Flex
Maureen Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
An pa ka tann pawol ou dèyè an bass
Ou ka palé mais nonm ou deyé an fes
Fo i ni okupasyon pandan ou las'
Nonm ou sé taw mé fodré ou bay an lès
An pa ka tann pawol ou dèyè an bass
Ou ka palé mais nonm ou deyé an fes
Fo i ni okupasyon pandan ou las'
An ni flow an ni pression an ni frap
Pou sa ki le joué lé pussyfat
Ou lé palé si moun mè pou kissa
Si douvan yo ou kon ti fan
Si yo pa si mwen an pa si yo
Real wifey haffi know
Ka flex kon an latino
Epi mwen fodré pa fai trop philo
Mwen an ka flex
An pa ka tann pawol ou dèyè an bass
Ou ka palé mais nonm ou deyé an fes
Fo i ni okupasyon pandan ou las'
Nonm ou sé taw mé fodré ou bay an lès
An pa ka tann pawol ou dèyè an bass
Ou ka palé mais nonm ou deyé an fes
Fo i ni okupasyon pandan ou las'
Nonm ou sé taw mé fodré ou bay an lès
An paka mélé mwen an sa sé yo ka mélé
Yo dwet félé yo kwè yo adan an tan
Et lè nou rivé an koté ou sav bien ki moun ka menen
Ou pé djélé nou kan menm adan an plan
Dem no mi nah fread dem no mi a fresh
Yo vé test Dem know mi a best
Yo vé testé fréné mwen dem know mi a bless
(Real badgyal paka joke)
Mwen an ka flex
An pa ka tann pawol ou dèyè an bass
Ou ka palé mais nonm ou deyé an fes
Fo i ni okupasyon pandan ou las'
The song "Flex" by Maureen is a song about asserting oneself and not tolerating disrespect or dishonesty. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of her worth and is not willing to settle for a man who does not treat her with respect. She is uninterested in superficial talk, preferring instead for her partner to show her that they are committed and have a genuine interest in her. The phrase "an pa ka tann pawol ou dèyè an bass" roughly translates as "I don't listen to your words behind my back," implying that the singer is aware of the potential for her partner to speak ill of her.
The lyrics also suggest a degree of independence, as the singer implies that her partner must have an occupation while she is unwilling to depend on him for financial support. The line "nonm ou sé taw mé fodré ou bay an lès" roughly means "you're a man but I still have to give you a lesson," suggesting that the singer is willing to take control of the relationship if necessary. The chorus of the song emphasizes the notion that the singer is confident and self-assured, with the phrase "mwen an ka flex" roughly translating as "I'm flexing."
Overall, "Flex" is a powerful song about standing up for oneself and demanding respect from one's partner, while also celebrating one's own independence and confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Mwen an ka flex
I am confident and bold
An pa ka tann pawol ou dèyè an bass
I don't pay attention to words spoken behind my back
Ou ka palé mais nonm ou deyé an fes
You speak but your actions show your true character
Fo i ni okupasyon pandan ou las'
You need to have a purpose in life while you still can
Nonm ou sé taw mé fodré ou bay an lès
You’re the one in control, but you’ll have to give in someday
An ni flow an ni pression an ni frap
I have the flow, the pressure, and the punch
Pou sa ki le joué lé pussyfat
For those who play like they’re weak
Ou lé palé si moun mè pou kissa
You talk about others, but for what reason?
Si douvan yo ou kon ti fan
You act like a little fan in front of them
Si yo pa si mwen an pa si yo
If they don't see me, I don't see them
Real wifey haffi know
A real wife must know
Ka flex kon an latino
I flex like a Latino
Epi mwen fodré pa fai trop philo
And I shouldn't get too philosophical
An paka mélé mwen an sa sé yo ka mélé
I cannot be mixed up with those who are mixed up
Yo dwet félé yo kwè yo adan an tan
They're delusional and think they're in control
Et lè nou rivé an koté ou sav bien ki moun ka menen
And when we arrive, you know who leads
Ou pé djélé nou kan menm adan an plan
You can try to divide us, but we'll stay united
Dem no mi nah fread dem no mi a fresh
They know I'm not afraid, they know I'm fresh
Yo vé test Dem know mi a best
They want to test me, they know I'm the best
Yo vé testé fréné mwen dem know mi a bless
They want to try to stop me, they know I'm blessed
(Real badgyal paka joke)
(A real woman cannot be joked with)
Writer(s): Bigram John Zayas, Miguel Angel Jr Duran, Luis Melendez
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.