Canasson is a colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned French term for a horse, often implying an old, worn-out, or unremarkable horse, similar to the English word "nag."
In the context of Sofiane's song, which speaks of rising from nothing, the artist uses "Mon canasson mon armure sors le glaive" (My nag, my armor, draw the sword). This imagery evokes a humble, almost underdog beginning, where even a simple, unglamorous horse is part of his battle gear as he prepares to fight and conquer, emphasizing his journey from the bottom to the top.
Get ready to feel the hustle with Sofiane's "Parti De Rien"! This track is all about a journey from nothing to the top, a powerful anthem of ambition and self-belief. Sofiane is telling us straight up, "Parti de rien, j'arrive au top" (Started from nothing, I'm reaching the top), and he repeats it to make sure you get the message.
He talks about overcoming doubters who saw him living a "vie sale" (dirty life), but they "sous estimé l'animal" (underestimated the animal). He's been in the trenches, with "les mains noirs et le regard bre-som" (black hands and a dark gaze), and he's ready for battle, even saying he has "pas de rival" (no rival). It's a real rags-to-riches story, where he's fighting his way up, even when it feels like he's dying every hour, he always gets back up. He's claiming his victory, with the "'V' de victoire sur le bout des lèvres" (V for victory on the tip of his lips), and believes "Demain effacera tous les drames" (Tomorrow will erase all the dramas). He sees himself as a king reclaiming his throne, asserting that "Le monde est tout ce qui me revient de droit" (The world is all that is rightfully mine). It's a defiant and inspiring listen!