Lo mismo literally means "the same thing". However, in this song's powerful chorus, it's part of the essential Spanish idiom "me da lo mismo", which translates to "I don't care" or "it's all the same to me".
This phrase is a bold declaration of self-acceptance and defiance. The artist proclaims that he is who he is ("soy así"), and what others think of him simply doesn't matter, perfectly capturing the song's rebellious spirit.
Lo Mismo brings together French-Congolese superstar Gims and Spanish hitmaker Alvaro Soler for a trilingual cocktail of French, Spanish, and touches of English-friendly hooks. The music feels sunny and borderless, and the lyrics mirror that vibe: two artists from different worlds declaring that they refuse to be squeezed into anyone’s tiny box, whether it is cultural, social, or musical.
At its heart the song is a playful but firm declaration of freedom. Gims calls himself “un pêle-mêle, un mélange” (a jumble, a mix), while Soler insists “me da lo mismo” (it’s all the same to me) each time someone tries to label him. Together they celebrate living on their own terms: ignoring judgment, sidestepping expectations, and chasing their “envies” before anyone else’s “avis.” It is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt too complicated, too mixed, or too free-spirited for neat categories—an invitation to zigzag through life with your own pair of cool dark glasses and never wait for the “mask” to drop, because the real you is already on display.