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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Sabotage
Alpha Blondy Lyrics
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Sabotage Yeah, Sabotage...
You trying to hurt me, Sabotage...
Why You trying to hurt me, Sabotage...
Man to man
It's so unjust
You'll never, never know who to trust
Hear what I say
What I say
Hear what I say
Sabotage Yeah, Sabotage...
Sabotage Yeah, Sabotage...
Pourquoi veux-tu me blesser,
Sabotage,
Pourquoi veux-tu m'offenser,
Sabotage,
D'Homme à Homme
C'est la méfiance
On ne sait à qui faire confiance
Est-ce que t'as pigé
As-tu pigé
A qui se fier
As-tu pigé
Te laisse pas piéger
Sabotage, Yeah, Sabotage...
Alpha Blondy's song Sabotage speaks about the lack of trust between individuals and the unfortunate circumstances of sabotage. The opening lines of the song say "You trying to hurt me, Sabotage...Why You trying to hurt me, Sabotage..." signify the pain and hurt caused by individuals who sabotage others. These lines are repeated in the song to emphasize how deeply hurtful sabotage can be.
The next lines "Man to man, It's so unjust, You'll never, never know who to trust, What I say, Hear what I say" show that when individuals engage in sabotage, trust becomes a big issue. They depict a situation where people are unwilling to confide or open up to others because of the fear of being sabotaged. The last lines in French "Pourquoi veux-tu me blesser, Sabotage, Pourquoi veux-tu m'offenser, Sabotage, D'Homme à Homme C'est la méfiance" reinforce the message of mistrust and suspicion between people.
Overall, Sabotage is an insightful song that deeply examines the issue of sabotage and how it affects human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sabotage Yeah, Sabotage...
The repetition of the word 'Sabotage' emphasizes the theme of the song: betrayal and mistrust.
You trying to hurt me, Sabotage...
The singer questions why someone would want to hurt or offend him, referring to the act of sabotage.
Man to man
Indicates a personal interaction, suggesting that the betrayal happens between people who know each other.
It's so unjust
The singer laments the unfairness of the situation and the betrayal that he experiences.
You'll never, never know who to trust
The singer emphasizes the difficulty of trusting people when one has faced betrayal. The repetition of 'never' emphasizes the uncertainty of the situation.
What I say
The singer is about to make a statement that is important and relevant to the current situation.
Hear what I say
The singer emphasizes that the following statement is important and should be listened to.
Pourquoi veux-tu me blesser, Sabotage,
The singer questions why someone would want to hurt him, using the French language to add poignancy.
D'Homme à Homme
Indicates that the betrayal happens between men and underscores that trust is key in human interactions.
C'est la méfiance
Means 'It's the mistrust' and reinforces the idea that doubt and suspicion play a big role in sabotaging relationships.
On ne sait à qui faire confiance
Means 'We don't know who to trust' and further emphasizes the difficulty of trusting someone after being betrayed.
Est-ce que t'as pigé
The singer asks if the listener understands the gravity of the situation.
As-tu pigé
The singer repeats the previous question to further emphasize the importance of the situation.
A qui se fier
Means 'Who to rely on' and once again underscores the theme of mistrust and suspicion.
Te laisse pas piéger
Means 'Don't let yourself be trapped' and warns the listener against being deceived by someone who is not trustworthy.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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