Je Suis Une Femme Lyrics in English by Zélie
Piges is a French slang term for "years". It's a casual and somewhat informal way to refer to age, similar to saying "21 years old" in English.
In the song, Zélie sings, "21 piges et déjà peur d'y rester" (21 years old and already afraid of staying there). This use of piges adds a touch of raw authenticity and youthfulness to her expression of fear and vulnerability, making it a memorable and engaging word for learners.
Get ready to dive into Zélie's "Je Suis Une Femme"! This song is a powerful, no-holds-barred look at what it's like to be a woman today. Zélie doesn't hold back, declaring, "Je suis une femme, j'ai plein d'choses à dire" [I am a woman, I have a lot of things to say]. She's tired of pretending, admitting, "Regarde-moi, j'ai l'air heureuse?" [Look at me, do I look happy?].
She talks about the constant struggle for basic respect, saying she uses her strength "pour avoir tout c'que j'veux / C'est-à-dire un peu d'estime et de respect" [to get everything I want / That is, a little self-esteem and respect]. It's a fight against "les hommes non éduqués" [uneducated men], and she's exhausted by it all. She even says, "J'ai la flemme d'expliquer pourquoi je saigne / De compter les coups qu'j'ai pris dans l'abdomen" [I'm too lazy to explain why I'm bleeding / To count the blows I've taken to the abdomen]. It's a raw and honest look at the frustration and anger that comes with constantly having to justify your existence and experiences. She just wants "Un peu d'espoir sinon je fane / Un peu d'écoute sinon je chiale / Un peu d'amour sinon je die" [A little hope otherwise I fade / A little listening otherwise I cry / A little love otherwise I die]. It's a really impactful song!
