Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'Bande organisée' by
13 Organisé are about an organized group of people who stick together and demonstrate their power. The text contains many statements about wealth, power, and influence.
In the chorus, it is emphasized that no one can control the gang and that they make a splash in their area. 'En bande organisée, personne peut nous canaliser, Dans la zone, ça fume la fusée, pisté par les banalisées' (In an organized gang, no one can control us, In the area, it's smoking like a rocket, tracked by the ordinary).
Some lines describe the wealth and luxury enjoyed by the members of the gang. 'C'est du 24 carats, j'rappe depuis l'époque de Cara, La technique, le flow de malade, artistiquement, on se balade' (It's 24 carats, I've been rapping since the time of Cara, The technique, the sick flow, artistically, we're strolling).
There is also a mention of the power and influence of the gang. 'Yo, cesse ton baratin, t'es qu'un fils de bar à tain-p' (ah), J'commence le rap avec 7 et 3, à la rivière, j'ai touché la quinte' (Hey, stop your bullshit, you're just a son of a dirty bar, I started rapping with 7 and 3, at the river, I hit the quintet).
Another theme of the song is pride in their origin and the connection to the city of Marseille. 'Marseille hala, plus d'âme, les petits passent à l'acte' (Marseille is on, no more soul, the little ones take action).
Overall, the lyrics of the song 'Bande organisée' convey a sense of power, wealth, and pride in their community. They emphasize the independence and influence of the gang.