L2B delivers ‘Pélican,’ a track from their album ‘Nés Pour Briller : Book I.’ The band mixes sharp lyrics with a dynamic beat, crafting a story of ambition and struggle. Dave Darryl Sanou, Idrys M’bakidi, Killian Sambat-Dehlot, and Puch’K unite to write and produce this piece.
Released: February 14, 2025
Pélican
L2B • From “Nés Pour Briller : Book I”
Pélican Lyrics Translation – Nés Pour Briller : Book I Soundtrack
The poet mentions a pelican taking flight, symbolizing escape from a chaotic life. Lines like ‘I’m taking flight like a little pelican, leaving the camp’ highlight the desire for freedom. L2B creates a vivid contrast between hard work and the need to break free.
Chercher Bon Qu’a Chercher L’papier Tous Les JoursAll I’m good for is chasing money every single day.
T’sais Qu’pour Papa Faut Un ChateauYou know I’ve got to get a castle for my dad.
J’sais Meme Plus Si J’suis Dans Une Ch#tte Ou Une Fontaine D’eauI don’t even know if I’m in a ‘p#ssy’ or a water fountain anymore.
Mais Il M’faut Un BateauBut I really need a boat.
J’compte Plus Les Fils Enleves D’mes SurvetementsI’ve lost count of the loose threads pulled from my tracksuits.
J’ai Tout Fait Pour Gagner Mes Sous HonnetementI’ve done everything I could to earn my cash honestly.
On Va Tout Donner Jusqu’a QuandHow long are we going to keep giving it our all?
Mais Jusqu’a Jusqu’a QuandBut just how long is it going to take?
J’prends Mon Envol Comme Un P’tit PelicanI’m taking flight like a little pelican,
Quitter Le Camp Ah J’f#us L’campleaving the camp, yeah, I’m getting the ‘h#ll’ out,
Trainer Zoner Dis-moi Jusqu’a Quandtell me, how long will I keep loitering and hanging around?
J’prends Mon Envol Comme Un P’tit PelicanI’m taking flight like a little pelican,
Quitter Le Camp Ah J’f#us L’campleaving the camp, yeah, I’m getting the ‘h#ll’ out,
Trainer Zoner Dis-moi Jusqu’a Quandtell me, how long will I keep loitering and hanging around?
J’suis En Roue LibreI’m coasting out of control.
Si Tu Gigotes On Eteint La BougieIf you start twitching, we’ll put your lights out.
Faut Pas Toucher T’auras Des EnnuisDon’t touch it, or you’re going to get into trouble.
Faut Pas Tousser Le Produit Est NocifDon’t cough, because the product is harmful.
Dans Un Trafic J’descend La S#tivaI’m in the middle of a deal, dropping off the ‘s#tiva’.
Loin Des Focus J’dors Avec Samira Vers Les EmiratsAway from the spotlight, I’m sleeping with Samira near the Emirates.
Pour Eponger Mes Soucis J’dois Faire La GuerillaTo wipe away my worries, I’ve got to keep up a ‘dangerous vibe’.
P’t-etre Ca M’gueriraMaybe that’ll be the thing that heals me.
No- No- NobodyNo- No- Nobody.
J’suis Sous Hennessy Hennessy XOI’m on that Hennessy, Hennessy XO.
La Shawty Veut Qu’on Fly Dans La Benzo BenzoThe girl wants us to fly away in the Mercedes-Benz.
J’peux Pas Renverser Belve Sur Ma RollieI can’t be spilling Belvedere vodka on my Rolex.
J’suis Pas Trop All Eyez On MeI’m not really trying to have ‘all eyes on me’.
J’suis En Discret En Discret En TchemiI’m staying low-key, keeping it ‘quiet’.
Seul Dans Mon Oin-c Loin Des EnnuisAll alone in my corner, far from any trouble.
J’encaisse Tout L’temps C’est CarreI’m cashing in all the time, everything’s solid.
Je Jobbe Fort J’suis Pas LibreI’m working hard, so I’m not free.
J’marche Plus Sur ParisI don’t walk through the streets of Paris anymore.
Ce Soir Bae J’suis Pas LaI’m not around tonight, baby.
J’encaisse Tout L’temps C’est CarreI’m collecting cash constantly, it’s all squared away.
J’joue Meme Plus Sur L’cornerI don’t even play on the ‘corner’ anymore.
J’frappe Fort J’suis PareI’m hitting hard and I’m ready for anything.
Ce Soir Bae J’suis Pas La LaI’m just not around here tonight, baby.
J’prends Mon Envol Comme Un P’tit PelicanI’m taking flight like a little pelican,
Quitter Le Camp Ah J’f#us L’campleaving the camp, yeah, I’m getting the ‘h#ll’ out,
Trainer Zoner Dis-moi Jusqu’a Quandtell me, how long will I keep loitering and hanging around?
J’prends Mon Envol Comme Un P’tit PelicanI’m taking flight like a little pelican,
Quitter Le Camp Ah J’f#us L’campleaving the camp, yeah, I’m getting the ‘h#ll’ out,
Trainer Zoner Dis-moi Jusqu’a Quandtell me, how long will I keep loitering and hanging around?
J’attends Pas Noel Pour Une CartierI don’t wait for Christmas to get a Cartier.
Han Han HanHan, han, han.
Le Respect Est Pas La Donc J’dois Vite M’ecarterThe respect isn’t there, so I’ve got to step away quickly.
Han Han HanHan, han, han.
J’suis Tout En Noir Comme Les Rolling StonesI’m dressed all in black like the Rolling Stones.
Et Quand J’suis St#neAnd when I’m ‘h#gh’,
J’suis Pas DispoI’m just not available.
Han Han HanHan, han, han.
J’suis Tout En Noir J’suis En Roue LibreI’m all in black, I’m coasting out of control.
Pélican Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Pélican’ is the tension between ambition and escape. L2B’s lyrics and sound offer a raw look at chasing dreams while longing for peace.