when life
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When life put it's fingers on you
You can say shut up and to the universe « Stop! »
When you cry and when you can’t prove
You try to find, try, but you have nothing
When you lose and when you’re confused
Nobody helps you, nobody cares for you
Forget about time, forget that’s right
Right here and...

Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
And lie...

When life put it's fingers on me
I try to say stop but people don’t understand
I’m just me, just living in my dream
But maybe they’re jealous ‘cause they haven’t got it
When I’m in peace and serenity, my mother’s suicide comes and breaks it all
And Daddy left home, now I’m alone
Right here and...

Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
And try to…

To take a new way, but I will stay in my fairytale
Nothing on my shoulders
I’m not going to cry for us
I don’t want to apologize
You can go ahead, that’s right
You can go ahead, that’s right
You can go ahead, that’s right
You can go ahead, that’s right
When life





When life put its fingers on me
I try to say stop.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sliimy's song "When Life" explore the challenges and struggles that one faces in life. The song delves into the moments when life seems overwhelming, when one feels alone, and when nothing seems to go their way. It reflects on the feelings of helplessness, confusion, and loss that can be experienced in difficult times.


The lyrics convey a message of resilience and the importance of not letting life's hardships bring you down completely. It suggests that even when life puts its fingers on you and things seem unbearable, you can choose to stand up and tell the universe to stop. The song encourages the listener to hide their pain behind a smile, to try to feel fine even when they're not, and to keep trying to find a way to move forward.


The lyrics touch upon personal experiences, such as the mention of a mother's suicide and a father leaving home. These experiences serve to highlight the singer's own struggles and the additional weight they carry. Despite the difficulties, the song suggests that the singer refuses to give up on their dreams and will remain in their own fairytale, not letting the burdens of life bring them down.


Overall, "When Life" is a song about facing adversity and finding the strength to keep going, even when everything seems to be falling apart. It emphasizes the need to maintain hope, resilience, and a positive outlook in the face of life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

When life put it's fingers on you
When life presents its challenges and hardships to you


You can say shut up and to the universe « Stop! »
You have the power to reject the negativity and ask the universe to cease the struggles


When you cry and when you can’t prove
In times of sadness and when you cannot provide evidence or justification


You try to find, try, but you have nothing
You attempt to search for solutions, but come up empty-handed


When you lose and when you’re confused
In moments of defeat and uncertainty


Nobody helps you, nobody cares for you
You feel abandoned and unsupported, with no one showing concern for you


Forget about time, forget that’s right
Disregard the constraints of time and the expectations imposed upon you


Right here and...
In this moment and...


Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Putting on a cheerful facade, attempting to conceal the struggles and challenges you face in life


Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
Through laughter and smiles, you seek to create a sense of well-being


And lie...
And pretend...


When life put it's fingers on me
When life presents its challenges and hardships to me


I try to say stop but people don’t understand
I attempt to voice my desire for the difficulties to cease, but others fail to comprehend


I’m just me, just living in my dream
I am simply being myself, living within the confines of my own aspirations


But maybe they’re jealous ‘cause they haven’t got it
Perhaps they feel envious because they do not possess what I have


When I’m in peace and serenity, my mother’s suicide comes and breaks it all
During moments of tranquility and calmness, the tragedy of my mother's suicide disrupts everything


And Daddy left home, now I’m alone
Furthermore, my father abandoned our family, leaving me feeling isolated


Right here and...
In this moment and...


Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Putting on a cheerful facade, attempting to conceal the struggles and challenges one faces in life


Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
Through laughter and smiles, you seek to create a sense of well-being


And try to…
And strive to...


To take a new way, but I will stay in my fairytale
To explore a different path, yet I choose to remain within my whimsical fantasy


Nothing on my shoulders
Having no burdens or responsibilities weighing me down


I’m not going to cry for us
I refuse to shed tears for the situation we find ourselves in


I don’t want to apologize
I have no desire to express remorse or ask for forgiveness


You can go ahead, that’s right
You are free to proceed as you please, that's correct


When life
During experiences in life


When life put its fingers on me
When life presents its challenges and hardships to me


I try to say stop.
I attempt to put an end to the difficulties




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHLOE BAREL, YANN PLANFORET, YANIS SAHRAOUI

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Comments from YouTube:

Maiily x

Sliimy est enfin sur youtube. C'est bien mérité :) Superbe chanson, comme toutes les autres :)

fairy life

quel talent!!!! je le trouve formidable!! j'espere qu il aura la reconnaissance du metier , qu il merite 100 000 fois!!! une voix en or!!!!

Entre Terre et Ciel Corinne

Bonjour ! Elle est super ta vidéo et merci de nous faire partager ce bon moment avec cette magnifique chanson !! Bye

Clara Larcher

C'est également ma préférée de Sliimy. Ce qu'il fait est vraiment super =)

Zineb Sangar

J'addoooorrre !!! Tout simplement magnifique. (l)

shedancesalone

can't wait for his album!

anthoGt90

Vraiment genial, ca fait penser à Mika mais un style different encore, un peu plus pop rock! Album en avril? j'y serais!

lilaloll

ma préféré je l'écoute en boucle =)

Nina Petre

Pff . J'adore vraiment tout ce qu'il fait ! (l)

pepperjane123

très belle chanson! et oui, Sliimy est français (et stéphanois), mais son anglais est parfait! Quant à sa personnalité, ça m'énerve de voir l'intolérance de certains... et alors?!!! on s'en fout, il fait du bon boulot et est bourré de talent! continue, sliimy, il y a plus de gens qui t'aiment que de cons qui essaient de te faire du tort!

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