Mon crime
Ansy Derose Lyrics
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Pour mériter la haine, le mépris, la froideur
De mes frères que j'aime tant
S'ils voulaient me le dire
Je passe tout mon temps à chercher, à créer
Puisque c'est ça ma vie
Je lutte de mon mieux
Sa cause est sans merci
Je veux pouvoir, je veux pouvoir l'aider
Mes amis chaque jour me demandent pourquoi
Je reste ici croupir, je reste ici vieillir
Mais je réponds toujours que j'aime mon pays
Je veux y demeurer malgré vents
Malgré vents et marées.
C'est naturel, enfin, que je sois revenu
Sur le sol de ma mère, sur le sol de mon père
Le sol de mes aïeux qui ont versé leur sang
Du rouge de mon drapeau et du noir
Et du noir de leur peau
In Ansy Derose's song "Mon Crime", he speaks about the challenges he faces in his community and his love for his country despite the hate, contempt, and coldness he perceives from his brothers whom he loves so much. He starts off by stating that he doesn't know the name of the crime he committed to deserve such treatment. He is puzzled by the animosity he receives from his own people, and he strongly desires to understand what he did wrong. He continues to say that he spends all his time searching and creating because that's what his life is about. He fights to do his best because he wants to be beneficial to his community, whose cause is relentless.
Furthermore, Ansy Derose talks about the daily demands of his friends who question why he remains in his country, wasting away. Ansy Derose tells them that he loves his country and is determined to help it, no matter the cost. He desires to stay despite the storms and the waves. He believes that it is natural for him to return to his mother's land, his father's land, and the land of his ancestors who shed their blood. The mixing of the red of the Haitian flag and the black of their skin symbolizes his pride in Haitian culture, heritage, and its history of resistance to colonialism.
Overall, "Mon Crime" is a powerful anthem against systemic oppression, highlighting the pain, resilience, and love within communities that have been subjected to discrimination and violence. The song speaks to the unjust treatment faced by historically marginalized groups, their struggles, and their determination to fight for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Je ne connais pas le nom du crime que j'ai commis
I am unaware of the specific wrongdoing that caused me to receive so much hate, disdain, and cold treatment from my beloved brothers. I wish they would tell me.
Pour mériter la haine, le mépris, la froideur
I wonder what I could have done to deserve such intense negative emotions and behavior towards me.
De mes frères que j'aime tant
Despite their harsh treatment towards me, I have deep affection for my brothers.
S'ils voulaient me le dire
I hope that they will eventually reveal the reason for their hostility towards me.
Je passe tout mon temps à chercher, à créer
In my pursuit to improve my community, I devote all my time to searching for and developing ideas.
Puisque c'est ça ma vie
Working for the betterment of my community is the sole purpose and meaning of my life.
Je lutte de mon mieux
I do my utmost to make progress and effect positive change in my community.
Car je veux être utile à ma communauté
I desire to contribute and make a meaningful impact in my community.
Sa cause est sans merci
The issue that plagues my community is unforgiving and unrelenting.
Je veux pouvoir, je veux pouvoir l'aider
I yearn to be capable of helping my community.
Mes amis chaque jour me demandent pourquoi
My friends question me every day as to why I choose to remain in my community.
Je reste ici croupir, je reste ici vieillir
Although I may be stagnant and my surroundings deteriorate, I choose to stay and grow old in my community.
Mais je réponds toujours que j'aime mon pays
I always respond that my love for my country is what drives my dedication to my community.
Je veux y demeurer malgré vents
Despite any challenges or obstacles, I am determined to remain in my community.
Malgré vents et marées.
Regardless of any hardships or adversities, I will persevere to improve my community.
C'est naturel, enfin, que je sois revenu
It was only natural for me to return to the land of my mother, father, and ancestors.
Sur le sol de ma mère, sur le sol de mon père
I feel most at home and connected to my roots when standing on the land of my parents.
Le sol de mes aïeux qui ont versé leur sang
The ground beneath me carries the legacy of those before me who fought and sacrificed for the betterment of our community.
Du rouge de mon drapeau et du noir
It is the red and black colors of my flag that define and represent my community.
Et du noir de leur peau
These colors also symbolize the skin color of my ancestors, who faced countless injustices but still managed to persevere and prosper against all odds.
Lyrics © B.E. RELATIONS PUBLISHING, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ansy Dérose, Yole Dérose
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Daphne Francois Domingue
on Merci English version
Pi bel chan d'amou ki existe.