Explique-moi Lyrics in English Keen'V

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Explique-moi by Keen'V from French to English.

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It's the weekend and I'm going out

I'm unwinding from the week with my friends

I only got my license a month ago

So my worried mom warns me and says

Be careful, above all don't drink

'Cause drunk driving's done too much damage

She's scared for me, since I'm leaving with my boys

And yeah those guys really go for Vodka

It's after midnight, alright we're off

I got myself ready so the girls will like me

I grab my keys, my cash, my license

And my cell phone in case trouble pops up

Mom's at the window to tell me goodbye

And I can feel despair in her eyes

She can trust me, I won't drive like a maniac

One thing's sure tonight I won't drink

We reach the club without any problem

You can be proud of me mom, I drove well

The place is lit, but like I told you

There's soda in my glass, I promised you

Just that doesn't stop me from joining the party

I don't feel the need to spin my head

Plus I know you're watching for my return

Mom you know damn well I'm an honest guy

It's four-thirty, the night's over

All that's left is to gather all my friends

We're heading out and everybody's smiling

The night was awesome, we all say see you Saturday

I start my car to head back home

It won't be hard 'cause I didn't drink

I won't drive too fast even if it'd make it shorter

Mom I wasn't deaf to your advice

So mom can you tell me why I'm cold?

Why the friends I was bringing home aren't here anymore?

Why when I look around me

I only see flashing lights, people who don't smile?

Mom I don't get it, I did everything you said

So why am I lying on the pavement?

Why is my life scrolling in front of my eyes?

I can even feel my heartbeat slowing down

Be strong mom, I don't want you to cry

I followed your advice, I made no mistake

Guess I'm just unlucky, life's screwing me

I feel my heart falter, yeah I feel it's time

Before I go, I'd like to know

Why did the guy who hit me start drinking

So I'm gonna end my life on a sidewalk

Mom I love you, sorry I can't

Say goodbye

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SONG MEANING

Picture this: it is Friday night, the driving license is barely a month old, and a French teen is ready to shine on the dance floor. Keen’V lets us ride shotgun as his narrator happily follows every rule his worried mum laid out: no alcohol, safe speed, friends on board, phone in pocket. The club is buzzing, the sodas keep flowing, and the young driver feels like the perfect son who will soon collect a hero’s hug for responsible behavior.

Then reality slams the brakes. On the way home, a drunk stranger crashes into him, turning a carefree weekend into a heart-wrenching monologue. The song flips from party mood to tragic awareness, exposing how someone else’s reckless choice can shatter the life of even the most careful driver. “Explique-moi” is both a storytelling thriller and a sobering public-service announcement: it begs listeners to question their actions, respect the road, and remember that being safe yourself is not always enough when others ignore the rules.

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