Ma parano
Tiers monde Lyrics

Ma parano, ma parano, ma parano
The singer is indicating that he is paranoid about the world around him and will explore why in the following lines.

Est-ce ma parano ou est-ce que les gens naissent inégaux?
The singer is contemplating whether his paranoia is valid or not, questioning if people are really born unequal.

Est-ce que nos richesses remplissent l'assiette du meskine?
The singer is exploring the idea that wealth does not necessarily lead to food on the table for those in need.

Est-ce ma parano? Bien sûr que c'est ma parano
The singer confirms that his paranoia is valid.

Chaque semaine, des centaines d'obsèques, stop sec, combien de grossesse dans le lavabo?
The singer is highlighting the frequent deaths in his community and questioning how many unborn children are discarded in the process.

De la crèche aux tribunaux, mais est-ce qu'iblis nous a croché?
The singer is questioning whether there is something sinister going on in society from infancy to the justice system.

Ma vie intime un ring, j'esquive les télé-crochets
The singer is comparing his life to a boxing match, where he avoids the shallow entertainment industry.

Chaque flèche que Cupidon a décochée ricochait sur le béton armé
The singer is saying that love doesn't exist in his environment and is comparing it to an arrow bouncing off reinforced concrete.

Acharné, rien ne peut me charmer
The singer is determined and nothing can distract him from his goals.

Une lente agonie, c'est le rythme auquel ils bousillent nos vies
The singer is criticizing the slow destruction of their community and everyday life.

Se sont mis en tête de violer nos filles, pales copies de Grey's Anatomy
The singer is calling attention to the sexual assault of their women and how it's portrayed as entertainment on TV.

Vacances en France, pas de chance, pas le même sens de colonie
The singer is saying that vacationing in France isn't as appealing since they don't have the same colonial history as their own country.

Moi, je pense qu'à venger mes ancêtres, débrancher Stanley Tookie
The singer is focused on avenging his ancestors and disconnecting from a society that doesn't value his people's lives.

Fanatique, bombe humaine se dégoupille, qui pleure des larmes du Mississippi
The singer is suggesting that he's willing to become a suicide bomber to fight for his people and is shedding tears for a historical symbol of slavery.

Mon petit pays comme mon BlackBerry dans leur catégorie manque d'autonomie
The singer is implying that his country is not autonomous and is perceived as inferior to others.

Parano ou il y a anomalie?
The singer is questioning again if his paranoia is justified or if there is something wrong with society.

Rappelle-moi qui soutenait Ben Ali?
The singer is calling attention to the fact that the government has supported oppressive regimes like Ben Ali's in the past.

J'suis fils de France, Sénégal ou Mali, descendant de té-ci, descendant de momie
The singer is describing his ancestry and heritage, which spans across different countries.

Hey, parano, regarde nos gars n'ont aucun neurone, aucun diplôme
The singer is criticizing the lack of education and opportunities for young people in his community.

Aucun de nos gamins n'aime la zone euro, ne parle pas le bonobo mais catalogué animaux
The singer is saying that the children in his community don't mesh well with the euro-centric culture and aren't valued as human beings.

Étonnamment peu de négro ne sifflent dans les tribunaux
The singer is calling attention to the lack of representation of black people in the judicial system.

Debout dans les tribunaux
The singer is urging his community to stand up for themselves in the justice system.

Les derniers seront les numéros uno
The singer is predicting that the last shall become first in societal importance someday.

La vérité en produit dérivé, la qualité Din Records You know?
The singer is claiming that the truth is a commodity and that his music reflects that truth.

La paix, c'est dangereux, Ne donne pas le calumet à un cancéreux
The singer is suggesting that peace isn't always the best solution and people should be wary of false offers of peace.

C'est l'État qui nous crache à la face, Qui nous braque
The singer is suggesting that the government oppresses them and takes advantage of their vulnerability.

Combien assassinés par des gens comme eux?
The singer is questioning the number of lives lost due to the oppressive tactics of those in power.

Parano, j'pense que je préfère la solitude de ma négritude
The singer is saying that he would rather be alone and embrace his blackness than assimilate into a society that doesn't value him.

J'ai la certitude que c'est le mieux car pour se haïr, il faut être deux
The singer is certain that embracing his blackness and avoiding assimilation is the best solution because both parties have to agree to hate one another.

Est-ce ma parano ou est-ce que l'on est complice?
The singer is suggesting that others may unknowingly or unintentionally contribute to the system of oppression.

Les miens vivent du racket comme Gaël Monfils
The singer is drawing a parallel between the illegal activity of some in his community and the legal racketeering done by successful athletes like Gaël Monfils.

Le Tiers est sur disque, éphémère, faut qu't'établisses
The singer is saying that they must establish themselves as a legitimate presence in the music industry despite the odds against them.

Un lien de parenté, peut-on douter? Mort et vie son père et fils
The singer is suggesting that there is a familial connection between life and death.

Est-ce ma parano, bilaye ça reste incertain
The singer is uncertain if his paranoia is accurate or not.

Qu'ils aillent au Diable, il n'y a qu'un Tiers Monde pour combien d'Guerlain?
The singer is saying that the people who don't understand their struggles can go to hell and that there is only one third world compared to many Guerlains (luxury brand).

Pire que c'est le bordel, imagine une bagarre générale dans Leroy Merlin
The singer is suggesting that their community is in disarray and that things would be worse in a place like home depot.

Froid, j'me sens Allemand, Mamadou Berlin
The singer is saying that he feels cold and disconnected, like he's in Berlin, despite being from a warm place like Africa.

L'erreur qu'on a fait, confonds pas Twitter, la colombe de la paix
The singer is saying that Twitter isn't a symbol of peace and that it was a mistake to think it was.

Je suis fils d'esclave, ma communauté, mon mentor Alassane Kunta Konaté
The singer is identifying with being the son of a slave and has a mentor who also represents their community.

Manipulé, libre et menotté, ou est-ce que c'est ma parano?
The singer is questioning whether he is being manipulated by the system or if his paranoia is accurate.

L'actualité zappe le Burkinabè mais pas l'iPhone nano
The singer is criticizing the media for ignoring important news about Burkina Faso while promoting trivial things like the iPhone Nano.

C'est le pauvre qui bosse, c'est le riche qu'empoche
The singer is saying that the rich profit off the labor of the poor.

Eh mon pote, c'est une forme d'injustice la taille du bide à Rick Ross
The singer is saying that even the size of one's stomach (like Rick Ross') is a form of privilege and injustice when compared to the physical hardships of others.

La riposte, parano, je referme les portes, Je referme les portes, que je crève peu importe
The singer is saying that in response to the injustices he's faced, he will isolate himself and die if necessary for the sake of his community.

Ma parano, j'suis parano Ma parano, j'suis parano
The song ends where it started with the singer reiterating his paranoia.