Galatée
Nekfeu Lyrics

Na-na, na, na, na
Repetitive sounds expressing a sense of longing or frustration

Na, na, na
Repetitive sounds expressing a sense of longing or frustration

Na, na, na, yeah
Repetitive sounds expressing a sense of longing or frustration

Na, na, na
Repetitive sounds expressing a sense of longing or frustration

Na-na, na, na, na
Repetitive sounds expressing a sense of longing or frustration

Mais qu'est-ce qu'elle fout?
Expression of confusion about the woman's actions

Le café vient de fermer mais j'suis devant j'reste
The cafe has closed, but the persona remains outside

Quelle idée d'aimer une femme à l'humeur vengeresse?
Questioning the choice to love a woman with a vengeful mood

La dernière fois j't'ai mis un plan, pas d'quoi péter un plomb
Referring to a past encounter that was not significant enough

Mais tu viens d'une ville dangereuse qui te vend l'stress
Implying that the woman's behavior may be influenced by her dangerous hometown

Je serai fair-play, si je feins d'être énervé c'est pour te faire plaisir et je me pencherai
Promising to remain fair and pretending to be angry to please her

Me moquant de ton air boudeur
Mocking her sulking expression

Pour m'emmerder t'allumeras un joint d'herbe ou deux
Implying that she irritates him, so she will smoke marijuana to bother him

Tu joueras l'insoumise mais tes mots m'affectent pas
Acknowledging her rebellious nature but claiming that her words do not affect him

J'obtiendrai ton sourire le seul témoin d'ma victoire
Expressing that her smile is the only proof of his victory

Je tiendrai tes oreilles pour les empêcher d'se sauver
Metaphorically saying that he will hold onto her, preventing her from leaving

J'te dirai "y a d'la meuf dans cette soirée" mais moi j'ai vu qu'toi
Claiming that he noticed only her at a party, even if he pretends there were other women

Ton corps dans ma rétine c'est sensoriel
Describing the woman's body as a sensory experience

Sincèrement elle pourra pas nous essorer, la routine
Believing that routine will not consume their relationship

En face de moi y a des types fonce-dé en bas du bloc
Referring to people in a more reckless state near him

Mais je pense à tes p'tites fossettes en bas du dos
Focusing on her small dimples on the lower back

Calcule pas tout ces types fons-dé en bas du bloc
Ignoring other people in a reckless state near him

Mais je pincerai tes p'tites fossettes en bas du dos
Expressing the desire to touch her dimples on the lower back

Tu me diras non quand j'te demanderai si tu m'aimes
Expecting her to say no when he asks if she loves him

Et c'est un "non" bien plus précieux qu'un "oui"
Considering her 'no' response more valuable than a 'yes'

J'te comprends pas mais j'ai tes yeux pour sous-titrer
Admitting that he doesn't understand her but relies on her eyes to interpret her emotions

Tu m'as dis qu'un jour on se lierai qu'une nuit on se quitterait
Recalling her words about their relationship, indicating a temporary nature

Comme j'étais absent six mois tu me fuis
Feeling neglected by her during his absence of six months

Vu que dans mes concerts y a moitié de filles
Pointing out the presence of other girls at his concerts

Même quand je suis sincère chaque fois tu t'méfies
Expressing her lack of trust even when he is being sincere

Et quand je suis moi tu me fuis, bon
Feeling rejected by her even when he is being himself

Bon c'est vrai qu'c'est récurrent mais me met pas sous pression
Acknowledging that it is a recurring issue but asking her not to pressure him

Fuyons cette atmosphère écœurante l'amour n'est pas une prison
Proposing to escape from the oppressive atmosphere, asserting that love is not a prison

En t'attendant j'observe les liens que les passants nouent
Observing the connections between other people while waiting for her

Il fut un temps où la beauté du ciel venait pas sans nous
Remembering a time when they were together and the beauty of the sky felt special

Les autres femmes manquent de sel je ne croque pas un bout de ces repas sans goût
Asserting that other women lack flavor and he is not interested in them

À l'esprit j'ai des images de tes cheveux qui repassent en boucle
Having memories of her hair playing in his mind repeatedly

