Discover the story of the song > Maman M A Dit – Alice Et Moi

The protagonist is talking about what their mother told them. The chorus repeats the line "Maman m'a dit" which means "Mom told me". The protagonist explains that their mother told them they can do anything they want in life. At that time, the protagonist dreamt of success. They would stick posters on their wall and daydream. However, they also experienced sadness and pain. One morning, everything seemed clearer to them. The second verse reveals that sometimes they realized they couldn't do anything. This made them feel disappointed and left a bad taste in their mouth. Despite facing difficulties, they searched for extraordinary moments in the smallest details. The protagonist's mother had warned them about the things that men can do to women in this world. Even when they were in hell, they were disappointed by it. They may not always have their feet on the ground, but they always come back. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus.