Full of energy and vitality, the Haitian star is influenced by different musical genres from Reggae, Voodoo, Rara and soul that flirts with a flavour of Jazz.
Ever since his youth, Belo, RFI Discovery for 2006, has been in love with music and rapidly developed his talents.
He began his career at the age of 11, interpreting songs from his idols - Buju Banton and Bob Marley among others.
Growing up, Belo always knew his life would evolve around music.
During the production of his first album, "Lakou Trankil", he collaborated with Fabrice Rouzier and Keke Belizaire; the great minds behind the well know Haiti Twoubadou Project.
He once paid glowing tribute to his fans and Haiti for all his successes, victories and achievements in the field of music, which has catapulted him to fame.
He has performed to highly enthusiastic crowds in several countries with his group.
Mizik a jah
BélO Lyrics
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La via se tankou yon boul kap roule
Ki pa konnen ki bò li prale kanpe
Se tankou yon ti fèy van mennen ale
Ki pa konnen ki bò li prale tonbe
Bondye ou kreye’m
Ou banm lavi,
Ou merite pou’m di’w mesi
Bondye Bondye Bondye woy !
Ou ki wè lwen ki tande byen ou menm ki pi wo
Bondye Bondye Bondye woy !
Ou ki wè lwen ki tande byen ou konn renmen ‘en
Ou banm lavi ou merite pou’m di’w mèsi wo ou wo o
Bridge
Wou ki ban mwen lavi..
Ou merite pou’m di’w mèsi.
La via se tankou yon boul kap roule
Ki pa konnen ki bò li prale kanpe
Se tankou yon ti fèy van menmen ale
Ki pa konnen ki bò li prale tonbe
Bondye ou kreye’m
Ou proteje’m ou ki gide’m
Ou banm lavi,
Ou merite pou’m di’w mesi
Bondye Bondye Bondye woy !
Ou ki wè lwen ki tande byen
ou menn ki pi wo
Bondye Bondye Bondye woy !
Ou ki wè lwen ki tande byen ou konn renmen ‘en
Ou banm banm lavi ou merite pou’m di’w mèsi
(papa !)
Se ou ki toujou banm tout sa’m vle
Se ou ki aprann mwen padone
Men se ou ki bay ki pa mande
Se ou ‘k toujou prè pou padone
Wou map rele, pou ou map chante
Bondye Bondye woy !
Bondye Bondye woy !
Bondye Bondye Bondye woy !
"Mizik a Jah" by BélO is a song that speaks about the unpredictable nature of life and the belief in a higher power, which is referred to as Jah. The lyrics symbolize life as a rolling ball that doesn't know where it will stop, and a small leaf that is carried by the wind without knowing where it will fall. The song acknowledges that it is God who created, protects, and guides the singer, and expresses gratitude for the gift of life. The repetition of "Bondye" emphasizes the importance of this divine presence in the singer's life, recognizing God as someone who sees and hears everything, loves deeply, and deserves thanks.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of forgiveness and redemption. The singer acknowledges that it is God who gives them life and deserves gratitude, but also understands that it is God who has taught them to forgive. They recognize that God always gives what they need without even asking and is always ready to forgive. The singer expresses their desire to call on God and sing for Him, emphasizing the power and importance of this relationship.
Overall, "Mizik a Jah" is a song that speaks to the idea of surrendering to a higher power, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of life, and expressing gratitude and a desire for forgiveness and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
La via se tankou yon boul kap roule
Life is like a rolling ball
Ki pa konnen ki bò li prale kanpe
That doesn't know where it will stop
Se tankou yon ti fèy van mennen ale
It's like a little leaf carried away by the wind
Ki pa konnen ki bò li prale tonbe
That doesn't know where it will fall
Bondye ou kreye’m
God, you created me
Ou pwoteje’m, ou ki gide’m
You protect me, you guide me
Ou banm lavi
You give me life
Ou merite pou’m di’w mesi
You deserve my thanks
Bondye Bondye Bondye woy !
God, God, God, woy!
Ou ki wè lwen ki tande byen ou menm ki pi wo
You see far, you hear well, you are the highest
Banm banm lavi ou merite pou’m di’w mèsi
You give me life, you deserve my thanks
Ou ki ban mwen lavi..
You give me life..
Ou merite pou’m di’w mèsi.
You deserve my thanks.
Se ou ki toujou banm tout sa’m vle
You always give me everything I want
Se ou ki aprann mwen padone
You taught me forgiveness
Men se ou ki bay ki pa mande
But you give without asking
Se ou ‘k toujou prè pou padone
You're always ready to forgive
Wou map rele, pou ou map chante
I will call you, I will sing for you
Bondye Bondye woy !
God, God, woy!
Bondye Bondye woy !
God, God, woy!
Bondye Bondye Bondye woy !
God, God, God, woy!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jean Belony Murat
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