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.
Timoun yo
BélO Lyrics
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Li ta di'w kisa'm genyen lè'm ap kriye san rete
Si'w te ka pale ak batman ki nan kè'm
Li ta di'w kisa'm pè, kè'm palpite tout tan
Tout tan, timoun yo nan touman
Ya koukouman, anba tout move van an
Pa gen moun ki f'on jan (adje)
Se sa tout tan yap klewonen
Si sak devan ba yo lamen
Mete yo sou bon chimen
Na wè yon jou
Kijan peyi nou va chanje, kijan lap vin bèl
Tankou bijou
Men se pa sa'm wè ditou
Sa fè'm prèt pou'm fou
Mwen kontinye reve sa toujou (adje)
Si'w te ka pale ak dlo ki nan je'm
Li ta di'w kisa'm genyen lè'm ap kriye san rete
Si'w te ka pale ak batman ki nan kè'm
Li ta di'w kisa'm pè, kè'm palpite tout tan
Tout tan yè
Mwen pa wè
Timoun yo nan chimen, ki mennen yo nan limyè
Pou yo wè klè lespri'm pa janm kab anpè (adje)
Timoun'n sa yo se lespwa Ayiti
Gad jan wap drive nan lari
Yo anba lapli, solèy ak fredi
Yo pa gen fanmi ni zanmi
Timoun yo o ooh
Se bon semans yo ka pote delivrans
Timoun yo o ooh
Se nou ki pou ba yo yon chans
Timoun yo o ooh
Ankadre yo
Se yo ki avni peyi nou
Ede yo
Se yo men'm ki kanè bank peyi nou
Yo konte sou nou
Pou pwodwi gwo interè
The song "Timoun Yo" by BélO is a powerful tribute to the children of Haiti. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, focusing on the resilience and hope of Haitian children, even in the face of poverty, natural disasters, and political turmoil. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, as BélO sings about the ability of his eyes to weep tears, and how even if he could speak with water in his eyes, he would tell the listener all that is in his heart. He then imagines a conversation with Batman, who resides in his heart, and wonders what he would say if asked about his fears and anxieties, which seem to pulse and throb constantly.
Throughout the song, BélO draws a stark contrast between the world of Haitian children and the reality of their harsh surroundings. The children are depicted as innocent and pure, shining like jewels in the midst of darkness and despair. They are resilient, despite the many obstacles they face, and they hold the key to Haiti's future. BélO urges listeners to support and encourage the children, to give them a chance to succeed and to help them build a better Haiti.
Overall, "Timoun Yo" is a moving tribute to the children of Haiti and a powerful call to action. Through its simple yet powerful lyrics and BélO's soulful delivery, the song captures the spirit of Haitian resilience and hope, and reminds us of the importance of nurturing and supporting the youngest members of our communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Si'w te ka pale ak dlo ki nan je'm
If you could speak to the tears in my eyes, it would tell you the reason for my cry
Li ta di'w kisa'm genyen lè'm ap kriye san rete
It would tell you what I have when I cry uncontrollably
Si'w te ka pale ak batman ki nan kè'm
If you could speak to my heart, it would tell you what scares me and makes my heart race all the time
Li ta di'w kisa'm pè, kè'm palpite tout tan
It would tell you that I am afraid and my heart is constantly racing
Tout tan, timoun yo nan touman
All the time, children are lost
Ya koukouman, anba tout move van an
They wander aimlessly under all the bad winds
Pa gen moun ki f'on jan (adje)
No one is immune
Timoun jodi, granmoun demen
Children today, adults tomorrow
Se sa tout tan yap klewonen
This is what they will remember forever
Si sak devan ba yo lamen
What is ahead of them is daunting
Mete yo sou bon chimen
Put them on the right path
Na wè yon jou
We will see someday
