Carimi is a popular Haitian compas band assembled in New York in 2002. Carl… Read Full Bio ↴Carimi is a popular Haitian compas band assembled in New York in 2002. Carlo Vieux, Richard Cavé and Mikael Guirand who had worked together in some area of music, almost simultaneously made the decision to further their education. Acknowledging that the state of their homeland, Haiti, was troubled and unstable, they each decided to leave and set their sites on the United States. Always driven by their passion for music, this small group reunited in New York to touch upon making their current past-time a potential career.

They soon found themselves surrounded by sound proof foam mats, extended boom of mics and a mixing board. To their surprise, each had the same desire to pursue their music and created the name for their band by the taking the first two letters of their first names Carlo Vieux , Richard Cavé and Mikael Guirand; alas, Carimi was born.

Hours and hours at the studio in the hopes of creating a new sound, one that was uncommon in the music industry at the time, the band found themselves putting on paper some profound, socially shared lyrics that encompassed the disorders of their native land. Haiti Bang, Bang, was released in the summer of 2001. Instantly, Carimi became a household name. They are known as one of the first younger generation digital bands to put out music that reflected upon the political pressures and the deteriorating security of Haiti. They had mass appeal to the Haitian diaspora who fled the country and through their allure lyrically, musically and of course sex appeal for the ladies, Carimi has thrived throughout the years.

Originated with 6, now there are 8. They included: Carlo Vieux: keyboard voice/leader, Richard Cavé: keyboard voice/leader, Michael Guirand: voice/leader, Glenny Benoit: bass guitar, Stanley Jean: tanbou, Jean-Marie: conga, Noldy Cadet: bass, Marc C. Widmack: conga, Alex Thebaud: percussion, voice.

Carimi has received accolades from the International music scene, including Best Album of the Year. Carimi has risen to the top of the charts across the billboards in Haiti, Guadeloupe, Paris, French Guiana, Canada and parts of Europe. They became the first Haitian band to come out with a konpa mobile app.

In Love
Carimi Lyrics

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I will be the man you knew,
I will be the man you loved...

Dépi soleil la lévé
Juskaske li kouché
Sé ou kin an pansé'm
Baby woo u woo

W'influencé vi mwen
Tout jess ou sé jess mwen
Mwen vlé ou nan vi mwen
Baby woo u woo

I just want to be in love with you, baby
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up
I just want to prove my love to you, baby
Never gonna give you up
Never No Never

Nou té met pa gen machin
Nou té met pa gen bel kay
Lanmou sé richess nou
Baby woo u woo

Ou ka mandé tet ou
Pou kisa mwen fou pou ou
Ban'm montré'w ouè la vi
Baby woo u woo

I just want to be in love with you, baby
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up
I just want to prove my love to you, baby
Never gonna give you up
Never No Never

I'm in love!!!!

Chérie koute ké mwen
Kapé bat tout tan pou ou
Chérie kouté ké mwen
Se pa mwen, se lanmou ke'm gen pou ou

Chérie koute ké mwen
Kape bat tout tan pou ou
Chérie kouté ké mwen
Se pa mwen, se lanmou

M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé)
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé)
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé

Chérie koute ké mwen
Kapé bat tout tan pou ou
Chérie kouté ké mwen
Se pa mwen, se lanmou ke'm gen pou ou

Chérie kouté ké mwen
Kapé bat tout tan pou ou
Chérie kouté ké mwen
Sé pa mwen, sé pa mwen, sé pa mwen, baby

M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé)
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé)
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé

I'm in love, baby!
I'm in love!!

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M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé)
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé)
M'anvi kriyé (kriyé)
M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé

Chérie kouté ké mwen

I just want to be in love with you, baby
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up
I just want to prove my love to you, baby
Never gonna give you up
Never No Never

I just want to be in love with you...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carimi's song "In Love" express the singer's commitment to his partner and his determination to always remain the same loving and caring person that she fell in love with. The opening lines of the song, "I will be the man you knew, I will be the man you loved," clearly demonstrate his vow to maintain the qualities that originally drew her to him. Throughout the song, the singer reaffirms his love and devotion, promising to always put his partner first and to never give up on their relationship.

The song's chorus, "I just want to be in love with you, baby, Never gonna give you up, Never gonna give you up, I just want to prove my love to you, baby, Never gonna give you up, Never No Never," is a powerful statement of the singer's unwavering commitment to his partner. The repetition of the phrase "Never gonna give you up" emphasizes his determination to always be there for her, no matter what.

Overall, "In Love" is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the importance of maintaining a strong and committed relationship. The lyrics are both powerful and emotional, and the song is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in love.

Line by Line Meaning

I will be the man you knew, I will be the man you loved...
I promise to be the same man that you fell in love with.

Dépi soleil la lévé Juskaske li kouché Sé ou kin an pansé'm Baby woo u woo
From sunrise to sunset, you're always on my mind.

W'influencé vi mwen Tout jess ou sé jess mwen Mwen vlé ou nan vi mwen Baby woo u woo
You have a significant influence on my life, and I want you to be a part of my future.

I just want to be in love with you, baby Never gonna give you up Never gonna give you up I just want to prove my love to you, baby Never gonna give you up Never No Never
I want to love you forever, and I will never let you go.

Nou té met pa gen machin Nou té met pa gen bel kay Lanmou sé richess nou Baby woo u woo
We may not have a fancy car or a beautiful house, but our love is our greatest treasure.

Ou ka mandé tet ou Pou kisa mwen fou pou ou Ban'm montré'w ouè la vi Baby woo u woo
You may wonder why I'm crazy about you, but let me show you the meaning of life and love.

Chérie koute ké mwen Kapé bat tout tan pou ou Chérie kouté ké mwen Se pa mwen, se lanmou ke'm gen pou ou
Honey, listen to me, my heart beats only for you.

M'anvi kriyé (kriyé) M'anvi rélé (rélé) M'anvi kriyé (kriyé) M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé M'anvi kriyé (kriyé) M'anvi rélé (rélé) M'anvi kriyé (kriyé) M'anvi rélé (rélé) yéhéhé
I want to scream and shout, I want to call out your name, I want to express my love and excitement.

I'm in love, baby!
I'm hopelessly and deeply in love with you!

Chérie kouté ké mwen Sé pa mwen, sé pa mwen, sé pa mwen, baby
Listen to me, it's not about me, it's all about you, baby.

I just want to be in love with you, baby Never gonna give you up Never gonna give you up I just want to prove my love to you, baby Never gonna give you up Never No Never
My only desire is to love you unconditionally, and I will never give up on you.

ohohohohoh ohohohoh ohohoih
The joy and happiness that I feel when I'm with you cannot be expressed in words.

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