Je Femen
Alan Cavé Lyrics
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Chak maten li reklame ou
Channmas pata channmas
Si ou pat konn ale la
Depi mwen rankontr ou manman
M'tounen yon bon flanne Bon flanne chelbe
Kote fanm sa a soti
Di m' ki kote l' prale
Kote ou pase kote ou vire mwen la
M'ap swiv ou je fenmen
Menmsi se nan lanfe ou Mennen m'
M'ap swiv ou je femen
Kote ou pase kote ou vire mwen la
M'ap swiv ou je femen
Menmsi se nan lanfe ou mennen m' doudou
M'ap swiv ou je femen
M'a m'a ba ou tout sa ou vle
Ofri ou tout sa ou mande
Tes desirs sont des ordres Sont des ordres
M'a m'a ale kote ou vle
Ranpe nan pye ou cheri
Vi m' se pou ou
Kote ou pase kote ou vire mwen la
M'ap swiv ou je fenmen
Menmsi se nan lanfe ou Mennen m'
M'ap swiv ou je femen
Kote ou pase kote ou vire mwen la
M'ap swiv ou je femen
Menmsi se nan lanfe ou mennen m' doudou
M'ap swiv ou je femen
Po w, Tankou yon papye fen
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Po w, Tankou yon papye fen
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Si m' di ou depi kile ouu ap mache nan tet mwen
Si m' di ou depi ki jou ou pa sikile nan tet m'
Ou ale vini ou monte desann
M'pap janm bouke gade ou m'pap jan bouke we ou
Po w, Tankou yon papye fen
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Po w, Tankou yon papye fen
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
Depi m' kote ou
Se dife ki vle pran sou ko m'
Depi m' kote ou
Ke mwen kontan m'vle rele
Depi m' kote ou
Cheri ou fe m' santi m'anfom
Depi m'kote ou
Nanm mwen pran van m'vle chante
Si m' di ou depi kile ou ap mache nan tet mwen
Si m' di ou depi ki jou ou ap sikile nan tet m'
Ou ale vini ou monte desann
M'pap janm bouke gade ou m'pap janm bouke we ou
Po w, tankou yon papye fe
Se pa ti bel bel li bel
Se pa ti bel bel li bel
The song "Je Femen" by Alan Cavé is a Haitian creole romantic ballad, a love song about a man expressing his devotion to a woman. The title of the song, Je Femen, means "I will follow you" which speaks to his commitment to follow her in every step of the way regardless of where she goes.
The first verse of the song starts with "Lavil la se pou ou, chak matin li reklame ou" which translates to "the city is for you, every morning it advertises you". This line reflects the high regard and admiration the singer has for his lover. He sees her as a unique and special being that deserves all the attention.
The chorus of the song, "Kote ou pase kote ou vire mwen la, m'ap swiv ou je fenmen" means "wherever you go, wherever you turn I will follow you, I will close my eyes". This part of the song emphasizes the extent of the male character's devotion. He will be with her even when she is in a dark place or situation, ready to lend her support and love.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love, a promise of devotion, and an expression of deep admiration for the woman. The lyrics and the melody combine to create a romantic ambiance that is sure to capture the hearts of listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Lavil la se pou ou
This city belongs to you, it's yours to explore
Chak maten li reklame ou
Every morning it calls out to you, enticing you to discover more
Channmas pata channmas
Step by step, bit by bit
Si ou pat konn ale la
If you didn't know how to go there
Depi mwen rankontr ou manman
Since I met you, girl
M'tounen yon bon flanne Bon flanne chelbe
I've become a good companion, someone to lean on
Kote fanm sa a soti
Where did this woman come from?
Di m' ki kote l' prale
Tell me where she's going
Kote ou pase kote ou vire mwen la
Wherever you go, wherever you turn, I'll be there watching over you
M'ap swiv ou je fenmen
I'll follow you with closed eyes
Menmsi se nan lanfe ou Mennen m'
Even if it leads me into the fire, I'll still follow
M'ap swiv ou je femen
I'll follow you with my eyes closed
M'a m'a ba ou tout sa ou vle
I'll give you everything you want
Ofri ou tout sa ou mande
I'll offer you everything you ask for
Tes desirs sont des ordres Sont des ordres
Your desires are my commands
M'a m'a ale kote ou vle
I'll go wherever you want
Ranpe nan pye ou cheri
I'll crawl at your feet, my dear
Vi m' se pou ou
My life belongs to you
Po w, Tankou yon papye fen
You're fragile as a paper kite
Se pa ti bel li bel bel li bel
It's not just beautiful, it's incredibly beautiful
Si m' di ou depi kile ouu ap mache nan tet mwen
If I told you, since when are you walking in my head
Si m' di ou depi ki jou ou pa sikile nan tet m'
If I told you, since which day haven't you left my mind
Ou ale vini ou monte desann
You come and go, up and down
M'pap janm bouke gade ou m'pap jan bouke we ou
I'll never tire of looking at you, of seeing you
Depi m' kote ou
Since I'm with you
Se dife ki vle pran sou ko m'
It's like a fire that takes over my body
Ke mwen kontan m'vle rele
That I'm happy to call love
Cheri ou fe m' santi m'anfom
Beloved, you make me feel alive
Nanm mwen pran van m'vle chante
My soul takes flight, I want to sing
Writer(s): Alan Cave
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