Copines
By Aya Nakamura
What “Copines” means
This song is a confident, playful breakup anthem about rejecting a man who is only interested in one thing and asserting self-respect. The speaker makes it clear that she is not a backup plan and is not impressed by flirting, late-night messages, or shallow attention. A big part of the song’s energy comes from showing loyalty to her girlfriends while teasing the man for wanting access to the “hottest” women. The tone is bold, sarcastic, and empowered, with catchy repetition that makes the rejection feel both fun and fierce.
About Aya Nakamura
Aya Nakamura is a French-Malian singer known for pop, R&B, zouk, and Afrobeats-influenced music. She became very famous in France and beyond with hit songs like "Djadja," and she later won major awards, including a Victoires de la Musique award for her album "Aya."
"Copines" is a single by Aya Nakamura from her 2018 album "Nakamura," and the official music video helped make the song widely popular online. The song is about friendship and romantic rivalry, and it became a major French pop hit, with the video gaining hundreds of millions of views on YouTube.
Line highlights
"I don't give a damn"
This is a very common informal English expression meaning “I don’t care at all.” It shows the speaker’s strong attitude and refusal to be emotionally manipulated.
"I need a real man"
This line contrasts a mature, trustworthy partner with someone who is superficial or unreliable. For learners, it’s useful because it shows how “real” can mean emotionally genuine, not just physically real.
"Am not your plan B"
“Plan B” means a backup option if the first choice doesn’t work out. The speaker is saying she refuses to be treated as second choice, which is a powerful modern relationship phrase.
"Too late, too late"
This repetition emphasizes that the man missed his chance. Repeating short phrases like this is common in pop music because it creates rhythm and makes the emotion feel stronger.
"I've blocked you but you want more"
“Blocked” is social-media language meaning the person can no longer contact you. This line reflects modern dating culture and shows frustration with someone who keeps pushing after being rejected.
"Ah my girlfriends"
This phrase celebrates female friendship and solidarity. In the song, her girlfriends are presented as desirable, confident, and central to her social world rather than just being side characters.
Lyrics preview (French with English translation)
- He tells me, “Where are you at?”
- I will join you at the hotel.
- I don't give a damn,
- I need a real man
- He saw my girlfriends,
- I think he had a crush
- I am not your plan B.
- You watched the booty
Play the song above for the full karaoke-synced lyrics with line-by-line translation.