Chimiyé Lyrics – Aya Nakamura

Chimiyé Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The partner wants a traditional life with a house and children, but the singer feels confused by his approach, calling it “chimi-chimiyé” (a nonsensical or hard-to-understand language).

[Couplet]
In this verse, the singer talks about the partner wanting to meet and settle down, but she responds with playful resistance, jokingly saying she speaks “Chinese” to avoid commitment. She mentions how her partner accuses her of being used to attracting men, and how stubborn she is. Despite this, she reflects that maybe if she weren’t so stubborn, they would have been married already. She admits to being a bit of a diva and having a lot of caprices, and the partner wants her to be more mature.

[Refrain]
The partner continuously talks about wanting to build a family, with a house and children, but the singer feels disconnected from his words. She refers to his desires as “chimi-chimiyé,” indicating that she doesn’t understand or agree with his approach. The repetition of the refrain highlights the ongoing tension between their different outlooks.

[Couplet]
The singer expresses frustration with the partner’s way of talking and says that he doesn’t understand her life. She prefers action over words and doesn’t want to hear a lot of talking without real results or movement.

[Prelude]
The singer describes how the partner admires her physical appearance, noting that he checks her out with desire, as if her body were art. She acknowledges her stubbornness and how he finds it appealing. She also mentions the difficulties of trying to be together in Paris and hints at a potential meet-up later, showing her independence and playful attitude.

[Pont]
In this section, the singer questions if the partner has seen her true self and warns him not to confuse her with other women who envy her. She claims that these women create unnecessary drama, and she’s not interested in being caught up in it, emphasizing that she stands apart from them.

[Refrain]
The chorus repeats the partner’s desire for a house and children, but again, the singer expresses confusion about his intentions, calling his words “chimi-chimiyé.” This repetition of the refrain shows how disconnected she feels from his traditional desires and the frustration that comes with their miscommunication.

[Outro]
The singer revisits the idea of her true self being misunderstood, asking the partner if he has truly seen who she is. She playfully suggests that she’s not interested in what he says, as she would rather keep things casual and focused on enjoying her independence, adding a bit of sass.