Té-cô is a fascinating example of French verlan, a type of argot where syllables of a word are inverted. It's derived from the word côté, which means 'side' or 'coast'.
In the song, Dr Yaro uses té-cô in the context of money and success, saying "Million sur le té-cô," which implies having a million on the side or perhaps referring to a luxurious lifestyle by the coast. This word offers a glimpse into French street language and makes the song's lyrics particularly engaging and unique.
Get ready for a track that's all about celebrating success and taking a well-deserved break. Dr Yaro lays out his achievements with total confidence, repeating that he has "Mérité le repos, minimum ça" (Deserved a rest, at least that). He's not shy about his success, talking about having a "Million sur le té-cô, minimum trois" (Million on the side, at least three) and acting like he has Swiss bank accounts. It's a song for anyone who has worked hard and feels it's time to enjoy the results.
He sees himself as top-tier, giving himself a "Dix sur dix c'est la notation" (Ten out of ten is the rating) and declaring he's "numéro uno sans prétentions" (number one without being pretentious), which is a pretty bold claim! Throughout the song, he insists "J'suis pas mauvais" (I'm not bad), a simple statement that contrasts with all the big talk about contracts and money. It's his way of saying that despite all the success, he's still a good guy who believes in "Justice de Dieu" (God's justice).