They achieved considerable fame throughout Europe and the rest of the world due to the fact that even non-francophones found it easy to fall victim to their infectious sense of rhythm.
Saïan Supa Crew produced a very musical style of rap with hints of chanting, reggae and dancehall. Beat boxing also is an integral part of their music, as well as classic disco; for example, Ring My Bell was partially revisited on their album KLR.
Their primary themes extend from drug problems (Que dit-on?) to racism (La preuve par 3), including also relationships (A demi-nue), suicide (La dernière séance) and the justification of violence by religion (Au nom de quoi). Humor and seriousness are both at home in their lyrics.
Their second album, X-raisons, was awarded a Victoire de la musique in 2002 for Best Rap/Groove Album.
Most of the groups of the collective have solo albums out as well. OFX was the first to debut, with their album Roots in February 2004, followed shortly by Explicit Samouraï in January 2005 and later by Sir Samuel whose solo album, Vizé pli o, was released in April 2005.
In 2009 Féfé released his solo debut, Jeune à la retraite.
The last album from Saïan Supa Crew, Hold Up, was released Halloween 2005. On this album, the group demonstrated their breadth with three featured artists: German singer Patrice on 96 degreez, the singer Camille on Si j'avais su, and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas on La patte.
The group disbanded in 2007 shortly after primary members Leeroy Kesiah and Feniksi left.
Other group members include Vicelow, Sly the Mic Buddha, Leeroy Kesiah, Specta, and KLR (died 1999).
Abécédaire Des Cons
Saïan Supa Crew Lyrics
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Ah ben c'est des cons,
Celles qui balancent leurs (" cheaps ")pour appâter les cons,
Ceux qui balancent leurs styles comme Michael Jackson,
Si tu gazes, gaz pour gaz, autant faire gaz, gazes donc,
Ah ben c'est des connes ouais,
Ah ben c'est des cons,
Celles qui font des bébés pour les fixer ces cons,
Et ces gens sont attirés comme la mouche à la merde,
Tu sais, c'est vrai qu'ces salauds sont couillons,
L'abécédaire des cons, ces gens sont si cons,
A.B.C.D. l'abécédaire des cons, ouais sans se lasser.
SLY : E.con qui se querelle avec les faibles mais dès que
Plus boeuf il y a devient peureux.
F.con le plein d'zeff (mais) sans effet qui d'un coup
Défèque devant une M.E.U.F.
G.con qui dit " j'ai ci, j'ai ça ", partout voyager
(et) ne sachant même pas où loger.
H.con le H qui pour un rien l'ouvre cash,
Arrache de la bouche, désolé mais ça me fâche.
{Refrain:} A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.
I.J.K.L.M.N.O.P.Q.
R.S.T.U.V.W.X.Y.Z.
L'abécédaire des cons sans se lasser. {x2}
SAMUEL : Irresponsable, inintéressant,
Le cist-ra se sent si fort avec ses amis,
Je jure que nous agirons sans jouer et ça le jour J.,
Pense le jour comme la nuit,
Ce genre de cons paieront le prix.
Dans ce cas les scalpels seront de sortie
Jusqu'en Alaska, Le Pen préviens tes potes
Qu'on dansera le Ska sur leur abdomen,
Hélas, je ne suis pas de ceux qui votent pour ceux
Qui ont un coup dans l'aile.
VICELOW : Eh mec, tu mimes une momie
T'es lent tel une mamie,
Même au M.I.C. tu blasphèmes,
N.O.N. j'ai des lunettes, mais ch'uis pas
Dwayne Wayne, toi t'es C.O.N.
Obligé, Vicelow te lance ce lot de mots
Si j'étais mauvais par nature, tu crierais
Oh oh, P.P. euh non O.P.P.
Eh pépé, rien à tep', joue le Popeye,
Fais des pompes, mais tu resteras une tapette.
{au Refrain}
FENIKSI : Y'a l'trou du cul, celui qui récupère
Tes histoires de cul, mais n'a vécu que des histoires
Avec sa main et son PQ prends pas cet air esthéticien.
On se connaît, t'as pas dépassé la 1ère ST,
T'étais con et tu l'es resté.
T'es le genre de gars qui a les restes et s'en vante
Le genre de gars qui crie : " je connais l'alphabet,
Ca fait A .E,I,O,U "
Ceux qui disent : "fais comme ci, fais comme ça "
Savent tout de la vie comme s'ils l'avaient lue.
