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inception — inception

Inception is a direct borrowing from English, meaning "the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity." While it's an English word, its use in a French song makes it interesting and memorable.

In the song, Franglish sings, "J'sais pas, je suis dans quel monde, Je suis perdu dans l'inception" (I don't know what world I'm in, I'm lost in the inception). He uses it to convey a feeling of being utterly disoriented and lost, perhaps in a complex or confusing situation, much like the layered dream world depicted in the movie Inception.

Franglish's "Karma" is a powerful track about a relationship gone wrong and the inevitable consequences for the person who caused the pain. He sings, "T'as préféré voir un autre pendant que moi, j'étais là et j't'avais tout donné" [You preferred to see someone else while I was there and I had given you everything], expressing his deep hurt and betrayal. He feels completely taken advantage of, saying, "T'es rentrée dans ma zone, t'as tout pris et t'es partie. Maintenant je me sens volé" [You came into my zone, you took everything and you left. Now I feel stolen].

But this isn't just a sad song; it's also a declaration of justice. Franglish repeatedly warns, "Le karma c'est pour tout le monde... Tu vas payer" [Karma is for everyone... You're going to pay]. He's moving on, stating, "T'étais mon futur maintenant t'es mon passé" [You were my future, now you're my past], and he's ready to erase her from his life. It's a relatable anthem for anyone who's been wronged and believes in the universe balancing the scales!

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