Leto’s ‘SHAI ALEXANDER’ from ‘THUG CEREMONY’ mixes gritty storytelling with hard-hitting beats. The track features a team of lyricists including Eduardo, RayaneOnTheTrack, and Scvrla, who craft a vivid tale of street life. The music, produced by Eduardo and others, blends sharp lyrics with a bass-heavy rhythm.
Released: October 24, 2025
SHAI ALEXANDER
Leto • From “THUG CEREMONY”
SHAI ALEXANDER Lyrics Translation Leto | THUG CEREMONY
The songwriter paints a tense scene with lines like ‘I’m shooting with precision like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,’ reflecting the focus and intensity of the streets. Mentions of ‘Champs-Élysées’ and ‘police’ add a layer of urgency to the narrative, while the relentless beat keeps the energy high.
MozartMozart
L’Ocean Est Vaste J’Ai Ma Paire De RequinThe ocean’s vast and I’ve got my ‘Nike TN sneakers’ on,
J’Effectue Le Plan J’Fous Le CampI carry out the plan then I’m gone.
On Va Les K#n Faut Du Ble Faut Du PainWe’re gonna hit ’em since we need dough and bread,
Et Vu Qu’T’Es Nul Tu Commences Sur Le BancSince you’re trash you’ll start on the bench instead.
Elle Est Gee-Char Comme La Bonbonne Du BosseurShe’s ‘loaded’ like a hustler’s stash,
Gee-Char Br#lique Yamaha FazerA ‘handgun’ ready on the Yamaha Fazer.
Sur Le Corner Il Faut Etre A L’AffutYou’ve gotta stay alert on the corner,
Avec La Misere J’Suis Dans L’RefusI’m refusing to let misery get closer.
Le Re-Fou Comment Il Tourne T’As KhafThe way the product’s moving has you scared,
Fais Bien Ton Taffe Tu Vas Te Manger Des B#ffesDo your job right or you’ll get slapped if you’re unprepared.
Vocale Baffles Ecoute Le Bruit Des BassesVocals through the speakers, listen to the bass rumble,
On T’Ecr#se La C’Est Ta T#mbe Que Je Cr#useWe’ll crush you here while I dig your grave,
J’Suis Tom Cruise Dans Mission ImpossibleI’m Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible,
Plein D’B#stos C’Est Ta Gova Qu’On Cr#bleRiddling your car with plenty of bullets so it’s visible.
Vodka Et Sh#t Dans Mon MetabolismeVodka and ‘hash’ in my metabolism,
On Les N#que Direct Des Qu’On ArriveWe’ll mess ’em up the moment we arrive.
Fallait Pas Donner Ta Confiance Aux GensYou shouldn’t have trusted people,
L’Argent Fait Que L’Humain Il Ge-Chan‘Cause money makes a person change.
J’Envoie Le P’Tit En Mission Sur Le Champ Sur Les ChampsI’m sending the kid on a mission right now to the ‘Champs-Élysées’,
Belek Les Keufs Ils Sont Chauds‘Watch out’ because the ‘police’ are on it.
Va Leur Dire Que Ca Va Ch##rGo tell ’em things are about to get messy,
Grah Tous Br#liqués Pour Le ShowGrah, everyone’s ‘armed’ for the show.
B#tch Il Veut Donner Sa Ch#tteGirl, he wants to give up his ‘luck’,
Je Sh##t Comme Alexander ShaiI’m shooting with precision like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Bah Ouais C’Est Crade Y A Des J#nkies De Cr#ckYeah, it’s dirty with ‘crack’ ‘junkies’ around,
Prends Ta Claque C’Est L’Instru Que J’Mets En CloqueTake your hit ’cause I’m making this beat blow up.
Twelve O’Clock Point De Vente Est OpenTwelve o’clock and the trap house is open,
Tellement T’Es Ttu-Ba Tu M’Fais De La PeineYou’re so beaten down it makes me sad.
On Vient Ramasser L’Oseille Pendant Qu’Tu Fais Dodo J’Suis DedansWe’re collecting the ‘cash’ while you’re sleeping and I’m on it,
J’Ai Poste Trois Soldats DevantI’ve posted three soldiers out front.
Mozart Capitaine Ecrivain En Rover C’Est OverMozart, the captain and writer in a Rover, it’s over,
Si Tu Joues Trop Tu Vas Cr#verIf you play too many games you’re gonna die.
Bavure De Condes Normal Que Ca PetePolice brutality means it’s normal when things explode,
J’Me La Pete Parce Que Le Flow Est Impec’I’m showing off ’cause the flow’s perfect.
Vu Qu’J’Suis En Haut Tu Peux T’Faire DescendreSince I’m on top you can easily get taken down,
On Va T’F#mer Il Restera Que Des CendresWe’re gonna ‘smoke’ you until only ashes remain.
Sale Comme Les Sous Qu’On RamasseDirty like the money we collect,
Tenace Meme Si Des Problemes J’En Ai En MasseTenacious even though I’ve got a mountain of problems.
P-S-O Woo Tu Veux Quoi Ca Vend ToutPSO, what do you want, we’re selling it all,
P.3# J’Fais Des Trous J’Les B#ise Dans Tous Les CasWith the P.38 I’m making holes and I’ll screw ’em over anyway.
Fallait Pas Donner Ta Confiance Aux GensYou shouldn’t have trusted people,
L’Argent Fait Que L’Humain Il Ge-Chan‘Cause money makes a person change.
J’Envoie Le P’Tit En Mission Sur Le Champ Sur Les ChampsI’m sending the kid on a mission right now to the ‘Champs-Élysées’,
Belek Les Keufs Ils Sont Chauds‘Watch out’ because the ‘police’ are on it.
Va Leur Dire Que Ca Va Ch##rGo tell ’em things are about to get messy,
Grah Tous Br#liqués Pour Le ShowGrah, everyone’s ‘armed’ for the show.
B#itch Il Veut Donner Sa Ch#tteGirl, he wants to give up his ‘luck’,
Je Sh##t Comme Alexander ShaiI’m shooting with precision like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
SHAI ALEXANDER Music Video
‘SHAI ALEXANDER’ lyrics are about the challenges and strategies of street life. The song, by Leto, captures the essence of hustle and survival in a world where trust is scarce.