LEEROY : C'est pire quand il dit qu'il a tout prouvé,
Le navet du genre qui ne sait plus quoi couver,
Le gars qu'elles trouvaient beau gosse à l'époque
Mais dont la connerie n'a plus rien à prouver
Et puis celui qu'aime soulever son double vécu,
Sa double vie, ses BMW, celui qui dit bien connaître SWV
C'est pire encore quand la personne s'invente
Des week-ends à Chamonix, celui qui dit qu'il est membre d'OFX
Arrête, arrête, arrête .
Prends le temps de faire un break, tu vas pas la faire aux autres
Alors imagine à L.2.E.R.O.Y.
Ca devient sérieux, faut croire qu'y a trop d'cons
Donc y'a lieu d'y accorder tout le morceau
Dans un exercice périlleux.
C'est pas de ma faute si beaucoup d'entre eux jouent les zèbres,
Sans cesse désabusés par leur merde,
Faut croire qu'ils aient besoin qu'on les aide.
{au Refrain}
The song Abécédaire Des Cons by Saïan Supa Crew takes a critical look at the behavior of certain types of individuals who can be considered "cons" (a slang term for someone who is foolish, stupid or naive) in French society. The lyrics of the song mention several specific examples, such as women who use their bodies to attract men (e.g., "balancent leurs cheaps pour appâter les cons"), people who brag about their possessions but are actually poor (e.g., "ne sachant même pas où loger"), or men who exaggerate their sexual prowess (e.g., "t'étais con et tu l'es resté"). Each verse of the song takes a letter of the alphabet and presents a different word or phrase associated with "cons".
The overall message of the song is that these kinds of individuals are ignorant, shallow, and often deceitful, and that they deserve to be called out for their behavior. The song uses a mix of humor and satire to make its point, and the rap format allows for quick and clever wordplay that keeps the listener engaged. The chorus, which repeats the alphabet from A to Z while chanting "l'abécédaire des cons", emphasizes the wide variety of people who can fall into this category, and the fact that the problem is not limited to any one group or demographic in society.
Overall, Abécédaire Des Cons is a clever and well-crafted song that provides social commentary with a comedic edge. By taking a critical look at human behavior and calling out hypocrisy, the song encourages listeners to reflect on their own actions and strive for greater integrity and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah ben c'est des connes ouais,
Referring to women who use their bodies to attract stupid men.
Ah ben c'est des cons,
Referring to stupid men who fall for the antics of these women.
Celles qui balancent leurs ("cheaps") pour appâter les cons,
Referring to women who use their body curves to attract men.
Ceux qui balancent leurs styles comme Michael Jackson,
Referring to people who try too hard to look stylish and trendy.
Si tu gazes, gaz pour gaz, autant faire gaz, gazes donc,
Encouraging people to stand up for themselves and retaliate if they are provoked.
Celles qui font des bébés pour les fixer ces cons,
Referring to women who have children with the intention of trapping men.
Celles qui balancent leurs bouboules pour allécher les gens,
Referring to women who use their breasts to attract men.
Et ces gens sont attirés comme la mouche à la merde,
Referring to how easily some men fall for the tactics of these women.
Tu sais, c'est vrai qu'ces salauds sont couillons,
Acknowledging that some men are foolish.
L'abécédaire des cons, ces gens sont si cons,
Playing on the idea of an alphabet of foolishness, implying there are so many foolish people.
E.con qui se querelle avec les faibles mais dès que
Referring to someone who bullies weaker people but becomes a coward when confronted by someone stronger.
Plus boeuf il y a devient peureux.
Implying that someone who appears strong only appears that way because there are weaker people around.
F.con le plein d'zeff (mais) sans effet qui d'un coup
Referring to someone who boasts about their wealth but has no real impact on the world.
Défèque devant une M.E.U.F.
Implying that someone who appears strong, wealthy, and boastful may abandon their arrogance when confronted by an attractive woman.
G.con qui dit "j'ai ci, j'ai ça", partout voyager
Referring to someone who brags about their material possessions and international travel.
(et) ne sachant même pas où loger.
Implying that someone who brags about their life may not have a true home or stability.
H.con le H qui pour un rien l'ouvre cash,
Referring to someone who is quick to start an argument over minor issues.
Arrache de la bouche, désolé mais ça me fâche.
Expressing frustration with people who argue pointlessly and ruin the mood.
Irresponsable, inintéressant,
Referring to someone who lacks responsibility and is uninteresting.
Le cist-ra se sent si fort avec ses amis,
Referring to someone who appears strong when they are surrounded by their friends.
Je jure que nous agirons sans jouer et ça le jour J.,
Implying that the artist and their allies will act justly and decisively when the time comes.
Pense le jour comme la nuit,
Encouraging the concept of constant vigilance and preparation.
Ce genre de cons paieront le prix.
Implying that foolish people will eventually pay the consequences for their actions.
