“GAUCHE DROITE” is a new french song by Vald, released on VALD’s official YouTube channel. Written by Vald and produced by BBP, the track was released on February 28, 2025. With a sharp, satirical tone and an introspective flow, the song dives into themes of political contradictions, social class struggles, and the blurred lines between ideology and personal ambition. Backed by dynamic production, Vald crafts a track that is as thought-provoking as it is rhythmically compelling.
At its core, “GAUCHE DROITE” explores the fluidity of political and economic perspectives as one’s personal circumstances change. Vald examines his own contradictions, shifting between left-wing and right-wing ideologies depending on financial and social factors. Through witty wordplay and self-awareness, he critiques performative activism, capitalism, and the hypocrisy of societal structures. The song highlights the tension between moral ideals and personal gain, exposing the often transactional nature of political beliefs.
GAUCHE DROITE Details
| Song | GAUCHE DROITE |
|---|---|
| Artists | Vald |
| Written By | Vald |
| Produced By | BBP |
| Label | VALD |
| Language | French |
| Released Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
GAUCHE DROITE Lyrics
[Intro]
Avant, j’étais pauvre, donc j’étais de gauche
Maintenant, j’paye des impôts
Ay
[Couplet 1]
Un pied à gauche, un pied à droite
Un pied à gauche (Ay, un pied à droite, ay)
Avant, j’étais pauvre, est-ce que c’est qu’j’étais gauche ?
Maintenant, j’allonge, est-c’que je suis adroit ? (Hein ?)
Un scam à gauche, un scam à droite (Mmh)
Ça fait beaucoup d’escrocs, imagine quarante 9-3 (Ay)
J’mets à gauche et à droite, eh, enfoiré, j’vote pas (Nan)
J’suis pas non plus au centre (Nan), j’suis encore autre part (Hey)
Mal rasé, j’fume des joints comme un putain d’bobo gaucho (Comme un putain d’bobo)
Mais quand je prends l’avion, j’suis du bon côté du rideau (Ay)
J’suis super QLF (Que la fam’), ils disent que j’suis RN
Titan de bien-pensance, dans son cul, j’suis Eren
Je vide la HK, je vide le Ruinart (Je vide les deux)
Je vide le pinard (Hey), je vide la lash-Ka sur ce mirage (Rah, tah, tah, tah)
[Refrain]
J’ai de la force pour les frères, mais dès qu’j’ai pu, j’me suis écarté des HLM (Loin)
Okay, j’serai solidaire au We Love Green et au Solidays (Yeah, yeah)
Je pense tellement qu’je pense que je suis v’là le penseur (J’suis v’là le penseur)
Philosophe à mi-temps, sociologue au chômage (Ay, ay)
Je collectionne les montres, comme si j’étais trader (Comme si j’étais trader)
Or, j’suis toujours en jogging, comme si j’étais l’entraîneur (Comme si j’étais l’entraîneur)
V, ça laisse à méditer, V, tu peux pas l’expliquer
V, j’arrêterai mes idées, V, que l’orteil étiqueté
[Pont]
J’vends des tee-shirts et des bonnets
J’vends des chaussettes et des briquets
J’vends des bobs, j’vends des casquettes
Venus de Chine quatre fois moins chers
[Couplet 2]
Mon corps et mon esprit au Loup de Wall Street
Mon corps et mon esprit au Loup de Wall Street
J’ai mal, mais tranquille, c’est pas moi qui fais l’ménage (Ay)
Islamo-gauchiste, depuis l’début, j’enrichis des Arabes (J’ai des amis arabes)
Surtout capitaliste, on traite avec des juifs, des noirs, des blancs, des Asiat’ (On traite avec tout l’monde)
Pour ces lards-là, tout l’monde est opé’ (Pour ces lards-là)
Contre Lezarman, faut rester groupé (Y en a marre d’Lezarman)
Young-young money, cash money, money bag, yo
Je suis de droite comme tout le rap (What?)
J’ai vu le train de vie des Monégasques (Yo)
Je veux le train de vie des Monégasques (Yo)
Orelsan, Nekfeu, PLK (Yo)
Je suis de gauche comme tous les whites (What?)