Mais t'es toujours pas là et le jour s'étire
Expressing disappointment and impatience as the day drags on without her

J'commence vraiment à m'inquiéter pour toi le sais-tu?
Expressing genuine concern for her and asking if she knows

Aujourd'hui c'est dur, demain c'est pire
Feeling that today is difficult and expecting tomorrow to be worse

Et ta jalousie me donne envie de toutes les séduire
Feeling provoked by her jealousy and wanting to seduce other women

Mais je reste fidèle par respect, ça je l'ai juré
Promising to remain loyal out of respect for her, as he has sworn to do

T'es la seule qui me paraît spéciale, tous les jours alors
Considering her the only one who seems special to him every day

Tu jet'ras mes affaires encore et tout c'qui pourrait traîner
Expecting her to throw his belongings and anything that is lying around

Même un livre que je t'ai prêté, j'ai un visage pour être aimé
Even a book he loaned her will be thrown away, as he feels unloved

Tu m'as dis "quand est-c'que tu vas t'arrêter d'idéaliser
Quoting her question about when he will stop idealizing love

L'amour dans les livres tout en me négligeant?"
Accusing her of neglecting him while criticizing his romantic ideals

Quoi? Toi, tu crois connaître les gens?
Expressing surprise at her belief in her understanding of people

Vérité dantesque
Stating the truth as if it were a revelation

J'ai le cœur en dentelle mais j'suis qu'un mur en tant qu'tel
Feeling emotionally fragile despite appearing strong on the outside

Tu f'ras la tête mais j'ai un cadeau sous ma parka
Anticipating her displeasure but having a present for her hidden under his jacket

Ton sourire énervé j'le connais par cœur
Knowing her annoyed smile by heart

Alors on escaladera des grilles, on ira dans un parc
Planning to climb over fences and go to a park together

Et si l'gardien nous grille, on modifiera le parcours
Deciding to change their path if they get caught by the park's security guard

Embrouille pleine de frivolité rue de Rivoli
Describing a conflict with a sense of playfulness on Rue de Rivoli

Une plaisante rivalité, jusqu'à c'qu'on arrive au lit
Viewing their playful rivalry as enjoyable until they arrive in bed

Tu vois, j'te connais par cœur
Asserting that he knows her completely

À croire qu'les embrouilles je les cherche
Reflecting on the possibility that he seeks out conflicts with her

Mais pour l'instant j'me les gèle et je regarde l'heure
Enduring the cold and checking the time while waiting for her

Tu voulais plus t'poser
Acknowledging her desire to not settle down

T'avais tout fait pour t'aguerrir beauté
Recognizing her efforts to toughen herself

Mais moi j'ai tout fait pour t'acquérir
Claiming that he tried his best to win her over

On aime pleurer autant que rire pourquoi fallait-il qu'on pose cette base?
Questioning the decision to establish a foundation when they both enjoy both cry and laugh

Peur de souffrir j'étais distant comme pour dire "tu m'possèdes pas"
Explaining his distance as a way to protect himself from potential pain and maintain his sense of independence

Pardon bébé partons, marre de cette vie d'rap
Apologizing and suggesting that they leave this stressful lifestyle behind

Tu m'as dis "c'est faux tu l'f'ras jamais, c'est moi qu'tu quitteras"
Quoting her statement that he will never leave her and that she will be the one to leave

Et c'était faux, enfin, j'ai nié sous le seum
Admitting that he denied her statement, feeling frustrated and bitter

Cette vé-, cette vérité retentissante
Referring to a resounding truth or realization

Espèce de lâche, rassure-toi en te disant que c'est la vie
Calling himself a coward and suggesting that she comforts herself by accepting it as life's reality

Et que toute façon le génie est souvent seul
Implying that geniuses are often alone

Le café vient de fermer, tu ne viendras plus
Accepting the fact that the cafe has closed and she won't come anymore

Je sens le dernier métro gronder sous mes pattes
Feeling the approaching last train

Quelle idée d'aimer cette femme qu'on ne soumet pas?
Questioning the choice to love a woman he cannot control

C'est plutôt nul comme fin, en plus ça nique le r'frain
Considering the ending unsatisfactory and also ruining the chorus