Learn French With Alonzo with these 10 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)

Alonzo
LF Content Team | Updated on 2 February 2023
Learning French with Alonzo's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning French!
Below are 10 song recommendations by Alonzo to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!
CONTENTS SUMMARY
Suis Moi (Follow Me)
De partout c'est elle que je vois
Même dans la foule elle se démarque
Elle sait qu'elle fait mal
Elle trouve ça normal
Everywhere, she's the one I see
Even in the crowd she stands out
She knows she hurts
She thinks that's normal

Suis Moi paints the exhilarating rush of love at first sight. Alonzo, the French artist behind the track, spots a woman who shines so brightly that he still sees her in his mind long after she has disappeared into the crowd. Other men flash their wallets to impress her, yet she stays unimpressed; it is her confidence and unattainability that make her unforgettable. The narrator admits he would tattoo her name a hundred times if only he knew it, underscoring both his fascination and the almost playful jealousy he feels toward anyone – even her own shadow – that might stand between them.

The chorus, repeating “Suis-moi” (“Follow me”), turns the song into an irresistible invitation. Alonzo promises that if she takes his hand and steps into the future with him, she will experience everything she has ever wanted and more. What unfolds is a fantasy of cinematic romance: two people walking out at the end of the movie, together at last, having found something rare and electrifying. It is a gleaming blend of confidence, desire, and hope, all delivered through catchy hooks and dance-floor energy.

J’avais Besoin D’un Père (I Needed A Father)
Papa
Papa
Que serait ma vida
Si t'étais avec mama
Dad
Dad
What would my life be
If you were with Mom

Alonzo’s hip-hop confession circles around one cry – “Papa!” – as he imagines how different his vida might have been if his father had stayed with his mother. He tells us that growing up he thought he was fine, but in hindsight he sees the invisible wounds: no authority to set rules, no male role model to copy, and the street becoming the default teacher. The refrain “J’avais besoin d’un père” (“I needed a father”) captures a mix of sadness, anger, and confusion at missing someone he barely knows, hinting that blood ties create a pull even when memories are blank. Through raw verses about risk, injustice, and the lure of “le sheitan” (the devil), Alonzo lays out how the absence of a father figure can tilt life toward danger, yet he never slips into self-pity; instead, he turns his story into a powerful reminder that guidance, love, and stability are cornerstones every child deserves.

Papa Allo (Hello, Dad)
Wesh papa
Tu réponds pas tu saoules
T'es où?
J'ai besoin de sous, d'habits
Yo dad
You won't answer, you piss me off
Where are you?
I need cash, clothes

Papa Allo feels like you are secretly listening in on a string of urgent voice-mails between a superstar rapper and his restless teenage son. Over a punchy beat, the son fires off rapid questions: “Dad, where are you? I need money, I need clothes, school is driving me crazy!” Fame might keep the father touring from clip to concert to studio, but it also keeps him away from the kitchen table. Surrounded by classmates who envy his supposed riches, the boy is less interested in designer sneakers than in a simple hug from the man behind the mic.

The second half flips the perspective. Dad, breathless on the road, tries to justify the grind: “I’m stacking cash for us, but I don’t want you to repeat my mistakes.” He showers his son with gifts yet knows they cannot replace time lost. The track becomes a touching tug-of-war between material success and emotional presence, reminding us that even the brightest spotlight can cast a shadow at home. In the end, both voices echo the same wish: to swap the glitter of stardom for a moment of genuine family connection.

Maintenant (Now)
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
La kicka
ALZ
¿Qué tengo que hacer pa' que vivas conmigo?
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
The kicka
ALZ
¿Qué tengo que hacer pa' que vivas conmigo?

Alonzo's "Maintenant" (which means "Now") with Mous-K is a high-energy track that throws you right into the fast lane of street life. It's all about seizing the moment and the relentless pursuit of wealth and power, often through illicit means. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where the past is left behind and the focus is on what's happening now.

You're going to hear about the desire to "racheter la tess" [buy back the neighborhood] with stacks of cash, and the constant hustle to make money, even if it means taking risks. Alonzo talks about being a "bandit en civilisé" [civilized bandit] and how "la gourmandise va causer ma perte" [greed will cause my downfall], showing a self-awareness of the dangerous path he's on. The song is full of urgency, with lines like "c'est maintenant" [it's now] repeated, emphasizing that there's no time to waste in this high-stakes game. It's a look into a life lived on the edge, where loyalty and quick action are everything.

Le A (The A)
Quattro
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Milli, le milli, le milli, le milli, le milli
Les billets sont enterrés, l'alcool est tempéré
Quattro
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Milli, the milli, the milli, the milli, the milli
The tickets are buried, the alcohol is tempered

Alonzo's "Le A" throws you right into the gritty reality of street life in Marseille. He's all about the hustle and the hidden money, with lines like "Les billets sont enterrés, l'alcool est tempéré" [The money is buried, the alcohol is tempered] and "Les sous sont enterrés et loin" [The money is buried and far away]. It's a world where respect is earned, and threats are real – "Le premier qui fait le fou, ça va le mêler" [The first one who acts crazy, it's going to mess him up].

He talks about growing up in a tough environment, acknowledging, "Tu sais qu'on grandit dans le vice, maman" [You know we grow up in vice, mom]. But despite the dangers and the constant presence of "Sheitan qui s'arrête pas de les charmer" [Satan who doesn't stop charming them], Alonzo has a clear vision for the future, declaring, "J'ai la vision, tu sais, j'ai des projets" [I have the vision, you know, I have projects] and "La vision au moins sur dix ans" [The vision for at least ten years]. It's a powerful track about survival, ambition, and staying true to your roots.

