Jul drops ‘Sous tension’ on his album Cœur blanc. The song features lyricists 1RAYMADEIT, Didine Canon 16, Samara, and Jul. The beat offers high‑stakes energy from Alex Gopher and Nicolás Romano.
Released: December 9, 2022
Sous tension (feat. Samara & Didine Canon 16)
Jul • From “Cœur blanc”
Sous tension (feat. Samara & Didine Canon 16) Lyrics Translation (from “Cœur blanc”)
Jul says the street demands constant hustle, warning that time is money and sleep is a luxury. Samara mentions that true strength comes from caring for family over bravado. The lyrics show a picture of tension and ambition.
9alou Lwa9t Blech Flous Mela Alech Fel HypeThey say time’s worthless, so why’s there all this hype?
9 Millimètres Fou9 Le CoffreThere’s a 9mm sitting on the car trunk.
Belli Wanna Gonna Choose Cagoulé Fel I8Whatever I choose, I’m masked up in the i8.
Ma Yhezek Noum Lenna MokhekSleep won’t take you here, your mind’s too wired.
Nheb Dhab Wbarcha Flous W Musica VibeI want gold, plenty of cash, and a music vibe.
Nkamel No9telkom Nekhou LvolteI’ll finish you off and take the lead.
Johnny Weeks Mahouch Tom CruiseJohnny Weeks isn’t Tom Cruise.
Costumé Bel NikeI’m dressed up in Nike.
Taba3 Sel3a Bel iPhoneTracking the goods on the iPhone.
Mother F#ck Lil Lima3andou PassionMother f those who’ve got no passion.
Jib El Blaka Matwarri El Location (No No No)Bring the ‘plate’, don’t reveal the location.
No Drama Ki Nrappi Ki AkonThere’s no drama when I’m rapping like Akon.
Nrapi Fl Houma Wnboxi Ki ClaytonI’m rapping in the ‘hood’ and boxing like Clayton.
Fi Rassi Colombie Manhebech Plan BColombia’s on my mind, I don’t want a Plan B.
Mates2elch Mnin Chrit Barcha Khyout NsarbiDon’t ask where I bought it, I’m serving many lines.
Colombie Fi Rasi ColombieColombia’s in my head, Colombia.
Mak Taarafni Mnin Bdit Msatter Fel KanbiYou know where I started, lined up in the ‘street’.
Ken Inta Theb Tahref Hyeti Tetfarej Fi ComptonIf you want to know my life, watch ‘Compton’.
Dima N3ich Lil Matchoufna Kel FantômesAlways living for the night, you only see us like ghosts.
Ken Ma Fama 3inin Nechri Royce PhantomIf there’s no ‘evil eye’, I’ll buy a Royce Phantom.
Hyethom Bel Wedhnin Ki Halwet LamsonTheir lives are all ears like ‘Lamson’ candy.
Mala Lougha W Accent Enti M9ayed AbsentWhat a language and accent, you’re marked absent.
N3ich Fel Risque LongtempsI’ve been living in danger for a long time.
Ywessi Fiya Le Béton Ma Y Kafini Mi-tempsThe concrete warns me, half-time isn’t enough.
Taw Tel9ani Fel Pièce 50/50 Fel BatimentNow you’ll find me in the room, 50/50 in the building.
9alou Lwa9t Blech Flous Mela Alech Fel HypeThey say time’s worthless, so why’s there all this hype?
9 Millimètres Fou9 Le CoffreThere’s a 9mm sitting on the car trunk.
Belli Wanna Gonna Choose Cagoulé Fel I8Whatever I choose, I’m masked up in the i8.
Ma Yhezek Noum Lenna MokhekSleep won’t take you here, your mind’s too wired.
Nheb Dhab Wbarcha Flous W Musica VibeI want gold, plenty of cash, and a music vibe.
Nkamel No9telkom Nekhou LvolteI’ll finish you off and take the lead.
Johnny Weeks Mahouch Tom CruiseJohnny Weeks isn’t Tom Cruise.
Costumé Bel NikeI’m dressed up in Nike.
Taba3 Sel3a Bel iPhoneTracking the goods on the iPhone.
Sous Tension Plein D’émotionUnder tension, full of emotion.
Tu M’cherches La Merde J’perds Mes NotionsYou look for trouble, I lose my bearings.
Tu Nous Connais À Marseille Suffit D’une Minch Une Vue Une PotionYou know us in Marseille, all it takes is a ‘joint’, a view, and a drink.
On S’boit Le Whisky Sans GlaçonWe drink our whisky without any ice.
Là J’passe Vers Les PassonsNow I’m heading over toward the ‘Passons’ neighborhood.
J’trainais Au Tieks C’était Ma PassionI used to hang out in the ‘neighborhood’, it was my passion.
Avec Ma Veste ContrefaçonWearing my counterfeit jacket.
J’regarde Les Faits Divers J’vois Des Braquages Des FusilladesI check the news, I see robberies and shootouts.
Fais Gaffe Aux Courses Poursuites Tu Peux Finir Comme Bouna Et ZyedWatch out for car chases, you could end up like ‘Bouna and Zyed’.
J’suis Fier Comme Un Dz J’me Laisse Pas Faire Comme Un TounsI’m proud like an ‘Algerian’, I don’t back down like a ‘Tunisian’.
