SHAOLIN Lyrics in English by GIMS
Scintiller means "to sparkle" or "to shimmer." It's a beautiful and evocative verb that paints a vivid picture.
In the song, GIMS sings, "J'ai grandi dans le noir donc j'me suis mis à scintiller" (I grew up in the dark so I started to sparkle). This line uses the word metaphorically to express his rise from difficult circumstances, suggesting he found a way to shine brightly despite his challenging past. It's a powerful image of resilience and self-made success.
GIMS's "SHAOLIN" is a powerful track where he reflects on loyalty, success, and the challenges that come with fame. He starts by reminding someone, "J'me suis mouillé pour toi / Donc ne m'oublie pas" [I got wet for you / So don't forget me], promising to write "Quelques mots d'espoir / Dans ce grand trou noir" [Some words of hope / In this great black hole] every night. It feels like a promise to stay true and supportive, no matter what.
He doesn't shy away from the darker side of his journey, saying he's grown up in the dark and learned to "scintiller" [sparkle]. GIMS also addresses the haters and skeptics, who might think he's made a deal or is an "extra-terrestre" [alien]. He's blunt about people only seeing him as a "billet" [banknote] and admits he's "fréquenté par intérêt" [frequented out of interest]. Despite all this, he's determined to keep going, declaring, "J'vais jamais m'arrêter comme la France et toutes ses dettes" [I'm never going to stop, like France and all its debts]! It's a defiant and honest look at his life and career.
