La Pesonn
Alan Cavé Lyrics
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Solèy kouche depi 4h
Kotem prale kotem rete
Nan tout lavil la map chèchel
La pèson o. babay (3 fois)
Malè mwen pran koulè
Vwazinay bal kout pye
Li jape kou nan nwit
Moun yo pa menm
Tan a chanje malè pandje dou tout fo kay yo
Moun yo pa menm
Fannal timoun yo pran dife
Kè m ap rache.
Gad kijan kè nou fin dechire.
Papiyon nwa yo pran lari
Vil la an dèy pral gen lapli
Van ap soufle lanmè move
Kannot mwen chavire nan pyew
The lyrics to Alan Cavé's song "La Pesonn" tell a story of darkness and struggle. The first verse speaks of a country without light, where the sun sets at 4 o'clock. The persona is torn between leaving and staying in the city, constantly searching for something. The chorus, "La pèson o. babay" is a cry of frustration and desperation.
The second verse reveals the misfortune the persona has faced - taking on the color of bad luck. They compare themselves to an old dog in the rain, barked at by neighbors, as they suffer through the night. The bridge explores how people have changed, no longer united in their struggle, but instead tearing each other apart. The persona's heart is being ripped apart, and they invite others to witness the destruction.
The last verse introduces black butterflies taking to the streets, suggesting that the city will soon face rain. The wind blows harshly, and the persona's boat is capsized in their own tears.
Overall, the lyrics of "La Pesonn" convey a sense of hopelessness and despair in a country shrouded in darkness and struggle. The persona portrays their own personal hardship, as well as the division and discord among people in their community.
Line by Line Meaning
Peyi a sonb nanpwen limyè
The country is plunged into darkness, there is no light.
Solèy kouche depi 4h
The sun sets since 4 o'clock.
Kotem prale kotem rete
Wherever I go, wherever I stay.
Nan tout lavil la map chèchel
In the whole city, I'm searching for it.
La pèson o. babay (3 fois)
The person, oh baby (3 times).
Malè mwen pran koulè
Misfortune has taken colors from me.
Yon vye chen sou lapli
An old dog in the rain.
Vwazinay bal kout pye
My neighbors throw stones at my feet.
Li jape kou nan nwit
It barks at night.
Moun yo pa menm
People are not the same.
Tan a chanje malè pandje dou tout fo kay yo
The time changes, misfortune hangs over all their false houses.
Moun yo pa menm
People are not the same.
Fannal timoun yo pran dife
Burn the children's fans, take fire.
Kè m ap rache
My heart is torn.
Gad kijan kè nou fin dechire.
Look how our hearts end up torn apart.
Papiyon nwa yo pran lari
Black butterflies take to the streets.
Vil la an dèy pral gen lapli
The city in the background will have rain.
Van ap soufle lanmè move
The wind blows with bad intentions.
Kannot mwen chavire nan pyew
My canoe capsizes in your river.
Writer(s): Alan Cave
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