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The lyrics paint a stark picture of a life shaped by economic hardship and a rejection of conventional paths. The narrator recalls a childhood where the expectation was to pursue formal education for corporate advancement, a path they actively resisted in favor of a more rebellious, perhaps illicit, route symbolized by "allumer l'PGP." This contrasts sharply with the image of their father toiling "on the construction site," highlighting a generational struggle for survival and a different set of aspirations. The narrator acknowledges the limitations of social assistance, stating "We don't have happiness with CAF aid," and implies a shift from being policed to having the means to navigate legal troubles, suggesting a rise in financial standing. The central tension revolves around escaping a monotonous, financially deprived existence and achieving a better life, even if through unconventional or aggressive means. The phrase "the routine bored me but I had to make dough" encapsulates this drive. The repeated imagery of the "sawed-off shotgun" (canon scié) serves as a potent metaphor for a drastic, perhaps dangerous, solution to these problems, a tool that allows for a swift and decisive change from a life of struggle to one of perceived improvement. The narrator explicitly states, "and now I can't deny that it's better," indicating a satisfaction with the current, albeit potentially risky, outcome. A striking element is the juxtaposition of street-level realities with moments of unexpected authority or consequence. The recurring image of the "judge astonished, the bakery manager at the bar" suggests encounters with the legal system, where the narrator and associates are now figures of note, perhaps even intimidating. This is further emphasized by the narrator's assertion of having "good taste" with luxury brands like LV, contrasting with the implied poverty of their past and the aggressive undertones of their current success. The lyrics also touch on loyalty and betrayal, with the narrator defending someone who now acts distant, reinforcing a theme of earned respect and the consequences of past actions. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw, unflinching portrayal of ambition born from necessity. The narrator doesn't shy away from the harsh realities or the morally ambiguous methods employed to escape hardship. The directness of the language, coupled with the recurring, menacing symbol of the "canon scié," creates a powerful narrative of transformation. It resonates by articulating a desire for a better life and the lengths one might go to achieve it, transforming a routine of struggle into a present where, despite the underlying risks, "it's better."

Hornet La Frappe - Rap, France

Canon scié

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[Paroles de "Canon sci�] [Intro] S/o le Flem Back to the future [Couplet 1] Depuis tit-pe, ils veulent j'fasse des �tudes pour servir l'PDG (Gri-gri-pah) Mais trop t�tu, j'voulais faire comme les grands : allumer l'PGP (Gri-pah) Sur le chantier, Papa se casse le dos pour nourrir ses m�mes Pendant que son fils trainait dehors, pensait qu'� rouler des c�nes On n'a pas l'bonheur avec aides de la CAF Rien n'a chang�, on demande toujours mes faffes Sauf que maintenant j'peux choisir mon bav5ux Il m'fait sortir plus vite de chez l5s cops (Cops, cops) [Pont] A la barre, la juge �tonn�e, le g�rant du four � le bac (Pah, pah) A la barre, la juge �tonn�e, le g�rant du four � le bac [Refrain] �a sort l'canon sci� (A la base, j'suis niya) Le canon sci� (Allez, danse le Mia) La routine m'ennuyait mais fallait faire du bl� et l� j'peux pas nier que maintenant bah c'est mieux �a sort l'canon sci� (A la base, j'suis niya) Le canon sci� (Allez, danse le Mia) La routine m'ennuyait mais fallait faire du bl� et l� j'peux pas nier que maintenant bah c'est mieux (Rah) [Couplet 2] On a trop souffert �tant petits On voulait becqueter mais les grands ont tout pris Toi, t'es un schlag vu tes pupilles Pour un bon [?], j'veux tu supplies Souffre en silence, soit pas bruyant (Nan) Tu feras du bouquant en brillant (Ouais) On ne tire pas sur l'ambulance (Nan) Mais ces fils de pute ont plus honte (Ouais) D�gaines de bandit, les trois quarts sont maudits Pas d'b�ton dans les roues, j'ai cass� ton bambou 5K chez LV, t'inqui�te j'ai bon go�t Mon reuf a chang�, sa meuf fait du vaudou Toi j't'ai d�fendu, aujourd'hui fait l'tendu J'te laisse parler, j't'ai dit, j'tire pas sur l'ambu (Peufra, peufra, peufra, peufra) J'te laisse parler, j't'ai dit, j'tire pas sur l'ambu [Pont] A la barre, la juge �tonn�e, le g�rant du four � le bac A la barre, la juge �tonn�e, le g�rant du four � le bac [Refrain] �a sort l'canon sci� (A la base, j'suis niya) Le canon sci� (Allez, danse le Mia) La routine m'ennuyait mais fallait faire du bl� et l� j'peux pas nier que maintenant bah c'est mieux �a sort l'canon sci� (A la base, j'suis niya) Le canon sci� (Allez, danse le Mia) La routine m'ennuyait mais fallait faire du bl� et l� j'peux pas nier que maintenant bah c'est mieux [Refrain] �a sort l'canon sci� (A la base, j'suis niya) Le canon sci� (Allez, danse le Mia) La routine m'ennuyait mais fallait faire du bl� et l� j'peux pas nier que maintenant bah c'est mieux �a sort l'canon sci� (A la base, j'suis niya) Le canon sci� (Allez, danse le Mia) La routine m'ennuyait mais fallait faire du bl� et l� j'peux pas nier que maintenant bah c'est mieux (Rah) [Outro] [?] comme un mec de Paname Travaille sans mecs de Paname [?] comme un mec de Paname [?] sans mecs de Paname [?] comme un mec de Paname Travaille sans mecs de Paname Je g�re la [?] comme un mec de Paname Elle a kiff� sur les mecs de Paname

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