Haut Niveau Lyrics in English Aya Nakamura
S'enjailler is a vibrant and modern French slang term, particularly popular in West Africa and among younger generations in France. It means "to have a good time," "to party," or "to enjoy oneself immensely."
In the context of Aya Nakamura's song, she sings, "Le plan c'était s'enjailler" (The plan was to have a good time). It perfectly captures the carefree and celebratory vibe of the song, suggesting a desire for fun and enjoyment rather than serious commitment. It's a word that adds a cool, contemporary flair to the lyrics.
"Haut Niveau" is Aya Nakamura telling someone who tried to put her in the same category as other people that she's simply not on their level. The title itself means "high level," and she repeats it like a verdict: whatever comparison he was making, it doesn't apply to her.
The verses trace what went wrong between them. He wanted to play games and got called out for it. She says they used to be calm together until he messed it up, first by trying to lock her down ("il voulait me cadenasser") and control her, and then by getting in over his head once he realized what he had ("le boug est love"). She's not interested in pretending or half-measures ("j'suis pas dans les semblants"). She wants someone who gives everything, not appearances.
The chorus leans into a sweeter, playful image: she calls herself his "chocolat," the one flavor he actually wants, tasting only the best of what's out there. It's a confident, slightly teasing way of saying she's irresistible and worth choosing properly, not compared to anyone else.
Overall the song is about self-worth and refusing to be undervalued: Aya Nakamura sets her own standard, calls out mixed signals and possessiveness, and makes clear that being with her means meeting her level, not the other way around.
