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.
Kidnapping
Carimi Lyrics
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Dim sa pa jam rive pou tombe sou'ou bébé
Ou te konpran ki sweet, nice and easy san problem
Dim sa pa jam rive pou tombe sou'ou bébé
Tout sa'l di'w se wi, Just don't worry be happy
Kote medam ki renmen kontrole yo, Kote'w te ye baby
Mezanmi o o o, fe'on deplace, Kote'w te ye baby
Mezanmi o o o
Men si'm renmen'ou, pouki pou kinape'm
Men si'm renmen'ou, pouki pou kinape'm
Dim sa pa jam rive pou tombe sou'ou bébé
Ou decide ou pap trompe'l se la verite selman w'ap preche
Dim sa pa jam rive pou tombe sou'ou bébé
Se le ou pale de marie, li ba'w kle machin lan pou fe'w vire
Kote medam ki renmen kontrole yo, Kote'w te ye baby
Mezanmi o o o, si'm fe'on soti, Kote'w te ye baby
Mezanmi o o o, fe'on deplace,
Kote'w te ye baby
Mezanmi o o o
Mem si'm renmen'ou,
pouki pou kinape'm
Mem si'm renmen'ou,
pouki pou kinape'm
Baby cool baby cool now, Kite'm lage'm nan Carimi
Met pase menot nan bra mwen baby cool now
Depi'l fe 8 hè, Paka soti paka deplace
Senti'm vle mouri, le ou soti pou kidnape'm kon sa
Paka soti paka deplace Senti'm vle mouri, le ou soti pou kidnape'm kon sa
Depi'l fe 7 hè, Paka soti paka deplace
Senti'm vle mouri, le ou soti pou kidnape'm kon sa
Si manman'm pa jan'm kinbe'm konsa
Si papa'm pa jan'm kinbe'm
Sa fe'm anvi kriye Kidnapping
Sa fe'm anvi rele Kidnapping
The song "Kidnapping" by Carimi is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling in love with someone who is controlling and possessive. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer's love interest is becoming increasingly demanding and manipulative, to the point where the singer feels trapped and helpless. The chorus repeats the phrase "dim sa pa jam rive pou tombe sou'ou bébé", or "I hope this never happens to you, baby", emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
The verses describe the singer's feelings of being trapped and unable to escape from their love interest's control. The lines "kote medam ki renmen kontrole yo" ("where women who like to be in control are") and "fe'on deplace" ("they move you around") paint a picture of a partner who enjoys manipulating and dictating the singer's every move. The singer also expresses their frustration with the situation, asking "pouki pou kinape'm" ("why do you kidnap me?") despite their love for their partner.
The song's chorus expresses a wish that the listener never experiences the same situation, while the verses provide a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for someone who is controlling and possessive. Overall, the song warns against the dangers of abusive relationships and encourages listeners to be vigilant in spotting the warning signs.
Line by Line Meaning
Dim sa pa jam rive pou tombe sou'ou bébé
I hope it never happens that you fall, my baby
Ou te konpran ki sweet, nice and easy san problem
You knew I was sweet, nice and easy without any problems
Tout sa'l di'w se wi, Just don't worry be happy
Everything I tell you is true, Just don't worry be happy
Kote medam ki renmen kontrole yo, Kote'w te ye baby
Where are the women who love to be in control, where were you my baby
Mezanmi o o o, si'm fe'on soti, Kote'w te ye baby
Man oh man, if I go out, where were you my baby
Mezanmi o o o, fe'on deplace, Kote'w te ye baby
Man oh man, if I move, where were you my baby
Men si'm renmen'ou, pouki pou kinape'm
But if I love you, why would I kidnap you
Ou decide ou pap trompe'l se la verite selman w'ap preche
You decide you won't cheat on him, and that's the truth only you'll preach
Se le ou pale de marie, li ba'w kle machin lan pou fe'w vire
When you talk about marriage, he will give you the car key to make you turn
Baby cool baby cool now, Kite'm lage'm nan Carimi
Baby cool baby cool now, Let me relax in Carimi
Met pase menot nan bra mwen baby cool now
Put your hand in my arms baby cool now
Depi'l fe 8 hè, Paka soti paka deplace
Since 8 o'clock, I can't go out or move
Senti'm vle mouri, le ou soti pou kidnape'm kon sa
I feel like dying, when you come out to kidnap me like that
Depi'l fe 7 hè, Paka soti paka deplace
Since 7 o'clock, I can't go out or move
Si manman'm pa jan'm kinbe'm konsa
If my mother never held me like this
Si papa'm pa jan'm kinbe'm
If my father never held me
Sa fe'm anvi kriye Kidnapping
That makes me want to cry Kidnapping
Sa fe'm anvi rele Kidnapping
That makes me want to shout Kidnapping
Contributed by Gabriel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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