2k18

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of a fractured relationship and a bleak outlook on the new year. The narrator, Smeels, addresses someone trying to forget them by smoking daily, while he focuses on making money. The phrase "2k18 j'vous fuck tous y'a pas d'bonne année" immediately sets a tone of defiance and disillusionment, rejecting resolutions and even friendships. The imagery of "white widow on your bed" and tears suggests a shared past of substance use and emotional distress that the narrator feels unable to fix, stating "I'm not a shrink, I'm not your father, so I can't help you." This detachment is further emphasized by the narrator's pragmatic view of relationships, noting that "in love too, there's a deadline." Couplet 2, by Yeong Michin, shifts to a more melancholic and repetitive tone, describing a sense of monotony and confusion during a three-year separation. The recurring lines "Et je voyage, recueillant tous ces parfums de roses" juxtaposed with "Mon humeur devient vite monotone" create a feeling of being lost despite outward experiences. The phrase "tout ça n'est pas légal" adds an undercurrent of unease or transgression to this period of absence. Couplet 3, by J.O.D.Y, injects a raw, almost nihilistic energy focused on material gain and casual sexual encounters. The narrator boasts about wealth ("the bank account has canné") and dismisses social media followers, prioritizing tangible success. There's a stark contrast between the narrator's outward success and inner turmoil, as they admit "my heart is on the left, yet you are beside me." The lyrics then descend into crude boasts about sexual conquests, using Pokémon references like "Salamèche" and "Tortank" to describe a woman's arousal, highlighting a transactional and objectifying view of women and relationships. The final lines about smoking "Herbizarre to forget our problems" echo the themes of escapism and disillusionment present in the first couplet. The overall effect is a potent blend of anger, regret, and a defiant embrace of a hedonistic or self-serving lifestyle. The lyrics suggest a world where genuine connection is scarce, replaced by substance abuse, fleeting pleasures, and a focus on financial success as a coping mechanism. The contrasting perspectives within the song, from Smeels' bitter breakup to Yeong Michin's melancholic distance and J.O.D.Y's aggressive materialism, create a complex tapestry of modern anxieties and disillusionment, particularly around the turn of a new year that offers no real hope for change.