Bécane Lyrics English Translation by Yamê
It’s been a very, very long time that I’ve been thinking about how to live well; I don’t have your momentum
Never listen to the rumors; those who talk haven’t seen life through your world
I may speak their language, but it seems they only understand the language of violence
I slip through the dance without hands; you didn’t see me stutter when it was time to go slow
Sankara, Cheikh Anta, bro, I’ve chosen my role models; it’s reliable like a German engine
Independent, without carats, without tricks; yes, I’m doing much better than the big shots
I don’t envy them; they are not focused. I don’t wait for the pass; they can’t center
I’m Bantu; don’t talk to me about being dark-skinned; we didn’t come here to show off
Pack up your stuff; I have my own things
I turn the handle, crumple time
I ride as if someone is waiting for me
I put the joint between my teeth, yeah, yeah
I bring out the bike, di-di-da-da, smoke the ***
I don’t give a damn if it’s dangerous as hell
All I see is bars, iron bars
The bike screams, and I come out of hell on a big iron, yeah
I bring out the bike, di-di-di-didi, smoke the ***, hmm
I don’t give a damn if it’s dangerous as hell
All I see is bars, iron bars
The bike screams, and I come out of hell on a big iron, yeah, yeah
The akra helps to focus
The hatred I feel in my thoughts, hmm
In this regulated business, oh yeah
I bring out the bike-bike, wo-oh
And I bring out the bike-bike, wo-oh-ah-ah
Bike, di-di-da-da, smoke the ***
I bring out the bike, di-di-da-da, oh uh, oh uh
I bring out the bike, di-di-da-da, smoke the ***, han
I don’t give a damn if it’s dangerous as hell
All I see is bars, iron bars
The bike screams, and I come out of hell on a big iron, yeah
I bring out the bike, di-di-di-didi, didi-i-i, han
I don’t give a damn if it’s dangerous as hell
All I see is bars, iron bars
The bike screams, and I come out of hell on a big iron, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah