OVNI is the French acronym for Objet Volant Non Identifié, meaning "Unidentified Flying Object" or UFO.
In the song, JUL uses it in the phrase "Faut jobber comme l'OVNI" (You have to work like the UFO). This is a clever and unique way to say one must work hard, mysteriously, and perhaps with an otherworldly dedication or speed, much like the elusive and often-discussed UFOs. It's a memorable and intriguing word that stands out from everyday vocabulary.
“Ça Tourne Dans Ma Tête” (literally “It Spins in My Head”) plunges us into JUL’s restless nights, where thoughts whirl like a record on repeat. He juggles street pressures, money goals, and family worries while trying to reassure the girl he loves. The chorus’s hypnotic chant shows how alcohol, doubt, and nonstop hustling make his mind spin, yet he keeps telling himself “Faut pas pleurer” — no need to cry — because he plans to rise above it all.
Behind the catchy beat lies a message of authenticity and resilience. JUL insists he has “pas changé” (not changed) despite fame, haters, and temptation. The strongest person, he says, is the quiet one who keeps pushing without bragging. With playful slang and vibrant Marseille imagery, the song captures the chaotic mix of ambition, loyalty, and inner turbulence that many young listeners feel, turning personal struggle into an anthem you can both dance and relate to.
Jul, born Julien Mari in Marseille in 1990, is a rapper who came up with the local crew Ghetto Phénomène before going solo with the 2014 album Dans ma paranoïa. His half-sung, Auto-Tune-heavy delivery and Marseille slang made him one of the most prolific artists in French music, releasing new albums at a rapid pace and landing most of them near the top of the French charts.
In 2017 his album My World won Urban Music Album of the Year at the Victoires de la Musique, and he is widely reported as the best-selling rapper in French chart history. He releases his music through his own label, D'Or et de Platine.