Sur Mon Dos Lyrics in English by Kery James, Dr. Yaro, NMK, BANLIEUSARDS

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I don't walk around armed anymore, I don't deal weed anymore
I speak with my eyes, my silences say a lot
To change, that was the idea
To find a heart under which to shelter
Search, police report, van, cell, everything goes up in smoke
My heart's been dead for so many years
I carried on my back
For us two, I could give everything
And much more than is needed
You can count on me
I'm gonna carry you on my back
Carry on my back
Carry myself on my back
Han-han-han, han, han-han, han-han, han
Come on han-han-han-han, han-han
Han-han-han, han
Han-han-han, han, han-han, han-han, han
Come on han-han-han-han, han-han
Han-han-han, han
Tell me where we sign
You know me, I'm not talkative, so
Just give me a sign
In my arms, you'll see
In my arms, it'll be okay
And even if I'm rarely around
Just give me a sign
My heart's been dead for so many years
I carried on my back
For us two, I could give everything
And much more than is needed
You can count on me
I'm gonna carry you on my back
Carry on my back
Carry myself on my back
I thought I'd fix everything with money
Bottom line, you blacklisted me
Why don't you answer my calls?
Way too much ego to insist
And you know it
That we'd be much happier together
I know it
Take my heart, just give me a little
Our love stopped blooming when I left you
Still not over that missed date
I left you, I hurt you
You've always been in my thoughts
Stay, don't leave anymore
Don't cry anymore
My heart's been dead for so many years
I carried on my back
For us two, I could give everything
And much more than is needed
You can count on me
I'm gonna carry you on my back
Carry on my back
Carry myself on my back
Han-han-han, han, han-han, han-han, han
Come on han-han-han-han, han-han
Han-han-han, han
Han-han-han, han, han-han, han-han, han
Come on han-han-han-han, han-han
Han-han-han, han
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calibré — calibrated / balanced

Calibré literally means "calibrated" or "balanced." It's an interesting word choice in this context because it's not commonly used in everyday French conversation or song lyrics.

In the song, Kery James sings, "J'marche plus calibré," which translates to "I no longer walk calibrated" or "I no longer walk balanced." This suggests a past life of being off-kilter or involved in illicit activities, and now he's found a new path, a new balance in his life. It hints at a significant personal transformation.

This song, "Sur Mon Dos" [On My Back], is a really powerful and emotional track from Kery James, featuring Dr. Yaro, NMK, and BANLIEUSARDS. It feels like a deep reflection on past mistakes and a strong promise for the future.

Kery James talks about leaving a difficult past behind, saying, "J'marche plus calibré, j'trafique plus l'pilon" [I don't walk with a gun anymore, I don't deal weed anymore]. He's looking for a safe haven, a "cœur sous lequel m'abriter" [heart under which to shelter]. The lyrics reveal a history of hardship, with mentions of "Perquis', CR, fourgon, cellulaire, tout part en fumée" [Searches, police reports, vans, cell phones, everything goes up in smoke], suggesting a life entangled with the law. Despite a "Cœur est mort depuis tant d'années" [Heart has been dead for so many years], there's a clear commitment to someone, promising, "J'ai porté sur mon dos / Pour nous deux, j'pourrais tout donner" [I carried on my back / For us two, I could give everything]. It's a raw and honest look at transformation and unwavering support, even after past regrets like "Notre amour a cessé d'fleurir quand j't'ai planté" [Our love stopped blooming when I planted you].

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