Milano Lyrics in English Soolking
Ver-squi is a fascinating example of Verlan, a French argot where syllables of a word are inverted. It comes from the word "esquiver," which means "to dodge" or "to avoid."
In the song, Soolking uses "On va ver-squi le mauvais œil et l'commissaire" (We're going to ward off the evil eye and the police commissioner). This word choice adds a layer of street credibility and cultural nuance, making it an engaging and memorable term for learners interested in contemporary French slang.
"Milano" is Soolking's daydream about running away into a life of luxury with the woman he loves. He mixes French with Algerian darija throughout, calling her "hbiba" (my love) and asking her to be brave like her aunt, promising a life with no more need for "trabajo" (work).
The chorus paints the fantasy in one image: shopping trips in Milan, easy money, and no more worrying about which side of the law he ends up on ("c'est soit riche ou derrière les barreaux" — either rich or behind bars). Money and danger sit side by side the whole song, from hiding stolen goods to dodging the police and the evil eye.
Underneath the bravado, the song is really about loyalty. He tells her they'll stay together until the end ("toi et moi jusqu'à la muerte"), and the luxury he's chasing is framed as something built for the two of them, not for himself alone.
