Song meaning of La vie de Johnny by Ninho

Ah, "La vie de Johnny" by Ninho, a fascinating journey into the life of someone who goes by the name Johnny. You see, he starts off by reminiscing about his past, where it all began with a "massa" (whatever that means) and a bunch of names like Tirex and Mehdi, because apparently, names are crucial in storytelling. And let's not forget the chauve reference, because in the world of Johnny, hair loss is a significant event. Moving on, we encounter references to some Matrix-like existence in Spain, because gangstas evidently don't like cheating. Then we dive into JuL's involvement with pilon (whatever that means), and Johnny's ability to bring kilos of something mysterious. It seems Johnny wanted to be in the business world but ended up in a state of "gestu'" because his unstable cranial box decided to mess things up, probably due to his interesting past experiences. At sixteen, he changes his environment, and his dad thinks he's involved with some cotton drama, but deep down, Johnny just wants to be a good guy, you know? Your typical relatable tale. And so, Johnny seeks out new friends, joining forces with Souleymane, Marlo, Tito, Hassane, and even Gianni. Debt, trouble, and enemy firecrackers become part of his reality, but hey, at least he gets to sleep in a Versace blanket, right? Moving on to African street references and some mysterious Johnny transformation involving Gucci. And amidst all the success, Johnny somehow manages to keep his original gang intact, proving that fame hasn't messed with his life goals. And let's not forget Rimkus, the one who left too soon, making his burial quite a hot topic. But fear not, Johnny still dabbles in selling "shit" and lurking in other people's neighborhoods because why settle for just one address, right? In the end, Johnny reflects on his choices, realizing that, just maybe, listening to maman would have been a good idea. But hey, he's too determined and has accomplished everything with his own hands. So, for now, Johnny must take a break from his adventurous life. Ah, what a wild ride it must be to be Johnny! And all hail the legendary Binks, who brings it all together.