Flashback
Sinsemilia Lyrics

Flash back Grenoble années 90
The start of a story about the band's early days in Grenoble during the 90s.

Dans un local ça vibe entre Dub Wise et spliff
Describing the atmosphere in the studio where the band creates their music, focused on reggae and smoking weed.

Stricly Reggae music
Emphasizing that the music created by the band is based solely on reggae.

Apprentissage on fait nos gammes sur le son des Elders
The band members refine their skills and learn from the music of the reggae legends such as The Wailers, The Gladiators, or Steel Pulse.

Sur un trottoir pour la fête de la zic
Playing music on the street to celebrate the fête de la zic (a French music festival).

I play some music
The band is sharing their music and passion with others.

96 premier album premières récoltes en auto prod.
The band's first album was released in 1996 and was entirely self-produced.

à contre temps sur le riddim
The band's music is unique and different from the mainstream reggae rhythms.

à contre temps sur la mode
Refusing to follow the trends or fashion in the music industry.

On squatte les fnacs avec nos scuds sous le bras
The band is selling their albums by themselves, carrying them around the local FNAC store.

(auto distrib style raggamu?n débrouillard)
Self-distribution is necessary for a band in a genre like reggae, and the band is resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes.

10 amis 10 energies au service d'une même folie
The common passion unites the ten band members and fuels their energy to achieve their goals.

Que l'on Balade de ville en ville dans un vieux camion pourri
Traveling in an old, beat-up van from town to town to perform their music.

L'aventure est lancée (new wave)
The band is determined to blaze a new trail by breaking away from the mainstream reggae industry.

It's a punky reggae party
The band is creating a fusion of punk and reggae styles in their music.

This our music Reggae music in a different style
The band's music is distinct from traditional reggae and has its own style.

Retour dans la danse (Résistance)
Returning to making music after a period of absence, Resistance is a new album by the band.

Les premiers disques d'or et tous les zéniths de France
The band achieved mainstream success, selling many albums and playing in venues across France.

On est toujours à fond, on vient pour pisser sur la flamme
Despite their success, the band is always pushing themselves and trying to reach new heights while staying true to their roots.

Même à Vitrolle ou Toulon
Playing their music even in lesser-known towns and cities.

Tout c'qu on a tout c'qu on a. à chaque fois,
Giving their all in every performance, every time.

Des années de fous chaque soir on joue,
The band has been working hard for many years, playing every night with excitement and passion.

Notre maison est un bus où les rires ne s'arrêtent pas (play we wanna play we wanna play),
The band members are like a family, traveling together in their tour bus and having fun as they continue to play music they love.

Mais les braves gens n'aiment pas que
The band has faced criticism from those who don't approve of their alternative approach to reggae music.

L'on suive une autre route qu'eux,
People don't like when the band follows a different path than what is considered the norm in the reggae world.

On découvre la jalousie l'hypocrisie les Gens aigris
The band has encountered negative and hypocritical people who are bitter and resentful of their success.

(see the hypocrits demago done deah)
Calling out the hypocritical actions of people who pretend to be something they're not in the music industry.

Rien à foutre on trace la route sans tricher,
The band doesn't care about conforming to expectations, and they continue to make their own way honestly and authentically.

On fait ce qu'on est on laisse à. d'autres les clichés,
The band is true to themselves and doesn't conform to stereotypes or clichés that are expected in the reggae world.

Qu'ils captent ou pas on ne dévie pas,
Whether or not others understand or appreciate their music, the band will stay true to their vision.

Ce style c'est notre style du pur Sinsemilia
The band's style is unique and pure, entirely their own.

Quand je replonge dans nos souvenirs
Reflecting on past memories and experiences.

Je ne peux retenir un sourire
Feeling happy and nostalgic when looking back on those times.

Je crois qu'au fond de moi je suis nostalgique
Feeling a sense of nostalgia for the past and the memories associated with it.

C'était nos premiers pas ina reggae music
Remembering the early days of the band's journey in reggae music.

Tant de terres vierges à découvrir
Feeling optimistic and excited about the potential opportunities ahead.

Tant de portes fermées à ouvrir
Aware of the challenges ahead but determined to push through and open new doors of opportunity.

«On vous souhaite tout le bonheur du monde»
Quotes a popular phrase used to wish others well and feel supported in their journey.

Et leur machine s'emballe, matraquage sur les ondes
The mainstream reggae world is pushing their way and trying to impose their style on others through constant airplay on the radio.

Mais la nôtre reste stable, ?dele à nos Valeurs, notre vibe
The band's music and approach remain grounded in their values and personal style.

Est simple et on n'veut pas de la leur
Keeping things simple and refusing to conform to the mainstream reggae industry.

Laisse-moi me défoncer le voleur en direct du 13 h, Tu croyais quoi?
Challenging those who thought the band would give in to mainstream expectations and become someone they're not.

Original grande gueule certains nous Croient changés j'les laisse à leur erreur,
Despite their success, there are still those who doubt the band's authenticity and accuse them of changing. The band ignores these accusations and stays true to themselves.

Donne nous une scène et des micros on remet les pendules à l'heure
Requesting a platform to perform and continue to show their unique style of reggae music.

«dem a go tired to see me face, Can't get me Out of the race »
Referencing a Bob Marley song that speaks to the idea of overcoming challenges and persevering despite the odds stacked against you.