Slimane’s “Toi” is a raw, heartfelt confession of someone who simply cannot erase an ex-lover from his mind. Across the verses he swings between sweet memories (“On s’fait du bien” – we make each other feel good) and bruising regrets (“Puis on s’fait du mal” – then we hurt each other). The singer admits he was selfish, yet he still feels the burn of the passion she lit in him. Now he is stuck replaying every moment, asking in disbelief how she can act as if they were strangers while he keeps seeing her face each time he closes his eyes.
The chorus hammers home the obsession: “C’est toi que je vois” – it’s you I see. No one else matters, even in the dark, even when he tries to move on. Slimane captures that frustrating tug-of-war after a breakup where logic says “let go” but the heart refuses to cooperate. With its catchy hook and plain-spoken French, “Toi” is a perfect song to explore vocabulary about love, regret, and persistence while feeling every pulse of emotion.
Slimane Nebchi, known professionally as Slimane, is a celebrated French singer-songwriter born on October 13, 1989, in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. He gained widespread recognition after winning season 5 of The Voice: la plus belle voix, where he captivated audiences as part of Team Florent Pagny.
With a rich musical career starting in 2016, Slimane has released four studio albums, three of which have topped the French Albums Chart. His collaborations and solo works have led to over twenty-five entries on the French Singles Chart, including a number-one hit with "Bella ciao". Notably, Slimane represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with his song "Mon amour," achieving an impressive fourth place. His soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting continue to inspire fans of French music around the world.