Interpretation
In the lyrics of the song 'La faille' by
Jul, various topics are addressed. Jul describes his experiences and thoughts on subjects such as success, friendship, problems, and life in general.
The text begins by saying that Jul can no longer go shopping and instead has to go to the tropics to escape the hustle and bustle. He also talks about how he has to be careful because everything happens quickly. He says, 'J′fais gaffe, maintenant, ça va vite' (I'm careful, now everything goes fast). Jul also describes how he was often surrounded by problems and how he was searched. He says, 'Les problèmes j'ai additionnés, j'me suis fait perquisitionner' (I accumulated problems, I was searched).
Jul also talks about how success has captured him and how sometimes he just wishes to hang out. He says, 'Ça ma levé, envie de zoner, y a des jours bien, des jours mal' (That lifted me up, I feel like hanging out, there are good days, bad days). He also mentions that he has dealt with good and bad people and that many are no longer part of his life. He says, 'Le bon Dieu il m′a levé plein de gens qui font plus partie d'l′aventure' (The good Lord has taken away many people who are no longer part of the adventure).
Jul also talks about his attitude towards life and how he believes in himself. He says, 'La musique, j'ai capté la faille, ya-ya-ya-ya' (The music, I've captured the flaw). He also emphasizes that he respects those who have no prejudices and that he respects people, regardless of their religion. He says, 'Moi, mon sang, j'respecte tout l′monde, chrétien, musulman ou qu't′aies la kippa, ouais' (Me, my blood, I respect everyone, Christian, Muslim, or whoever wears a kippa, yeah).
The song lyrics also deal with Jul's experiences in the gang environment, crime, and violence. He describes life in the ghetto and the conflicts that exist there. He says, 'Des roues arrière sur la moto, des bavettes à l′entrée du quartier, des guetteurs postés comme des poteaux, 14 juillet c'est guerre de mortiers' (Wheelies on the motorcycle, mud flaps at the entrance of the neighborhood, lookouts posted like poles, July 14th is mortar war).
Overall, the lyrics of the song 'La faille' by Jul address many different topics that reflect Jul's life and thoughts. He talks about success, friendship, problems, and life in the ghetto.