LEARN LYRICS

Dadju’s “Reine” is a modern fairy-tale love song straight from the heart of Paris. Over gentle Afro-pop rhythms, the singer watches his partner sleep and promises to soothe her with his voice all night long. The chorus repeats his mission statement: he wants to raise her to the rank of a queen. In other words, Dadju is pledging absolute devotion, protection, and admiration. He tells her that jealous onlookers and gossip will simply slide off her like oil on skin; no outside judgment can touch the kingdom they are building together.

Behind the romantic imagery lies a message of trust, loyalty, and long-term commitment. Dadju assures her father that he will look after “his daughter,” insists they will fight fate itself to stay united, and declares that his heart is already resting in her palm. For English learners, the song is a great example of affectionate metaphors (sharing blood, elevating someone, heart in the palm) and colloquial assurances (“je peux plus m’passer de lui,” “c’est mort”). At its core, “Reine” is a feel-good anthem that crowns love as the highest authority and invites listeners to believe in happily-ever-afters crafted through genuine care and mutual respect.