une abtaille eclate entre deux milices
Violent est ce monde
Hostile a celui qui baissera la gade
The lyrics of La Phaze's song The Battle delve into the theme of intense conflict and the frenzied nature it entails. The opening line "The battle has just begun!" sets the tone for a relentless struggle that is further emphasized by the following line "Worse than a tense wire" where the tension is palpable. The next two lines describe the battle as a hostage situation which eliminates any chance of reintegration and the insanity of the combatants who cannot think rationally.
The lyrics go on to describe the addictive nature of the conflict, highlighting the euphoria it provides that is comparable to a hit of crack cocaine. The allusion to the 357 magnum being loaded on one's shoulder adds to the violent imagery described in the song. The battle is an endless cycle where one finishes and another begins, a perpetuating cycle of violence similar to the aftermath of a tsunami.
The final lines speak of a guerrilla warfare vibe where faces are covered and heads are held high under the moonlight, and conquests are sought after in a war where the need for space and power is insatiable. The soldiers lead this war for gold, and they must win before the situation gets out of hand and explodes.
Overall, the song paints a picture of the brutal nature of war and its never-ending cycle, the addictive rush that comes with it and the futility of it all. It highlights the desperation that engulfs individuals when they are forced into war and the harsh reality that awaits them.
Line by Line Meaning
The battle has just begun!
The fight is just starting and will be difficult.
Worse than a tense rowing
More intense and difficult than a heated argument.
In a hostage situation
In a situation where individuals are being held against their will by force.
Too late for reintegration
It is too late to reintegrate back into society.
Too crazy to be wise
Too irrational to make smart decisions.
As addictive as a puff of crack
As addictive as a hit of crack cocaine.
357 magnum loaded on my shoulder
Carrying a powerful weapon.
My heart needs to explode
Feeling an intense emotional pressure to act.
One battle ends and another violent one begins
After one conflict ends, another begins that is also violent.
Like a tsunami
Violent and destructive like a huge wave in the ocean.
Faces covered, we advance
Hiding our identities as we move forward.
Heads burning under the moon
Feeling intense pressure and danger in the darkness of night.
We come to make a robbery
Coming to take something by force or illegally.
Our desires for conquest and space are full-up!
Our desires to take over and control are at their maximum level.
We lead a war, soldiers!
We are leading a violent conflict, like soldiers in a war.
Gold for my brave ones
Rewards for those taking part in the conflict.
Before the party degenerates and the rocket crashes
Before the situation becomes out of control and causes serious damage.
A battle breaks out between two militias
A violent conflict starts between two organized groups of people.
This world is violent
This world is full of aggression and conflict.
Hostile to those who lower their guard
Dangerous and unforgiving to those who let their guard down.
Writer(s): Zhi Yang Trieu, Arnaud Fournier, David Baluteau
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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