Dans ce cas les scalpels seront de sortie
Metaphorically suggesting that punishment will be severe for those who deserve it.
Jusqu'en Alaska, Le Pen préviens tes potes
Mentioning a specific person (Le Pen) and geographic location (Alaska) to imply that nobody is out of reach of justice.
Qu'on dansera le Ska sur leur abdomen,
Using dark humor to imply that punishment will be violent and painful.
Hélas, je ne suis pas de ceux qui votent pour ceux
Acknowledging that the singer may not have much power to affect change through normal channels.
Qui ont un coup dans l'aile.
Implying that the people who hold power may not be perfect either.
Eh mec, tu mimes une momie
Mocking someone for their slow movements.
T'es lent tel une mamie,
Continuing to mock someone for being slow.
Même au M.I.C. tu blasphèmes,
Implying that even someone who performs on stage (e.g. a rapper) can still be foolish.
N.O.N. j'ai des lunettes, mais ch'uis pas
Implying that someone may look intelligent (e.g. by wearing glasses) but still be foolish.
Dwayne Wayne, toi t'es C.O.N.
Calling someone a fool.
Obligé, Vicelow te lance ce lot de mots
The artist (Vicelow) is about to criticize someone.
Si j'étais mauvais par nature, tu crierais
The singer (Vicelow) is implying that only a foolish person would not recognize his talent.
Oh oh, P.P. euh non O.P.P.
Reference to a song (by Naughty by Nature) about infidelity.
Eh pépé, rien à tep', joue le Popeye,
Mocking someone for trying to act tough.
Fais des pompes, mais tu resteras une tapette.
Continuing to mock someone who is not truly strong.
Y'a l'trou du cul, celui qui récupère
Referring to someone who is nosy and gossips.
Tes histoires de cul, mais n'a vécu que des histoires
Suggesting that someone who is interested in gossip may not have much excitement in their own life.
Avec sa main et son PQ prends pas cet air esthéticien.
Many possible interpretations, but one could understand this line as mocking someone who tries to look sophisticated (e.g. by using fancy toilet paper) but still does unsophisticated things.
On se connaît, t'as pas dépassé la 1ère ST,
Mocking someone for not being well-educated.
T'étais con et tu l'es resté.
Insulting someone and suggesting they have not changed.
T'es le genre de gars qui a les restes et s'en vante…
Mocking someone for not having much to show off.
Le genre de gars qui crie : "je connais l'alphabet,
Imagining someone who brags about knowing simple things.
Ça fait A…E,I,O,U "
Mocking someone for demonstrating basic knowledge.
Ceux qui disent : "fais comme ci, fais comme ça
Mocking people who try to give orders or advice but do not have much authority.
Savent tout de la vie comme s'ils l'avaient lue.
Mocking people who believe they know everything about life even though they have not experienced much.
C'est pire quand il dit qu'il a tout prouvé,
Mocking someone for claiming to have proven their worth.
Le navet du genre qui ne sait plus quoi couver,
Mocking someone for having no originality or creativity.
Le gars qu'elles trouvaient beau gosse à l'époque
Mocking someone who was once physically attractive but is now foolish.
Mais dont la connerie n'a plus rien à prouver
Calling someone extremely foolish.
Et puis celui qu'aime soulever son double vécu,
Implying that someone who brags about their personal life is foolish.
Sa double vie, ses BMW, celui qui dit bien connaître SWV
Mocking someone who brags about their fancy possessions and musical knowledge.
C'est pire encore quand la personne s'invente
Mocking someone who lies or exaggerates about their life.
Des week-ends à Chamonix, celui qui dit qu'il est membre d'OFX
Mocking someone who brags about their high society status.
Arrête, arrête, arrête….
Urging someone to stop bragging or lying.
Prends le temps de faire un break, tu vas pas la faire aux autres
Encouraging someone to take a break and reflect on how they are perceived by others.
Alors imagine à L.2.E.R.O.Y.
Referencing the singer (Leeroy) and implying that he is wise.
Ca devient sérieux, faut croire qu'y a trop d'cons
Acknowledging that there are many foolish people in the world.
Donc y'a lieu d'y accorder tout le morceau
Implying that the entire song is devoted to mocking foolish people.
Dans un exercice périlleux.
Suggesting that mocking foolish people can be dangerous because they may retaliate.
C'est pas de ma faute si beaucoup d'entre eux jouent les zèbres,
Defending the decision to mock foolish people by saying that they act foolishly on their own.
Sans cesse désabusés par leur merde,
Implying that foolish people are constantly disillusioned by their own behavior.
Faut croire qu'ils aient besoin qu'on les aide.
Suggesting that foolish people may benefit from guidance or intervention.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.