A La Base J’suis Un Mec Terter Qui Raconte Sa Vie Sur ProtoolsBasically, I’m a street guy telling my life story over Protools.
Aujourd’hui J’donne Des Coups D’pouceToday I’m giving others a helping hand.
A La Base C’est Makahinch FlouzIn the beginning, there wasn’t any money.
Trop L’blues Frangin J’vois Qu’t’es Dedans Hendek Le CouscousToo much blues, brother, I see you’re in it, ‘watch out’ for the heat.
Dinguerie Gantée Ça Va S’cacher Dans La CambrousseGloved-up madness, going to hide out in the sticks.
Si Tu Frappes Pas Comme Bruce Lee Ça Va Sortir Le KebouzIf you don’t hit like Bruce Lee, they’ll pull out the ‘gun’.
T’sais Qu’en Décembre Moi J’arrive Comme TsunamiYou know that in December, I arrive like a tsunami.
J’reviendrais Comme Manu Le Coq Si Tu Touches À La FamilleI’ll come back like ‘Manu the Coq’ if you touch the family.
J’me Sens Libérable J’fais Bronzette Au SoleilI feel like I’m getting out, sunbathing in the heat.
J’ai Commencé À Serrer Les Dents Pendant Le SommeilI’ve started grinding my teeth while I sleep.
Vas-tu Appeler Papa Si J’te Tire Les OreillesAre you going to call daddy if I pull your ears?
Sache Que Même En Fumette Nous On Fait Pas De SoleilKnow that even when we’re high, we don’t mess around.
Faire Vaillant C’est Bien Aider Sa Mère C’est MieuxActing brave is fine, but helping your mother’s better.
Ils Veulent Te Voir À Terre Ces Chiens Ils Veulent Te Voir Au Quartier VieuxThose dogs want to see you down, they want to see you grow old in the ‘hood’.
C’est Vrai Que Ça Fait Mal Mal Quand Quelqu’un Te ToucheIt’s true that it really hurts when someone gets to you.
Tu Repenses Qu’à Ça Ça Quand La Lune Se CoucheThat’s all you think about when the moon goes down.
9alou Lwa9t Blech Flous Mela Alech Fel HypeThey say time’s worthless, so why’s there all this hype?
9 Millimètres Fou9 Le CoffreThere’s a 9mm sitting on the car trunk.
Belli Wanna Gonna Choose Cagoulé Fel I8Whatever I choose, I’m masked up in the i8.
Ma Yhezek Noum Lenna MokhekSleep won’t take you here, your mind’s too wired.
Nheb Dhab Wbarcha Flous W Musica VibeI want gold, plenty of cash, and a music vibe.
Nkamel No9telkom Nekhou LvolteI’ll finish you off and take the lead.
Johnny Weeks Mahouch Tom CruiseJohnny Weeks isn’t Tom Cruise.
Costumé Bel NikeI’m dressed up in Nike.
Taba3 Sel3a Bel iPhoneTracking the goods on the iPhone.
Safi Wech Jaz AlinaTruly, look at what we’ve been through.
Khlas Hada KafiEnough, this is plenty.
Fe Di9 L9it Ghir Khawti Fi KtefiIn hard times, I only found my brothers at my back.
Ana Maahom Hakda Hata Lel MoutI’m with them like this until the very end.
Hali Hali Maye3jeb Wrabi Eli 3aliMy situation doesn’t please me, but God is the Highest.
Rahet Lbel Matechriha Bel GhaliYou can’t buy peace of mind, no matter the price.
Nhawes Al Khatem Eli Kleh LhoutI’m searching for the ‘ring the fish ate’.
Denya EkhtibarLife is just a test.
3alam Mouezi Rana B3edna 3al MadareA parallel world, we’ve strayed far from the path.
Malek Fi Melkou Wahna Fi Ardhou ZouwarA king in His kingdom, and we’re just visitors on His earth.
Yeb9ou Lathar Chedin BlockThe traces remain, holding down the block.
Qualité Maztoul NtihStoned quality, I’m falling.
Kaber Wast El Boumbat Ndrrou Fi HoumtiGrown up among the ‘explosions’, we’re hurting in my neighborhood.
Alou Wesh Njib Yalli Dho9tiHello, what should I bring, you who’ve tested me?
Bel Crytpo Rani Beya3 Soumi L NFTWith crypto, I’m selling my worth as an NFT.
9alou Lwa9t Blech Flous Mela Alech Fel HypeThey say time’s worthless, so why’s there all this hype?
9 Millimètres Fou9 Le CoffreThere’s a 9mm sitting on the car trunk.
Belli Wanna Gonna Choose Cagoulé Fel I8Whatever I choose, I’m masked up in the i8.
Ma Yhezek Noum Lenna MokhekSleep won’t take you here, your mind’s too wired.
Nheb Dhab Wbarcha Flous W Musica VibeI want gold, plenty of cash, and a music vibe.
Nkamel No9telkom Nekhou LvolteI’ll finish you off and take the lead.
Johnny Weeks Mahouch Tom CruiseJohnny Weeks isn’t Tom Cruise.
Costumé Bel NikeI’m dressed up in Nike.
Taba3 Sel3a Bel iPhoneTracking the goods on the iPhone.
Sous tension (feat. Samara & Didine Canon 16) Music Video
The lyrics meaning of ‘Sous tension’ shows how ambition clashes with danger.