Grünt is a very specific and interesting slang term in French hip-hop culture. It refers to a freestyle rap session, often recorded and shared online, where rappers showcase their lyrical skills.
In the lyrics, the artist says, "P'tetre que plus tard j'aurais un Grünt," meaning "Maybe later I'll have a Grünt." This shows his aspiration to gain recognition and participate in these respected freestyle platforms, making it a unique and culturally relevant word for learners interested in French rap.
"Tranquillement" is Houdi rapping about trying to stay calm while everything around him is anything but. The song opens with a run-in with the police and a mother who thinks she knows her son better than she actually does.
From there he moves through the contradictions of his life: chasing fame and cameras while also feeling judged for his choices, bragging about new-found buzz and talent while admitting it gives him real headaches ("ça fait mal au cœur"). He jokes about his own IQ score and being stuck between two worlds, then turns to a woman who wants status for nothing and calls her out for it.
The chorus repeats the title like a mantra: no matter what happens Monday through Sunday, he is doing it tranquillement, calmly, on his own terms.