Chavire means 'capsizes' or 'overturns'. It's an evocative verb that paints a vivid picture of instability and disaster, making it quite memorable.
In the song, Jul uses it metaphorically in the line, "Dis-toi que tous les rats se jettent à l'eau quand l'bateau chavire" (Tell yourself that all the rats jump into the water when the boat capsizes). This powerful imagery describes how fair-weather friends abandon you when things go wrong, highlighting themes of betrayal and loyalty.
Jul's "Loin De Moi" [Far From Me] is a powerful track where he really opens up about the challenges of fame and the loyalty he expects from those around him. He kicks things off by reminding us that "la famille, c'est précieux comme le saphir" [family is precious like sapphire], but quickly warns that "tous les rats se jettent à l'eau quand l'bateau chavire" [all the rats jump into the water when the boat capsizes]. It's a blunt look at how people change when you're successful.
He talks about the jealousy and betrayal he's faced, saying "T'es jaloux, j'trouve ça fou, mets-toi a ma place vois c'que ça fait" [You're jealous, I find that crazy, put yourself in my place, see what it's like]. Jul makes it clear he's aware of the snakes in the grass, even wearing a "North Face parce que peut-être ça veut ma mort" [North Face because maybe they want me dead]. He's proud of his success, stating "rapper y a que ça à faire" [rapping is all there is to do] and that he's "bon qu'à faire du bien et donner des classiques" [only good at doing good and giving classics]. But through it all, his message is clear: "Les traîtres et les vicieux, loin de moi" [Traitors and the vicious, far from me]. He's cutting off the opportunists and those who wish him ill, making sure they'll have "plus rien, rien de moi" [nothing, nothing from me].