Echec Et Mat Lyrics in English by Zaho

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Echec Et Mat by Zaho from French to English.

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yeah, yeah

I've cleaned up, I blend into the crowd

To forget you, I had to turn the page

Crossed out your name, never again, done

It took me time

And now you resurface

Pawn becomes knight, changes square

Wins the queen's favor and moves on

All those words are just wind

I'm totally overwhelmed

But what happened?

My heart's threatened

I don't wanna hit bottom

Come on, come on, come on, I already know the hook

You'll knock me down at the slightest flaw

But you'll row, row, yeah the king's cornered, wind

Checkmate, bye bye

Come on, come on, come on, I already know the hook

You'll knock me down at the slightest flaw

But you'll row, row, yeah the king's cornered, wind

Checkmate, bye bye

You wanna come back like nothing happened

But the love you can give lasts only one summer

I see right through your game, but I gotta dodge

Your revolver eyes, bang bang bang

Ooh, why my love

Do you plant the shadow of doubt?

You say you love me like crazy

But we've already been around

I'm totally overwhelmed

But what happened?

My heart's threatened

I don't wanna hit bottom

Come on, come on, come on, I already know the hook

You'll knock me down at the slightest flaw

But you'll row, row, yeah the king's cornered, wind

Checkmate, bye bye

Come on, come on, come on, I already know the hook

You'll knock me down at the slightest flaw

But you'll row, row, yeah the king's cornered, wind

Checkmate, bye bye

I already know the hook

Checkmate, bye bye

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Echec et mat — Checkmate

Echec et mat literally translates to "checkmate," a term from chess. It's a striking and strategic phrase that isn't commonly found in everyday song lyrics.

In the context of the song, Zaho uses this phrase to declare her victory and finality in a past relationship. She's moving on, having outmaneuvered her former lover, making it a powerful metaphor for ending a toxic cycle.

Have you ever had an ex try to come back into your life, even though you know it's a bad idea? Zaho totally gets it in "Echec Et Mat" [Checkmate]. She sings about finally moving on, cleaning house, and turning the page to forget someone. But then, surprise! They reappear, trying to win her over again.

It's like a game of chess where the ex is trying to make a comeback, but Zaho sees right through it. She knows their love only lasts "qu'un été" [one summer] and that she's heard this song and dance before. She's not going to let herself get knocked down again, declaring "Echec et mat, bye bye" [Checkmate, bye bye]! It's a powerful anthem about knowing your worth and not letting anyone play games with your heart.

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