Ede m chante
Boukan Ginen Lyrics

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Heeeeeeeeey
Gen lontan n′ap chècheeeee
Yon kote pou n viv
Yon kote pou nou tout ka viv anpè vre
W'a ede m chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwe
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwe

W′a ede m chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwe
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwe
W'a ede m chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwe
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwe
Se chita n chita n'ap gade
Nou wè se tout bon lavi n menase vre
Fò n ede m chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwe
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwe
Fò n ede m chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwe
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwe
Mucho woulooooo(heeee)
Frè mwe
Mucho woulooooo(haaaa)
Frè mwenMucho woulo
Monkonpè mwenAh woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwen
Fò n ede m chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwen
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwen
Fò n ede m chante chante sa
Twòp pwoblèm nan peyi mwen
Fè nou paka jwennYon kote pou nou tout ka viv anpè vre
M oblije chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwen
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwen
M oblije chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwen
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
M oblije chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwen
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwen
M oblije chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwen
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwen
M oblije chante chante sa
Monkonpè mwen
Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
Monkonpè mwen
M oblije chante chante sa
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mezanmi kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Anba tèt chaje sa yoKouman nou ye
Hummm kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
HummmAnba vant kòde sa yo
Kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Hummm kouman nou ye
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwenMucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mezanmi kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Anba tèt chaje sa yoKouman nou ye
Hummm kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Hummm
Anba vant kòde sa yo
Kouman nou ye
Kouman nou ye
Hummm
Kouman nou ye
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen
Mucho woulo
Frè mwen

Mucho woulo
Frè mwen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boukan Ginen's song Ede m chante speak of the struggles of a community trying to find a place to live in peace. The opening line, "Gen lontan n′ap chèche", translates to "We've been searching for a long time". The song goes on to suggest that all members of the community should work together to find a safe and peaceful place to live. The repeated phrase, "W'a ede m chante chante sa, Monkonpè mwe, Ah woulo, woulo, woulo" can be interpreted as a call for solidarity and help to make this goal a reality.

The lines "Se chita n chita n'ap gade, Nou wè se tout bon lavi n menase vre" can be translated to "We sit and watch, we see that our lives are threatened". This speaks to the reality of the obstacles that the community faces, and their need to overcome these obstacles together. The phrase "Fò n ede m chante chante sa" is repeated throughout the song, and can be interpreted as a plea for assistance from fellow community members.

Overall, Ede m chante is a call for unity and solidarity among members of a community facing obstacles and struggles. It speaks to the need for individuals to come together and work towards a common goal of finding a safe and peaceful place to live.

Line by Line Meaning

Heeeeeeeeey
An expression of excitement and call to attention.

Gen lontan n′ap chècheeeee
We have been searching for a long time.

Yon kote pou n viv
A place for us to live.

Yon kote pou nou tout ka viv anpè vre
A place for all of us to live in peace.

W'a ede m chante chante sa
You will help me sing this song.

Monkonpè mwe
My brother.

Ah woulo, woulo, woulo
An expression of joy or celebration.

Se chita n chita n'ap gade
We are sitting and watching.

Nou wè se tout bon lavi n menase vre
We see that life is threatened.

Fò n ede m chante chante sa
We must help me sing this song.

Mucho woulooooo(heeee)
An expression of joy or celebration.