Mieux Que Moi feels like reading pages from Slimane’s most private journal. From the first line he admits he has been living as if he had nothing left to lose, drowning his fears in long nights and praying for rain so he can hide in bed. Each chorus is a pleading conversation with God, full of Why me? questions that reveal deep doubt and exhaustion with a “crazy world” that seems to know him better than he knows himself.
Yet beneath the heavy honesty shines a quiet spark of hope. Slimane realizes that the real battle is learning to love himself, instead of searching for validation in others. By vowing not to abandon himself anymore, he turns the song into a gentle reminder that self-acceptance can transform pain into strength. The result is a raw but uplifting anthem for anyone who has ever wondered if they will make it through — and a promise that, yes, it’s going to be okay.
Slimane Nebchi, known professionally as Slimane, is a celebrated French singer-songwriter born on October 13, 1989, in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. He gained widespread recognition after winning season 5 of The Voice: la plus belle voix, where he captivated audiences as part of Team Florent Pagny.
With a rich musical career starting in 2016, Slimane has released four studio albums, three of which have topped the French Albums Chart. His collaborations and solo works have led to over twenty-five entries on the French Singles Chart, including a number-one hit with "Bella ciao". Notably, Slimane represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with his song "Mon amour," achieving an impressive fourth place. His soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting continue to inspire fans of French music around the world.