Kijan peyi nou va chanje, kijan lap vin bèl
How our country will change, how it will become beautiful
Tankou bijou
Like a jewel
Men se pa sa'm wè ditou
But that's not all I see
Sa fè'm prèt pou'm fou
It makes me crazy
Tout tan yè
All the time yesterday
Mwen pa wè
I did not see
Timoun yo nan chimen, ki mennen yo nan limyè
Children are on a path that leads them to the light
Pou yo wè klè lespri'm pa janm kab anpè (adje)
So they can have a clear view, my spirit can never be defeated
Timoun'n sa yo se lespwa Ayiti
These children are the hope of Haiti
Gad jan wap drive nan lari
See how they are roaming the streets
Yo anba lapli, solèy ak fredi
They are enduring the rain, sun, and cold
Yo pa gen fanmi ni zanmi
They have no family or friends
Timoun yo o ooh
Children, oh
Se bon semans yo ka pote delivrans
They can bring salvation
Se nou ki pou ba yo yon chans
It is up to us to give them a chance
Ankadre yo
Guide them
Se yo ki avni peyi nou
They are the future of our country
Ede yo
Help them
Se yo men'm ki kanè bank peyi nou
They are the backbone of our country's growth
Yo konte sou nou
They are counting on us
Pou pwodwi gwo interè
To produce great interest
Writer(s): MURAT JEAN BELONY, BARROW JOHN ANDREW
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maheshebirindwap.8378
Cette balade citoyenne me rappelle pourquoi j'aime ta musique Bélo. Puisses-tu faire une longue carrière!
@juniorbisrette7493
Très touchant ! J'ai bcp de respect pour Bélo...c un artiste très conscient et ki est très humain aussi. Proud of you Bélo ! J'ai eu la chance de voir Bélo en face...j' me rappelle pas d' l' année mais c'était à l' ENARTS. Ce fut un plaisir de le rencontrer...mw panse ns bezwen plis kon Bélo nan peyi an pou chante bagay positif ki k fè ns pran konsyans. Bélo mw remèsyew anpil deske w mete enspirasyonw o sèvis nasyon an e pou le mond antye...mw byen kontan kem nan menm jenerasyon avew e ke c pa listwa ki fem konenw. Limyè pou ou Bro!
@rockyjames2774
Belo pat supoze atis nan yon peyi tankou ayiti paske jeunesse la pap tande w,, c moun ki gen maturité kap konprann lyric u yo.. Fôk leta kanpe système RABÔDAY kap corrompu jeunesse la,, GOOD JOB BELO
@jauve-ralphsirenis4451
De 2012 ak jodi an , tande mizik sa ban m menm chèdepoul lan , menm sansasyon an , menm filing nan ♥️♥️♥️
Belo gran frè , chapo 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@avocadoandtoast4016
Cet homme est un très grand artiste
@SergeSLATE
2ème dimanch mwa juin c toujou pou timoun yo, men jodi dimanch 12 juin 2022 an fe dlo pa k sispann koule nan jem pandan mizik sa monte sou kèm pandan tout jounen an. Sanble sak Haiti yo pa timoun 😭😭😭 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 merci Belo Haiti pou enspirasyon sa
@hansludwiglacouture100
Les enfants en pleine rue ont eux aussi besoin d'amour. Je me vois à travers chacun d'eux. Je souhaite qu'un jour, faire partie de cette génération qui arrêtera de penser a elle, et qui pense à tous les enfants qui sont dans la rue et sont exposés à toutes sortes de violences. # J'aime beaucoup cette musique#
@renexdorval5483
Yon artiste tankou belo tasipoze millones deja sil tap viv nan yon peyi ki pwogrece paske mizik li pote anpil siksè pou lajenès lan
@juniorsabbat3079
Belo Belo Belo........ muzik w' yo touche Kem' ak chak momen mw pran yon ti tann pou mw tande yo.
they are positive musics...love and respect for taking your precious time to make those songs.
May The Most High guide you in any step and give you more awareness and expiration to keep on doing what you do best.
Bless..
@fistephenson9658
Timoun yo. Bon bagay zamni mw’ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️