Foutre is a highly versatile and informal French verb, often considered slang. It can mean "to give a damn" (as in "j'en ai rien à foutre" - I don't give a damn) or simply "to do" or "to put" in a very casual or even vulgar sense.
In Lomepal's song, it's used in the phrase "j'en ai rien à foutre," expressing a strong sense of indifference or not caring. This word is interesting because of its common use in spoken French, its multiple meanings depending on context, and its slightly rebellious, non-conformist tone, which fits the song's vibe.
1000°C plunges us into a night where everything is turned up to the max. Lomepal and Roméo Elvis paint themselves as thrill seekers with one foot in flames, the other in ice, forever chasing extremes. They swagger through Paris-to-Brussels road trips, messy apartments that double as party headquarters, and dizzy evenings where music, friendship, and desire blur the line between euphoria and self-destruction. The repeated cry of Pas de calme, pas de calmant shows they refuse any tranquilizer—literal or metaphorical—and would rather ride the heat of the moment than face tomorrow.
Beneath the wild boasts lies a hint of vulnerability: the fear of boredom, the emptiness that lurks when the music stops, and the hope that “something tells me there’s still a chance.” 1000°C is both a celebration and a confession, capturing the high-voltage rush of young adulthood—fast money, fleeting names, and a heart that still has a few beats left to find purpose before dawn breaks.