The young writer, composer and interpreter who won the hearts of Haitian mu… Read Full Bio ↴The young writer, composer and interpreter who won the hearts of Haitian music lovers with his album "Lakou Trankil", released in 2006, was born in Croix des Bouquets in the outskirts of Port-au-Prince the capital city of Haiti.

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.

Tenza
BélO Lyrics

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Ou konn piman pa bon nan bouch
Pa lapèn ou eseye’l nan je’m
M’deja gason, kanson’m nan ren’m
Se nòmal mwen kenbe karaktè’m
Kè sere, pye lou, tèt chaje
Mwen santi si’m pa pale ma toufe
Chagren vle pran’m mennen’m ale
La wont vle fè’m debousole

Si’m pa pale map toufe
Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen
Si’m pa pale map toufe
Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen
Si’m pa pale map toufe
Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen

M’pat janm panse se konsa sa tap fini
Pou jan lanmou saa te byen kòmanse
Fanmi’m, zanmi’m pat bouke di mwen mèsi
Menm klòch legliz te pare pou sone
Lanmou’m te ka baw la ke jodia ou refize
Pou’m te fè tout saw vle mwen pate janmè ezite
Baw lanmou san rete, Se sak te ka fè’m vibre
Se sa ki fè rele, fè’m chante san rete
Mwen te tèlman kwè nan ou mwen te gentan baw yon bebe
Ou vyole konfyans mwen ou vire do’w wale
men….

Si’m pa pale map toufe
Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen
Si’m pa pale map toufe
Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen

Ou konn piman pa bon nan bouch
Pa lapèn mete’l nan je’m
M’deja gason, kanson’m nan ren’m
Se nòmal mwen kenbe karaktè’m
Kè sere, pye lou, tèt chaje
Mwen santi si’m pa pale ma toufe

Chagren vle pran’m mennen’m ale
La wont vle fè’m debousole

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in BélO's song "Tenza" tell the story of a man who is determined to hold onto his character and integrity even in the face of heartbreak and disappointment. He acknowledges that sometimes bitter words can be spoken, but he refuses to let his heart be affected by them. The man is confident and steadfast, but also vulnerable and hurt. He sings about the pains of love, and the deep regrets he feels over unrequited love.

The repeated refrain of "Si'm pa pale map toufe" means "If I don't speak, I'll suffocate," suggesting that holding back his thoughts and emotions is just as dangerous as speaking them aloud. The man refuses to be silenced, but he also recognizes the potential consequences of his honesty. Despite these fears, however, he remains determined to be true to himself and to stay true to his values and beliefs.

Overall, BélO's lyrics in "Tenza" display a sense of honesty and self-awareness that is both admirable and relatable. They remind us to stay true to ourselves in the face of adversity, and to speak our minds even when it's difficult.

Line by Line Meaning

Ou konn piman pa bon nan bouch
You know peppers don't taste good in your mouth

Pa lapèn ou eseye’l nan je’m
Don't try to force it down my throat

M’deja gason, kanson’m nan ren’m
I'm already a man, my songs are my anchor

Se nòmal mwen kenbe karaktè’m
It's normal for me to hold onto my character

Kè sere, pye lou, tèt chaje
Heart heavy, feet tired, head burdened

Mwen santi si’m pa pale ma toufe
I feel suffocated if I don't speak up

Chagren vle pran’m mennen’m ale
Sorrow wants to take me away

La wont vle fè’m debousole
The wind wants to disorient me

Si’m pa pale map toufe Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen Si’m pa pale map toufe Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen Si’m pa pale map toufe Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen
If I don't speak, I suffocate. Why are you asking me to be silent?

M’pat janm panse se konsa sa tap fini
I never thought it would end up like this

Pou jan lanmou saa te byen kòmanse
For how well this love had started

Fanmi’m, zanmi’m pat bouke di mwen mèsi
My family and friends never stopped thanking me

Menm klòch legliz te pare pou sone
Even the church bell was ready to ring

Lanmou’m te ka baw la ke jodia ou refize
My love could have given you everything, but today you refuse it

Pou’m te fè tout saw vle mwen pate janmè ezite
To do all that you wanted me to, I never hesitated

Baw lanmou san rete, Se sak te ka fè’m vibre
Give unconditional love, that's what makes me vibrate

Se sa ki fè rele, fè’m chante san rete
That's what makes me shout, makes me sing without stopping

Mwen te tèlman kwè nan ou mwen te gentan baw yon bebe
I believed so much in you, I had already given you a baby

Ou vyole konfyans mwen ou vire do’w wale men….
You violated my trust, you turned your back on me, but...

Si’m pa pale map toufe Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen Si’m pa pale map toufe Pou ki se sa wap mande mwen
If I don't speak, I suffocate. Why are you asking me to be silent?

Ou konn piman pa bon nan bouch
You know peppers don't taste good in your mouth

Pa lapèn mete’l nan je’m
Don't try to force it in my eyes

M’deja gason, kanson’m nan ren’m
I'm already a man, my songs are my anchor

Se nòmal mwen kenbe karaktè’m
It's normal for me to hold onto my character

Kè sere, pye lou, tèt chaje
Heart heavy, feet tired, head burdened

Mwen santi si’m pa pale ma toufe
I feel suffocated if I don't speak up

Chagren vle pran’m mennen’m ale
Sorrow wants to take me away

La wont vle fè’m debousole
The wind wants to disorient me

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jean Belony Murat

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