Rosalinda
Chiktay Lyrics
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Elle danse toujours les yeux
Fermés, fait des caprices comme une enfant
On lui a dit souvent que je t'aime en coup de vent
Ce soir je veux la faire danser
Rire au lieu de sourire
Paté jan ni mové tan ki jan té fè enmé solèy
La fwa ké baw lèspwa
La vi ké baw plézi
Pa di jamè o gran jamè ou péké jan enmé
Chikita
Chalalala
Vini vwè mwen pli souvan (Rosa)
Mèm si sé pa pou lontan (Vynn vini vwè mwen Rosa)
An ké kontan tou bonn'man
Si'w kriyé mwen de temps en temps (Rosalinda)
Vini vwè mwen pli souvan (Rosa)
Mèm si sé pa pou lontan (Vini vwè mwen Rosa)
An ké kontan tou bonn'man
Si'w kriyé mwen de temps en temps
Vini vwè mwen pli souvan (Rosa)
Mèm si sé pa pou lontan (Vynn vini vwè mwen Rosa)
An ké kontan tou bonn'man
Si'w kriyé mwen de temps en temps
Vini vwè mwen pli souvan (Rosa)
Mèm si sé pa pou lontan (Vynn vini vwè mwen Rosa)
An ké kontan tou bonn'man
Si'w kriyé mwen de temps en temps (Rosalinda)
Vini vwè mwen pli souvan (Rosa)
Mèm si sé pa pou lontan (Vini vwè mwen Rosa)
An ké kontan tou bonn'man
Si'w kriyé mwen de temps en temps
Vini vwè mwen pli souvan (Rosa)
Mèm si sé pa pou lontan (Vynn vini vwè mwen Rosa)
An ké kontan tou bonn'man
Si'w kriyé mwen de temps en temps
Ou ka santiw tou sèl
Ou ka pléré souvan
Sonjé an toujou la
Pou vou Rosa
Je caresse le vieux rêve
De lui dire que je l'aime
La serrer dans mes bras
Doucement, tendrement oui!
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda (Non non non)
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda
Ça c'est le swing
Kenbé
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda (Non non non non)
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda (Non non non non)
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda (Non non non non)
Pa pléré
Pa pléré Rosa
The lyrics of Chiktay's song Rosalinda describe the singer's desire to dance with a woman who goes by the name of Rosa or Rosalinda. He describes how she dances with her eyes closed and acts childishly at times. Despite being told "I love you" many times by men who quickly leave her, the singer wants to make her laugh and dance with her. Although the lyrics are in Creole, the singer also references the idea of holding onto old dreams and wanting to tell Rosalinda that he loves her and hold her gently in his arms.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire for a deeper connection with Rosalinda beyond the casual and fleeting interactions she's used to. The singer wants to make her feel happy and loved, and seems to be willing to take it slowly and be patient with her. The use of repeat phrases such as "pa pléré Rosa" and "vini vwè mwen pli souvan" highlight the singer's persistence in wanting to see Rosalinda more often.
In terms of the music itself, the upbeat tempo and use of guitar, percussion, and horn instruments create a lively atmosphere perfect for dancing. The repeating chorus and catchy melody make the song easy to sing along to and leave a lasting impression.
Line by Line Meaning
On m'a dit qu'elle s'appelle Rosa, précisément Rosalinda
I was told her name is Rosa, specifically Rosalinda
Elle danse toujours les yeux fermés, fait des caprices comme une enfant
She always dances with her eyes closed and behaves like a child throwing tantrums
On lui a dit souvent que je t'aime en coup de vent
We've often told her 'I love you' in passing
Ce soir je veux la faire danser, rire au lieu de sourire
Tonight, I want to make her dance and laugh instead of just smile
Paté jan ni mové tan ki jan té fè enmé solèy
A pa paskè lanmou pati, pou pé konpwann lavi fini
La fwa ké baw lèspwa
La vi ké baw plézi
Pa di jamè o gran jamè ou péké jan enmé
Don't say you'll never love again just because things didn't work out in the past.
Life will bring you hope and pleasure again.
Don't say 'never' because you never know when you'll fall in love again.
Chikita
Chalalala
Chikita
Chalalala
Vini vwè mwen pli souvan (Rosa)
Mèm si sé pa pou lontan (Vynn vini vwè mwen Rosa)
An ké kontan tou bonn'man
Si'w kriyé mwen de temps en temps (Rosalinda)
Come see me more often(Rosa)
Even if it's not for long (Come see me, Rosa)
I'll be happy every day(if you call me once in a while, Rosalinda)
Ou ka santiw tou sèl
Ou ka pléré souvan
Sonjé an toujou la
Pou vou Rosa
Je caresse le vieux rêve
De lui dire que je l'aime
La serrer dans mes bras
Doucement, tendrement oui!
You may feel lonely
You may cry often.
Remember, I am always here for you, Rosa.
I long for the old dream to come true
To tell you I love you
To hold you in my arms softly, tenderly, yes!
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda (Non non non)
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry Rosalinda, no no no
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry, Rosalinda.
Ça c'est le swing
Kenbé
That's the swing
Hold on
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda (Non non non non)
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry Rosalinda, no no no
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry, Rosalinda.
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda (Non non non non)
Pa pléré (Rosa)
Pa pléré Rosa
Pa pléré Rosalinda
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry Rosa
Don't cry Rosalinda, no no no
Don't cry, Rosa
Don't cry Rosa
Don't cry Rosalinda.
Writer(s): Harry Soundourayen
Contributed by Gavin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.