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.

Timatant nan wout
BélO Lyrics

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TIMATANT NAN WOUT
Men manman’m tololo
Men manman’m tololo
Men manman’m …
Men manman’m …

Depi avan bajou kase’l pati
Li pran lari a la’l chache lavi

Li pra’l antre jis nan laprèmidi
Kite’m nan kay la avèk 5 chovi
Depi dezèd lapremidi je praa kreve
Fifa gentan chache bwa pou dife sanble
Avèk espra nape tan n
Ki lè manman’n
Ap vini, ki sa lap pote
Mèt se mayimoulen
Mèt se yon aleken
Kanmenm nou konnen
Tima pap atre san yon pen

Men manman’m tololo
Men manman’m tololo
Men manman’m …
Men manman’m …

Timatante pa gen lajanm men li gen bonjan
Li paka pote bonbon li toujou fè yon jan
beng beng beng
mwen menm avèk yon frè’m
nou gen menm problem
lè manman nou la kay la rich, nou pa blèm
men li oblige al travay kan menm
pou pen kotidyem
beng beng beng
mwen menm ak Ti charles
nou gen menm problem
lè Timatante la kay la rich, nou pa blèm
men li oblige al travay kan menm
pou pen kotidyem

Men manman’m tololo
Men manman’m tololo

Men manman’m …
Men manman’m …

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BélO's song "Timatant nan wout" reflect on the hardships and struggles faced by the singer and his family. The first verse describes how the singer's mother has been working tirelessly, trying to make a better life for her children. Despite her efforts, she has been facing difficulties, which is evident in the repetition of the line "Men manman'm tololo." This repetition emphasizes the exhaustion and weariness the mother feels.

The second verse highlights the challenges faced by the singer and his brother, Ti Charles. Although they have similar problems, including a lack of money, they find solace in the fact that their mother is present and trying her best. The line "beng beng beng" adds a rhythmic and repetitive element to the lyrics, emphasizing their shared struggle. Despite their circumstances, they remain resilient and emphasize that their problems will not define them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Timatant nan wout" speak to the perseverance and determination of the singer, his family, and others facing similar hardships. It sheds light on the daily struggles they endure while maintaining a sense of hope and resilience.

Line by Line Meaning

Men manman’m tololo
My mother is tired

Depi avan bajou kase’l pati
Since before dawn, she left her house

Li pran lari a la’l chache lavi
She takes to the streets looking for a better life

Li pra’l antre jis nan laprèmidi
She only comes back in the afternoon

Kite’m nan kay la avèk 5 chovi
She leaves me at home with 5 chores

Depi dezèd lapremidi je praa kreve
Since noon, my eyes are tired

Fifa gentan chache bwa pou dife sanble
Fifa is already looking for firewood to cook

Avèk espra nape tan n
With the hope of a better future

Ki lè manman’n Ap vini, ki sa lap pote
When will Mother come back, what will she bring

Mèt se mayimoulen
Even if it's just a jug of water

Mèt se yon aleken
Even if it's just a small coin