Valentin Le Du, better known by his stage name Vald (sometimes stylized as… Read Full Bio ↴Valentin Le Du, better known by his stage name Vald (sometimes stylized as VALD), is a French rapper. Born in Aulnay-sous-Bois, in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, he studied at Lycée privé catholique l'Espérance where he received a Baccalauréat S (Sciences). He then studied medicine for a semester before moving to Mathematics/Information, graduating with a licence. He also studied sound engineering. He started rapping at age 17. He released a mixtape, NQNTMQMQMB (Ni Queue Ni Tête Mais Qui Met Quand Même Bien) in 2012, followed by another mixtape Cours de rattrapage the same year. Both were re-edited in 2016 as a double CD released through his website. On 27 October 2014, he released his debut EP NQNT (Ni Queue Ni Tête) with a music video, Bonjour, finding success. It was followed by the release of EP NQNT 2 on 25 September 2015. On 20 January 2017, he released his debut album Agartha on Mezoued Records & Suther Kane Films, and on Millenium, Capitol, Universal; the album earned a platinum certification in France.[2] A leak of song material resulted in the release of the EP project NQNT 3. On 2 February 2018, Vald released his second album XEU featuring collaborations with rappers Sirius, Suik'on Blaz AD and Sofiane; the album received a double platinum certification. This was followed by the mixtape NQNT33 in September 2018. In October 2019, he released a third album, Ce monde est cruel (This world is cruel).

Totem
vald Lyrics

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T'as l'air de croire qu'c'est l'bruit du cochon
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na) Hein?
Alors qu'c'est moi qui dérape
Et qui rafale sur ta gueule de pochtron, ta gueule de pauvre con
Ta gueule de, où est-ce qu'on va?
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah) Hein? Hein?
Ferme ta gueule, tu t'enfonces
Ferma ta gueule, tu m'offenses

Trop d'pétasses se disent fortes, NQNT disloque
Ton cul, ta chatte, ton esprit
Bitch, on peut remplir les dix slots, donc cherche pas la discorde
J'dis "stop", mais dis "s'te plaît", bitch
Prends tes distances 'vec ton pistolet (pah, pah)
Exactement, l'État te ment et, l'département, c'est v'là l'de-mon (oui)
Toi, tu fournis l'offre, mais personne demande
La plupart te déteste
J'lâche que des textes qui schlassent les fesses
Ça t'en bouche un coin, Satan bouge au loin mais pas chez moi
Toujours près à m'élever, toujours partant pour un joint
Tu t'poses des questions, un suppo' et c'est bon
Ouais, grosse dépression, t'es comme:
"La Terre est ronde, donc il m'faut des ronds"
Non, non, fausse rébellion
Tu marches, mais t'es mort (mort)
Tu n'mâches que des ossements d'vache
T'es lâche, et tu caches que t'es là, (là)
Juste las sans raison, tu jactes mais tes actes démontrent
(Ah, oui) Souris devant les fleurs, bitch
Bouquine devant les cœurs vides (oui, oui)
La réponse est en toi, t'as d'quoi défoncer l'angoisse
T'as l'choix d'être bon, marche droit et monte, bitch
Lâche pas, fais ton Schmilblick (blick, blick, blick)
La vie est oblique, et ton chemin est prodigieux
Flex, flex, flex

Trop d'pétasses se disent fortes, NQNT disloque
Ton cul, ta chatte, ton esprit, bitch
On peut remplir les dix slots, donc cherche pas la discorde
J'dis "stop", mais dis "s'te plaît", bitch

Prends tes distances 'vec ton pistolet (pah, pah)
Flex, flex, flex

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vald's "Totem" is a commentary on the state of society and the people in it. The lines "Trop d'pétasses se disent fortes" (too many bitches call themselves strong) is a criticism of the superficiality of individuals who seek to project an image of strength but lack depth and substance. Vald calls out the hypocrisy of those who claim to be rebels, but in reality, are complacent and content with the status quo. The line "La réponse est en toi, t'as d'quoi défoncer l'angoisse" (The answer is within you, you have what it takes to overcome anxiety) is a hopeful message that encourages listeners to find strength within themselves and not to rely on external validation.

The chorus, "Trop d'pétasses se disent fortes, NQNT disloque" (Too many bitches call themselves strong, NQNT dislocates) is a repeated reminder that many people are only focused on superficialities and judgment. The beat of the song is intense, and Vald's voice adds to the urgency of the message. Overall, the lyrics call for individuals to take responsibility for their actions, be authentic in their pursuits, and not fall for the illusions that society portrays.

Line by Line Meaning

T'as l'air de croire qu'c'est l'bruit du cochon
You seem to believe it's the sound of the pig, when in fact it's me slipping and shooting on your drunk face, your face of a poor fool, your face wondering where we're going. Shut up, you're digging your own hole and offending me.

Trop d'pétasses se disent fortes, NQNT disloque
Too many bitches claim to be strong, but NQNT (the artist's crew) will make them break apart. Your ass, your pussy, your mind, you can fill all ten slots but don't try to cause discord. I say 'stop', but you say 'please', bitch. Keep your distance from your gunshots. Exactly, the government lies to you, and the department is full of demons. You supply the offer but nobody asks for it. Most people hate you. I only drop lyrics that slap asses. Satan moves away, but not from me. Always ready to lift myself up, always up for a joint. You ask yourself questions, but a suppository and you're good. Yeah, big depression, you're like 'the Earth is round so I need cash.' No, false rebellion. You walk but you're dead. You only chew cow bones. You're a coward and you hide that you're there, just tired for no reason. You talk but your actions prove otherwise. Smile in front of flowers, bitch. Read in front of empty hearts. The answer is within you, you have the power to break down anxiety. You have the choice to be good, walk straight and climb, bitch. Don't give up, do your Schmilblick. Life is oblique and your path is amazing. Flex, flex, flex.

Lyrics © MEZOUED RECORDS, SUTHER KANE FILMS, WATI B EDITIONS
Written by: ROBIN SANDOR WAISS, SAMUEL TAIEB, VALENTIN LE DU

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