"Maintenant" was a significant radio hit in France and across Francophone territories, signaling GIMS's shift toward more personal storytelling. GIMS - MAINTENANT (Clip Officiel)
Report: GIMS – "Maintenant" (Official Lyrics Video) (meaning "Now") is a lead single by Congolese-French artist GIMS , released on September 30, 2022 . It served as the introductory track for his fourth studio album, Les dernières volontés de Mozart (The Last Wills of Mozart), which was officially released later that year on December 2. 1. Release and Media
A high-production official music video followed shortly after on October 29, 2022.
The lyrics video was premiered on GIMS’s Official YouTube Channel on October 21, 2022 . It features a minimalist visual style designed to highlight the song's introspective lyrics.
The recurring hook "Je dois y aller, je dois y aller" (I have to go, I have to go) emphasizes a need to move forward and take control of one's destiny now (maintenant).
The song explores themes of . Notable lyrical points include:
"N'attendez pas de moi quelque chose de spécial" (Don't expect anything special from me), suggesting a desire to step away from the pressures of fame.
GIMS reflects on his journey, mentioning that skipping steps leads to personal consequences: "Je me suis fait ça quand j'ai sauté les étapes". 3. Context within Album Album: Les dernières volontés de Mozart .
