CaĂŻman refers to a caiman, a reptile similar to an alligator. It's an interesting and somewhat unexpected word to find in a song.
In the lyrics, the phrase "larmes de caĂŻman" (caiman tears) is used. This is a French idiom, similar to the English "crocodile tears," meaning insincere or fake tears. The singer questions if the person's tears are genuine or merely for show, adding a layer of intrigue to the narrative.
GIMS's "OHMA TOKITA" is a really fun look at a relationship with a bit of a power struggle and a lot of confidence! He kicks things off with a playful back-and-forth about commitment and expectations. He says, "J'l'ai pété par la main, j'lui ai dit, 'c'est entre toi et moi'" [I grabbed her hand, I told her, 'it's between you and me'], and then wonders if her tears are real or "des larmes de caïman?" [crocodile tears?]. She turns the tables, asking for a bigger diamond if he really cares!
Throughout the song, GIMS is super self-assured, declaring, "Sûr de moi comme Ohma Tokita" [Sure of myself like Ohma Tokita], referencing the strong martial arts character. He's always showing up, "en bas d'chez toi" [below your place], because he hears her heart beating. He also mentions the responsibilities that come with power and paints a picture of his life with "Fé'Fé' rouge sang, crêpe Nutella, Grands Boulevards" [blood-red Ferrari, Nutella crepe, Grands Boulevards]. He even talks about how much he loves it when she gets angry or defends him, saying, "Bébé quand tu t'énerves, si tu savais, t'es tellement belle" [Baby when you get mad, if you only knew, you're so beautiful]. It's a cool mix of swagger, romance, and a bit of playful drama!
GIMS, born Gandhi Djuna in 1986 in Kinshasa, is one of the biggest stars in French music. His family left the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Paris when he was just two years old, and he grew up in the French capital.
He first made his name as the masked frontman of the rap collective Sexion d'Assaut, one of the groups behind France's rap revival around 2010. Since going solo in 2013 he has become a chart-topping, stadium-filling artist who blends rap, pop and R&B, and he has worked with international names like Sia, Sting, Maluma and Pitbull.