Villa
Shay Lyrics

"Villa" is a song by French artist, Shay. The song's lyrics are predominantly in French with some words in Arabic, reflecting Shay's North African origins. The song is a tribute to Shay's mother whom she promises to give a better life to, by providing her with a luxurious lifestyle represented in the chorus as "Maman t'auras la villa, Maman t'auras la ville, Mais pas n'importe quelle ville, Regarde comment c'est dehors" (Mom, you will have the villa, Mom, you will have the city, but not just any city, look outside). Shay talks about her struggles growing up and the hardships she experienced being surrounded by violence and crime. She further alludes to the challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated society, where violence seems to be the norm, "Regarde ça dégénère, ça fait ratata, Et j'ai l'air d'être née à Bagdad" (Look, things are degenerating, there are gunshots, and I look like I was born in Baghdad).

Shay's lyrics demonstrate the passion she has for her mother and her determination to provide her with a better life. She makes a promise to her mother in the chorus, "Trust me", suggesting that she will do whatever it takes to make sure her mother lives a comfortable life, free from violence and pain.

The song has a sense of pride in culture and a desire for people to see beyond the violence, particularly about certain areas in France, which are stereotyped and associated with violence. Shay, however, highlights the beauty of the same areas, promising her mother a luxurious lifestyle in the midst of what many would consider an undesirable environment. The message conveyed by the song is that there is always hope, and we should always strive to turn our lives around, regardless of our past or current situations.