Dans 10 Ans Lyrics in English by Yamê
Charbonner literally means "to charcoal" or "to blacken with charcoal." However, in French slang, it's commonly used to mean "to work extremely hard" or "to toil," often in a demanding or thankless job.
In "Dans 10 Ans," Yamê uses this word to express his ambition and desire to escape a life of working hard for others. He sings, "Quelque chose d'autre que charbonner pour les autres" (Something other than toiling for others) and "Pour ça je charbonne maintenant" (For that, I'm toiling now), highlighting his dedication to achieving his dreams rather than just working for someone else's benefit. It's a vivid and relatable term for anyone striving for more.
Yamê's "Dans 10 Ans" is all about chasing big dreams and proving the doubters wrong. He opens by saying, "J'ai rêvé de quelque chose / Quelque chose d'autre que charbonner pour les autres" [I dreamed of something / Something other than slaving away for others], making it clear he's aiming high, even if it means going against what others suggest. People told him, "'Tu devrais faire un vrai bon-char' qu'ils disaient / 'Là tu ferais quelque chose'" [You should get a real good job, they said / Then you'd be doing something], but he sees their advice as coming from a place of regret.
He's focused on making real music, not just chasing fleeting success. Yamê isn't interested in superficial gatherings, stating, "Tu me verras pas à ta fête, j'suis là où tout peut se faire" [You won't see me at your party, I'm where everything can happen]. The core of the song is his anticipation for the future, repeating, "On verra bien dans dix ans / Si j'fais pas les choses en grand" [We'll see in ten years / If I don't do things big]. He's excited for what's to come, wanting his family taken care of, multiple businesses, and homes, all while being aware that money can change people. It's a powerful declaration of ambition and a promise to himself to achieve greatness.