18 Carats
Ouh
Mamé
Anh, anh, anh
C'est du 18 carats, elle a les yeux revolver
Ooh
Mamé
Anh, anh, anh
It's 18 carat, she has gun eyes

Alonzo's

Fagna
J'suis dans la gari, y a du majimbo
Fais pas chauffer, lève le siège auto
Y a des moinames, j'sais car
Elles sont toutes en jupe, elles ont mal aux dos
I'm in the gari, there's majimbo
Don't heat it, raise the car seat
There are some people, I know because
They are all in skirts, their backs hurt

Alonzo's "Fagna" is all about a spontaneous, fun night out with a woman who's definitely interested! The song kicks off with him in his car, noticing women who are "toutes en jupe, elles ont mal aux dos" [all in skirts, their backs hurt] – a playful way to describe their confident posture. He's clearly enjoying the attention, calling them "sucrées comme un bonbon" [sweet like candy].

It's a night of playful flirtation and driving around. He loves watching her dance "devant toute la France" [in front of all of France], and there's a sense of urgency with lines like "On a pas toute la nuit" [We don't have all night]. The repeated chorus, "On va le fagna, fagna, fagna... Elle ne m'a pas dit non, elle sait que j'suis dans l'bon" [We're going to fagna, fagna, fagna... She didn't say no, she knows I'm in the good], really drives home the idea that they're both on the same page for a good time. They're laughing, she's even taking the wheel and playing with the sunroof – it's a carefree adventure! He even makes a stop for "miel magique" [magic honey], hinting at where the night might lead. It's a confident, feel-good track about seizing the moment.

Mineur (Minor)
ProvoKind
Envoie la cote
C'est Fakri Jenkins à la prod
J'les vois avec mes yeux de mineur
ProvoKind
Send the rating
It's Fakri Jenkins on production
I see them with my miner's eyes

Alonzo's "Mineur" [Minor] is a really interesting look at youth, ambition, and the harsh realities of life. The song is told from the perspective of a 17-year-old who sees the world with "mes yeux de mineur" [my minor eyes] but feels like his journey is already big. He's wrestling with big questions, like who can satisfy his expectations or chase away his demons, and how to heal heart wounds without pretending.

He's caught between his father's belief that he's intelligent and the allure of money and the disillusionment of older generations. There's a strong sense of youthful confidence, even arrogance, as he declares, "J'suis sûr de moi, j'ai toujours raison" [I'm sure of myself, I'm always right]. But beneath that bravado, there's a hint of loneliness and the constant threat of making mistakes, as he mentions being "À une poussette de commettre la faute" [a push away from making a mistake]. The song also features a more experienced voice, perhaps an older Alonzo, who offers a dose of reality, reminding the youth that he's "Pour l'instant, t'as 17 ans, tu n'as que 17 ans" [For now, you're 17, you're only 17] and that life can be fleeting. It's a powerful conversation about growing up and facing tough choices.

Finis Les (Finish Them)
Ils croient qu'ils sont forts
Petits miskines
J'suis là depuis Luciano
M'gettah au shit
They think they're strong
Poor little punks
I've been here since Luciano
M'gettah on hash

Finis Les is Alonzo’s rallying cry from the heart of Marseille, a track that stomps in with street-hardened confidence and a hurricane of family, friends, and hometown voices yelling one thing: “Finis-les !”Finish them! From the first line, the rapper reminds haters he has been around “depuis Luciano,” stamping his veteran status on the French scene. Surrounded by childhood buddies, phone calls from Baumettes prison, and even bedtime whispers from his wife and kids, Alonzo is pushed to out-rap, out-earn, and out-fight every rival who doubts him.

Behind the braggadocio lies an inner tug-of-war. He’s made serious money (“des sous dans l’rap”) yet wonders if he keeps rapping for love or for the thrill of crushing opponents. Alonzo owns his “dégaine de délinquant,” pledges to protect his mother, and crowns himself Capi Dei Capo – the boss of all bosses. The song is both a chest-puffed anthem and a reflection on loyalty, ambition, and the pressure to stay ruthless when everyone you love chants the same refrain: finish them, never stop.

Binta
Binta, dans sa vie
Elle consomme les hommes des autres sans aucun remord
Elle a pris du galon
Traine de chicha en chicha mais plus dans les blocs
Binta, in her life
She consumes other people's men with zero remorse
She's moved up
She hangs out from hookah bar to hookah bar but not in the projects anymore

Meet Binta, the ultimate nocturnal heart-breaker. In this high-energy track, Alonzo sketches the portrait of a dazzling party queen who rules the night from Marseille to Paris. She slips from shisha lounge to shisha lounge, flaunting her looks and charisma to hypnotize every man in sight. Once she has you hooked, she will milk your wallet, your pride, and your sanity, then vanish without a shred of remorse. The refrain chants her name like a warning siren, reminding listeners that this “midnight sun” can burn as easily as she can shine.

The song is both a celebration and a cautionary tale. Alonzo’s lyrics splash vivid images of luxury, jealousy, and streetwise humor, painting Binta as a modern femme fatale who values money over romance and thrives on the chaos she creates. Men fight over her, fall for her sweet talk, and end up “pigeonné” (taken for a ride). The groove is infectious, but the message is clear: when Binta is around, think twice before you follow the light—because it might just lead you into the dark.

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