Apprendre à perdre Lyrics (English Translation) – LauCarré

Apprendre à perdre (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Just a simple start, setting a casual and reflective mood.

[Single Verse]
The artist begins by talking about a public failure from a show that left him feeling embarrassed and exposed. He’s ashamed to face people in his neighborhood because of the jokes and comments circulating online. The humiliation pushes him into isolation; he spends time alone in his car, listening to the same song repeatedly, trying to escape his thoughts. Friends tell him not to take it too seriously, calling it just a game, but for him, it feels much deeper. He feels like he was rejected or humiliated, and that pain sticks with him. He questions himself—were his lyrics really that bad, or was it just stress that messed things up? Physically and emotionally, he feels drained and restless, so he pours out his frustration through long, intense writing sessions.

He admits he wants financial success but doesn’t want to follow the traditional path of college or a normal job. He wonders if taking a darker route—like getting involved in illegal stuff—would have made him happier, but quickly shows uncertainty. Life has become repetitive for him: the same days, same routines, same clothes. He feels stuck while his friends move on with their own lives. With no one around during the day, he distracts himself by playing video games just to forget how sad and lost he feels. Despite trying to fix things by traveling, even a trip to Brazil with friends doesn’t heal him. The sadness stays, proving that changing places doesn’t fix what’s inside. He reaches out to listeners, asking if they’ve ever felt that same heavy, sleepless emptiness that eats away from the inside.

As time passes, he admits his thoughts grow darker at night when everything quiets down. He looks back at his younger self—at 13, 15, 18—always passionate about rap and dreaming of being like his musical idols. While others focused on sports, he focused on rhymes and music. His eyes were always on big dreams, never giving up despite setbacks. Now, being recognized as part of the rap scene, he feels the pressure to not disappoint those who believe in him—his fans, his friends, his community. He raps not just for himself but for the people he grew up with. He’s matured, symbolized by his beard and his fiery, determined outlook on life.

He talks about resilience—rapping even in bad conditions, never backing down despite criticism. No matter what people think, he won’t let a failed TV show or public opinion destroy his passion. But he admits life has become heavier; more success brought more problems, and he carries deep sorrow along with it. On stage, he still reflects on everything, promising himself and his audience to stay real and honest, without fake personas or masks. His loyalty to his friends—both black and white—is genuine; he values their support as something unshakable. Comparing himself to a “nail in Michael’s shoe” suggests he’s persistent and hard to ignore, someone who keeps pushing forward even when he’s a bit of a burden to himself or others.

He expresses his desire to escape material struggles too. He doesn’t want to feel embarrassed over not affording fancy clothes anymore or pretend to be fine when he’s breaking down inside. He apologizes to everyone he’s hurt or disappointed—friends, lovers, producers, and his label. He confesses he’s not cruel, just bad at expressing his emotions. His apologies are raw and real; he regrets missed calls, ignored messages, and all the things he left unsaid. He feels guilty for his silence and his mistakes but understands that life is unpredictable. In the end, he concludes that life is a kind of game where losing is part of growing up, and learning how to handle defeat gracefully is the real strength.

[Outro: Bigflo and Laucarré]
In this part, there’s a friendly conversation reminding him not to hold onto bitterness. They acknowledge that anger and frustration are normal but shouldn’t take over one’s personality. Being bitter only drives people away. He realizes he’s been acting that way lately and needs to change. They agree that music and life don’t need to be taken so seriously; what matters most is being genuine and sincere, because that’s what truly connects with others.