Amokilele
Alan Cavé Lyrics
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Sou chimen kè ou.
Se la m'konnen mwen jwen bone Le
M'bò kote ou Tout lavi mwen chanje koulè.
M'renmen douse bra ou toutotou mwen M'renmen maji vea ou le ou
Ap chante Oweyo oweyo Ou fè m'rele Oweyo oweyo Ou fè m' depale.
You're my lady, my sweet baby Mon amour infini Kò mwen pati,
Nanm mwen flebli Le ou pa la ti cheri M'renmen douse bra ou toutotou
Ou pote m'ale nèt ale Cheri ou pote m'ale.
Yeyeye yeah!
Cheri ou fè m' vwayaje Pi wo,
Pi lwen ke m'pat janm panse Pat janm espere Doudou ou fè m' vwayaje
Pi wo pi lwen kè m'pat janm panse Pat janm espere Amokilelele wete,
Amoki wete, amokile weto Amokilelelele weto, amoki wete,
Amokile weto Depi m'kote ou doudou cheri Ou fè tout,
Ou fè tout san m' mache Ou fè tout kò m'tranble Ou fè m'anvi depale
Bon jan karès, karès Bon jan lanmou, lanmou Bon jan bisou,
Bisou Sou po bouch ou Ki fè m'tranble Ki fè m'bliye,
Pwoblem lavi Bon jan karès, karès Bon jan lanmou lanmou Bon jan bisou,
Sou po bouch ou Amokilelele weto, amoki weto,
Amoki weto Amokilelele weto, amoki weto, amokile weto
The lyrics to Alan Cavé's song Amokilele are about a love that has completely transformed the singer's life. The song begins with the singer expressing how his beloved (Cheri) has taken him to a new level, spiritually and emotionally. He says that on the path to find her, he discovered true happiness and a deeper purpose in life. The singer then describes the physical and emotional sensations he experiences when he is with her. He feels a strong desire to be close to her and wants to be with her all the time. He also mentions the power that her kisses have over him, how they make him forget all of life's problems.
In the chorus, the singer praises his beloved and gives thanks for the profound impact she has on his life. He refers to her as "Amokilele", which is a term of endearment in Haitian Creole, meaning "my destiny". He thanks her for taking him on a journey to a higher level and for being his soulmate that he never thought he would find. The song ends with the singer declaring his eternal love and devotion to her.
Overall, the lyrics to Amokilele are about finding true love with someone who has a positive influence on your life. The song expresses the idea that true love can change a person's entire outlook on life and that the right person can be your destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Oweyo oweyo Ou fe m'rele
Calling out Oweyo Oweyo, you make me shiver with excitement.
Oweyo oweyo Ou fe m' depale.
Calling out Oweyo Oweyo, you make me go crazy with desire.
Sou chimen kè ou.
On the path to your heart.
Se la m'konnen mwen jwen bone
This is where I know I found good (love).
Le M'bò kote ou Tout lavi mwen chanje koulè.
When I'm next to you, my whole life changes colors.
M'renmen douse bra ou toutotou mwen
I love your sweet arms around me.
M'renmen maji vea ou le ou Ap chante
I love the magic in your voice when you sing.
Oweyo oweyo Ou fè m'rele Oweyo oweyo Ou fè m' depale.
Calling out Oweyo Oweyo, you make me shiver with excitement. Calling out Oweyo Oweyo, you make me go crazy with desire.
You're my lady, my sweet baby Mon amour infini
You are my lady, my sweet baby. My infinite love.
Kò mwen pati, Nanm mwen flebli
My body leaves, my soul weakens.
Le ou pa la ti cheri M'renmen douse bra ou toutotou
When you're not here, my sweet darling, I love your sweet arms around me.
Mwen M'renmen maji vwa ou lè ou ap chante
I love the magic in your voice when you sing.
Ou pote m'ale nèt ale Cheri ou pote m'ale.
You take me away, far away. My darling, you take me away.
Yeyeye yeah!
Yeyeye yeah!
Cheri ou fè m' vwayaje Pi wo, Pi lwen ke m'pat janm panse Pat janm espere
My darling, you make me travel higher and further than I ever thought. I never hoped for it.
Doudou ou fè m' vwayaje Pi wo pi lwen kè m'pat janm panse Pat janm espere
My darling, you make me travel higher and further than I ever thought. I never hoped for it.
Amokilelele wete, Amoki wete, amokile weto Amokilelelele weto, amoki wete, Amokile weto
Amokilelele wete, Amoki wete, amokile weto. Amokilelele weto, amoki wete, amokile weto.
Depi m'kote ou doudou cheri Ou fè tout, Ou fè tout san m' mache Ou fè tout kò m'tranble Ou fè m'anvi depale
Since I am where you are, darling, you do everything. You do everything without me pushing. You make my whole body tremble. You make me want to go crazy.
Bon jan karès, karès Bon jan lanmou, lanmou Bon jan bisou, Bisou Sou po bouch ou Ki fè m'tranble Ki fè m'bliye, Pwoblem lavi
A good love, love. A good kiss, kiss. On your mouth, which makes me shiver, which makes me forget life's problems.
Bon jan karès, karès Bon jan lanmou lanmou Bon jan bisou, Sou po bouch ou
A good love, love. A good kiss, kiss. On your mouth.
Amokilelele weto, amoki weto, Amoki weto Amokilelele weto, amoki weto, amokile weto
Amokilelele weto, amoki weto, Amoki weto. Amokilelele weto, amoki weto, amokile weto.
Writer(s): Alan Cave
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