Goumage is a French slang term, particularly from the Parisian suburbs, that refers to a fight or a brawl. It's a vivid and informal word that adds a raw, authentic feel to the lyrics.
In the song, Youssoupha uses it in the line "Besoin d'une équipe qui bouge si y a goumage" (Need a team that moves if there's a fight), highlighting a need for loyalty and readiness to defend in challenging situations. Its slang nature makes it interesting and less common than standard French words for 'fight'.
Youssoupha's "PROSE COMBAT" is a powerful and direct look at the world through his eyes, full of desires for change and justice. He lays out a long list of things he needs, from personal growth like "J'ai besoin d'amour et j'ai besoin de courage" [I need love and I need courage] to grander political statements.
He's not afraid to call out injustices, demanding "Besoin d'une terre pour l'État palestinien" [Need a land for the Palestinian state] and justice for victims like Nahel and Adama. Youssoupha also takes aim at political figures and systems, even stating "Besoin de tuer la république des patrons" [Need to kill the republic of bosses] and "Pour renverser le royaume de Macron" [To overthrow the kingdom of Macron]. It's a song that shows his fatigue with constant struggle, as he says, "Toute ma vie, j'suis fatigué du prose combat" [All my life, I'm tired of the prose combat], but he keeps fighting with his words.