Je-Je suis de gauche comme tous les whites (Yeah)
Bientôt, niveau trente-quatre franc-maç’
[Refrain]
J’ai de la force pour les frères, mais dès qu’j’ai pu, j’me suis écarté des HLM (Loin)
Okay, j’serai solidaire au We Love Green et au Solidays (Yeah, yeah)
Je pense tellement qu’je pense que je suis v’là le penseur (J’suis v’là le penseur)
Philosophe à mi-temps, sociologue au chômage (Ay, ay)
Je collectionne les montres, comme si j’étais trader (Comme si j’étais trader)
Or, j’suis toujours en jogging, comme si j’étais l’entraîneur (Comme si j’étais l’entraîneur)
V, ça laisse à méditer, V, tu peux pas l’expliquer
V, j’arrêterai mes idées, V, que l’orteil étiqueté
[Outro]
T’sais qu’il faut pas mentir (T’sais qu’il faut pas mentir), il faut pas ralentir (Non)
Je veux la vie de César (What?), mais j’veux pas gérer un empire
Nan, je baise tout sans galanterie, vive l’égalité (Vive l’égalité)
Je té-ma l’horizon gris, ça m’dit rien qui vaille (Nan, nan)
GAUCHE DROITE Meaning
[Intro]
Vald opens with a striking statement about his evolving political stance. He reflects on how financial hardship made him lean left but, now that he earns more and pays taxes, his perspective has shifted. This irony sets the tone for the entire track, emphasizing the idea that ideology is often tied to personal circumstances rather than pure conviction.
[Couplet 1]
Here, Vald plays with the literal meanings of “gauche” (left) and “droite” (right), metaphorically illustrating his shifting political and moral compass. He acknowledges past financial struggles and questions whether being poor made him inherently leftist. Now, with wealth, he wonders if success makes him “adroit” (a play on words meaning both “right-wing” and “skillful”). He also critiques political disengagement, rejecting labels and placing himself outside traditional classifications. The verse touches on privilege, as he describes the difference in social class experiences—enjoying luxuries while still engaging in leftist habits like smoking joints. His Titan reference (linking to Attack on Titan’s Eren) suggests a rebellion against mainstream political narratives, reinforcing his anti-establishment stance.
[Refrain]
Vald expands on his paradoxical identity, expressing solidarity with his roots while acknowledging his departure from lower-class struggles. He cynically admits to selective activism, supporting causes only when convenient, such as at trendy music festivals (We Love Green, Solidays). The verse critiques intellectualism, depicting himself as a “part-time philosopher” and “unemployed sociologist,” mocking the tendency to overanalyze without real action. The imagery of collecting watches like a trader, while dressing like a coach, highlights the absurdity of wealth signaling and class fluidity.
[Pont]
This section exposes the commercialization of street culture. Vald describes selling merchandise—shirts, caps, lighters—all imported from China at low costs. This highlights how even countercultural or rebellious aesthetics are commodified, turning into capitalist ventures that benefit from the same system they claim to resist.
[Couplet 2]
Vald deepens his commentary on capitalism and social mobility. He references The Wolf of Wall Street, implying that despite personal struggles, he remains immersed in a system that prioritizes profit. He sarcastically acknowledges accusations of being an “islamo-gauchiste” (a derogatory term in France for leftists sympathetic to Muslim causes) while admitting his capitalist mindset. He emphasizes that business transcends race and religion, as financial interests unite all groups. The verse shifts to the idea that rap itself has become inherently right-wing due to its obsession with wealth, status, and luxury. Vald contrasts different influences, stating that while white rappers often lean left, success pushes artists toward the right. The reference to Freemasonry (“bientôt, niveau trente-quatre franc-maç’”) adds a layer of conspiracy and elite aspirations.
[Refrain]
Repeating the themes from the first refrain, Vald continues his critique of selective solidarity and personal contradictions. He reinforces the idea that financial success changes perspectives, often leading people to distance themselves from their origins.
[Outro]
The song closes with a bold reflection on ambition and power. Vald expresses a desire to live like Caesar—enjoying power and excess—without bearing the responsibility of managing an empire. His rejection of traditional moral expectations culminates in the assertion of raw individualism, questioning whether any ideology can truly align with personal desires in a world driven by self-interest.
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