QUARTIER X2 Lyrics in English by Himra
Manita literally means "little hand" in Spanish, but in the context of football (soccer), it's a slang term used to describe a five-goal lead or a 5-0 victory. It's like saying you've shown all five fingers of your hand to signify the five goals.
In this song, Himra uses manita to boast about his success and dominance, comparing his achievements to a decisive victory in a football match. He says, "Le score, c'est la manita," implying he's winning big in life, much like a team with a five-goal lead.
Himra's "QUARTIER X2" is all about staying true to your roots while chasing bigger dreams! He's left his neighborhood, or "quartier," but he makes it clear that he hasn't forgotten his "ngaties" (friends or close ones). It's a declaration of loyalty, saying, "J'ai quitté le quartier, quartier / Mais pas mes ngaties, ngaties" [I left the neighborhood, neighborhood / But not my ngaties, ngaties]. He's talking about making it big, even mentioning a "manita" [a five-goal lead in soccer, like 5-0] and rapping in the "Liga" [Spanish football league], showing his ambition to reach the top.
But it's not all about success; Himra also touches on the struggles. He mentions a sad moment where "la moto a volé mon cousin" [the motorcycle stole my cousin], which sounds like a tragic accident or loss. Despite the hardships, he's taking all his hopes and turning them into a "coussin" [cushion] to lean on. He promises his mom a villa when he returns from "Paname" [Paris], showing his drive to provide for his family. It's a powerful message about ambition, loyalty, and remembering where you came from, even when you're aiming for the stars.
