Alpha Blondy sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey strong political attitudes and a sense of humor. He coined the French word "democrature" (an English equivalent might be "democratatorship") to identify some African governments.
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Hypocrites
Alpha Blondy Lyrics
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Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Obé dindin i kêrê fê
Ki konnon non kou man hou lôh
Iman mi fôh, obé olé nôrô ila
Ni ko djougou kisôrô lo'n minan do
Hinnin, oh hinnin, ibe hinnin iyêrêla
Hinnin, ooh hinnin, ibé hinnin iyêrêla
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Odôhou yé koulé gninan léyè
Odôhou yé gbôssô wourou, obi kin, oba fiê
Boro mibè, domini di ouman
Obo o kin, obo o kin
N'ga dji lôh, n'ga so lôh
N'ga yiri lôh, yêrè lon yongon tê n'téri
Djanto iyêréla, n'go iyé i djanto iyèréla
Djanto lyérèla, n'gouyé i djanto iyérèla
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Obi ikana figuê forai gbê la
Ali idjori tè bon, ali ibassi tébon
Ki kantiguê fani gbê la
Ali djori té bon, ali bassi té bon
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
The lyrics to Alpha Blondy's "Hypocrites" express his fear of hypocrites, individuals who claim to believe in something but do the opposite. The repeated line "j'ai peur des hypocrites" translates to "I'm afraid of hypocrites," emphasizing the weight of this fear. The song blends Ivory Coast's native Bété language with French and English to convey the message of hypocrisy transcending cultural and linguistic barriers.
Throughout the verses and choruses, Alpha Blondy describes the actions of hypocrites in his community, denouncing their two-faced nature. He speaks of those who participate in religious practices but do not uphold the morals they preach. He warns of those who pretend to have people's best interests at heart but ultimately care only for their own gain. Alpha Blondy also urges his audience to reject these hypocrites, to not be caught up in their deceit.
Thematically, "Hypocrites" is a call for authenticity and transparency in individuals' actions and intentions. Alpha Blondy highlights the dangers of hypocrisy and how it can damage relationships between people and communities. The song resonates with those who have experienced the hurt and betrayal that results from false promises and vocalized lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
I am afraid of the hypocrisy of some people
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Yes, I am very scared of hypocrites
Obé dindin i kêrê fê
The power of money controls everything in this world
Ki konnon non kou man hou lôh
If you don't have money, you are nothing
Iman mi fôh, obé olé nôrô ila
The Imam is a thief and the Judge is a liar
Ni ko djougou kisôrô lo'n minan do
Do not trust anyone
Hinnin, oh hinnin, ibe hinnin iyêrêla
People will always deceive you
Hinnin, ooh hinnin, ibé hinnin iyêrêla
They will betray you for their own selfish gain
Odôhou yé koulé gninan léyè
We are all equal in the eyes of God
Odôhou yé gbôssô wourou, obi kin, oba fiê
Whether you are rich or poor, it does not matter
Boro mibè, domini di ouman
The world belongs to God
Obo o kin, obo o kin
We are nothing without God
N'ga dji lôh, n'ga so lôh
We came from God and we will return to Him
N'ga yiri lôh, yêrè lon yongon tê n'téri
We are just passing through this world
Djanto iyêréla, n'go iyé i djanto iyèréla
Life is short, be careful who you trust
Djanto lyérèla, n'gouyé i djanto iyérèla
People will try to deceive you at every turn
Obi ikana figuê forai gbê la
People will take advantage of you if they can
Ali idjori tè bon, ali ibassi tébon
They will cheat you and steal from you
Ki kantiguê fani gbê la
If you are weak, they will take advantage of you
Ali djori té bon, ali bassi té bon
They will use you for their own gain
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
I fear the people who are two-faced
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Yes, I am very scared of hypocrites
Hypocrites, j'ai peur des hypocrites
I am afraid of the hypocrisy of some people
Hypocrites, yeah, j'ai peur des hypocrites
Yes, I am very scared of hypocrites
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BONCANA MAIGA, KONE SEYDOU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TONY BEN FALKY
Alpha le fou de scène il m'inspire beaucoup.I love you.
Eti Frère Petit
La belle époque du Festival des mondes solidaires à Fossoy dans le 02 un grand festival parti de rien pour une bonne cause. Triste que ce soit terminé. J’étais gamin et j’avais joué du djembé avec l’école sur la grande scène pour la première édition du festival. Maintenant c’est fini 😢
James massakala
salut blondy,merci pour nous éveiller,un regret pour les imbéciles qui ne veulent pas changer.
Zion1981 Jamaica
Irado !
Souleymane Traore
Respects infiniment
Souleymane fhéss Duèl
Love
wheasper1
on t'adore Alpha !!! Nou c l'Oméga
Souleymane fhéss Duèl
Love
Mamadou Bhoye Bah
On t'adore alpha blondy ils sont dangereux les hypocrites au bo qui père alpha blondy bosso wouro
Mario M
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