Yamê hops on his bécane, flips a middle finger to doubt, and lets the engine speak for him. The songwriter joins forces with Epektase, KronoMuzik, and Pandrezz, and the four of them build a rattling beat that sounds like Paris suburbs after midnight. He raps, he smokes, he rides, and every bar is another kilometer he puts between himself and the past.
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Released: June 13, 2023
Bécane
Yamê
Bécane Lyrics English Translation by Yamê
The poet drops the line, ‘I weave through the crowd without hands,’ and suddenly you see him ducking traffic with no helmet, just hunger. He name-drops Sankara and Cheikh Anta Diop like petrol in his tank, trading gold teeth for cubic centimeters and a dream. The chorus repeats like pistons, ‘I take the bike out, Ih-Li-Li-La-La,’ and each loop lights another joint against the city glow.
B#tch Ça Fait Très Très Longtemps Que Je Pense À Comment Se Mettre Bien Moi J’ai Pas Ton ÉlanB#tch, it’s been a very long time since I’ve thought about how to get ahead; I don’t have your momentum.
N’écoute Jamais Les On-Dit Ceux Qui Jactent N’ont Pas Vu La Vie Au Travers De Ton MondeNever listen to the rumors; those who gossip haven’t seen life through your eyes.
J’ai Beau Parler Dans Leur Langue Mais Faut Croire Qu’ils N’entendent Que Le Langage De La ViolenceEven if I speak their language, it seems they only understand the language of violence.
J’me Faufile En Bal Sans Les Mains Tu M’as Pas Vu Bégayer Quand Fallait Passer Le LentI weave through the crowd without hands; you didn’t see me hesitate when I had to ride slow.
Sankara Cheikh Anta Négro J’ai Choisi Mes Modèles C’est Fiable Comme Un Moteur Allemand‘Thomas’ Sankara and ‘Cheikh’ Anta, man; I’ve chosen my role models, and they’re as reliable as a German engine.
En Indé Sans Carats Sans Chicots Oui Je Fais Quer-Cro Bien Plus Que Les Grands De Tes GrandsGoing independent without diamonds or gold teeth, yeah, I’m making it happen more than your idols’ idols.
J’les Téma Pas Ils Sont Pas ConcentrésI don’t look at them; they aren’t focused.
J’attends Pas La Passe Ils Peuvent Pas CentrerI’m not waiting for a pass; they can’t even center the ball.
J’suis Bantu Me Parle Pas De BasanéI’m ‘Bantu’; don’t just call me “tanned.”
On Est Pas Venus Ici Pour Se PavanerWe didn’t come here to show off.
Remballe Ta C J’ai Mes CcPack up your ‘coc@ine’; I’ve got my engine’s ‘cubic centimeters’.
J’tourne La Poignée J’froisse Le TempsI twist the throttle and crumple time.
J’roule Comme Si Quelqu’un M’attendI ride like someone’s waiting for me.
Et J’cale Pétard Entre Mes DentsAnd I stick a ‘j#int’ between my teeth.
Bah Ouais Bah OuaisYeah, that’s right.
J’sors La Bécane Ih-Li-Li-La-La J’fume La BeuhI take the bike out, ‘Ih-Li-Li-La-La’, and I smoke some ‘w##d’.
J’m’en Bats Les C#uilles Si C’est Dangereux Sa MèreI don’t give a d#mn if it’s dangerous, man.
J’vois Que Des Barreaux Des Barreaux En FerI only see bars, bars made of iron.
La Bécane Crie Et J’sors De L’enfer Sur Un Gros Fer Bah OuaisThe bike screams and I leave hell behind on a heavy frame, yeah.
J’sors La Bécane Ih-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li J’fume La BeuhI take the bike out, ‘Ih-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li’, and I smoke some ‘w##d’.
J’m’en Bats Les C#uilles Si C’est Dangereux Sa MèreI don’t give a d#mn if it’s dangerous, man.
J’vois Que Des Barreaux Des Barreaux En FerI only see bars, bars made of iron.
La Bécane Crie Et J’sors De L’enfer Sur Un Gros Fer Bah Ouais Bah OuaisThe bike screams and I leave hell behind on a heavy frame, yeah, that’s right.
L’akra Aide À FocaliserThe ‘Akrapovic exhaust’ helps me focus.
La Haine Que J’ressens Dans Mes PenséesThe hatred that I feel in my thoughts.
Mmh Dans Ce Business BaliséMmh, in this marked-out business.
OhOh.
J’sors La Bécane -Cane Ouh Ouh OuhI take the bike out, bike, Ouh Ouh Ouh.
J’sors La Bécane -Cane Ouh Ouh Ouh OuhI take the bike out, bike, Ouh Ouh Ouh Ouh.
-Cane Ih-Li-Li-La-La J’fume La BeuhBike, ‘Ih-Li-Li-La-La’, and I smoke some ‘w##d’.
J’sors La Bécane Ih-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li J’fume La BeuhI take the bike out, ‘Ih-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li’, and I smoke some ‘w##d’.
J’sors La Bécane Ih-Li-Li-Li-La-La J’fume La BeuhI take the bike out, ‘Ih-Li-Li-Li-La-La’, and I smoke some ‘w##d’.
J’m’en Bats Les C#uilles Si C’est Dangereux Sa MèreI don’t give a d#mn if it’s dangerous, man.
J’vois Que Des Barreaux Des Barreaux En FerI only see bars, bars made of iron.
La Bécane Crie Et J’sors De L’enfer Sur Un Gros Fer Bah OuaisThe bike screams and I leave hell behind on a heavy frame, yeah.
J’sors La Bécane Ih-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li-Ih-IhI take the bike out, ‘Ih-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li-Li-Ih-Ih’.
J’m’en Bats Les C#uilles Si C’est Dangereux Sa MèreI don’t give a d#mn if it’s dangerous, man.
J’vois Que Des Barreaux Des Barreaux En FerI only see bars, bars made of iron.
La Bécane Crie Et J’sors De L’enfer Sur Un Gros Fer Bah Ouais Bah OuaisThe bike screams and I leave hell behind on a heavy frame, yeah, that’s right.
Bah Ouais Bah OuaisYeah, that’s right.
Mmh Mmh MmhMmh Mmh Mmh.
Bécane Music Video
Bécane is about speed as freedom, and the lyrics remind you that escape can be as simple as twisting a throttle. Yamê keeps the engine screaming so the memories stay behind, and the ride is worth every risk.