Manita literally means "little hand" in Spanish, but in French slang, especially in the context of football, it refers to a 5-0 victory, a thrashing. It's a playful yet powerful way to describe a decisive win.
In this song, Gambi uses "On va leur faire la manita" (We're going to give them the manita) to convey a sense of dominance and impending victory over his rivals. It's an interesting word choice that blends Spanish with French street slang, making it unique and memorable.
"ILS ONT PÉTÉ" is Gambi's ode to his crew blowing up together. "Péter" here is street slang for making noise or hitting it big, not the literal meaning of the word, and each verse name-checks a friend (Ousmane, Bobby, Younès, Apu) as part of that rise.
Around that hook, Gambi boasts about the trappings of new success: designer brands, late nights, girls, and a bit of danger mixed in with the money talk. The bridge slows things down with lines about home ("en bas d'chez moi/toi") and staying grounded even as things change.
It closes on the same hook, tying his own comeup back to the block and the people he came up with.