Simba Lyrics in English Dr. Yaro
Goumin is a fantastic slang word you won't find in your French textbook! It comes from Nouchi, a slang from Côte d'Ivoire, and it means 'heartbreak' or 'lovesickness'.
In the song, the artist warns someone, "Ça va t'apprendre à kouma... goumin" (That'll teach you to talk... heartbreak), implying that their actions will lead to this intense, painful feeling. It's a powerful and evocative word that shows the influence of African cultures on modern French music.
Dr. Yaro steps into the spotlight with “Simba”, a swagger-packed anthem where he crowns himself the modern prince of the urban jungle. Channeling the fearless energy of the Lion King’s hero, the French-Congolese artist invites a captivated love interest to “suis-moi, suis-moi” (follow me, follow me) while promising he never lies. Over bouncing Afro-pop drums and catchy melodic hooks, he boasts, “j’ai le dernier mot” (I get the last word), asserting that, like Simba reclaiming Pride Rock, he owns every room he walks into. Lingala phrases such as “malembe” (slowly) and street slang like “goumin” (heartbreak) give the track a vibrant multicultural twist, painting a picture of a prince equally at ease in Parisian nightclubs and Kinshasa block parties.
Beneath the bravado lies a playful tug-of-war between attraction and caution. The woman he desires is “matrixée” – completely spellbound – and maybe playing her own game, so he warns her to pack her bags before trouble strikes. Still, his confidence is infectious: he promises to mend her heartbreak, accelerate her dreams, and keep the adventure thrilling at “cent pour cent” (one hundred percent). “Simba” is ultimately a celebration of self-belief, romance, and cultural fusion, inviting listeners to roar along, strut with royal confidence, and embrace the pulse of a new Afro-French dynasty in pop music.
