Ashadei
Dadou Pasquet Lyrics
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La Lalala lalala lalala
La Lalala lalala lalala
La Lalala lalala lalala
Nou se neg nago
Nap rele loa n′ yo
Nap trase veve pou yo
Rasanble poun rele ashadei
Pou move je pa anpeche nou avanse pi lwen
Nap veye yo
Priye pou yo tande
Ref
Ashadei nou se granmoun o
Ashadei nou se granmoun o
Gadem chita lakay
Timoun ap anmerde mwen
Ashadei nou se granmoun o
Ashadei nou se granmoun o
Gadem chita lakay
Timoun ap anmerde mwen
Pwoblem vle toufe ou
Se pou ou kenbe
Pa fe mechanste
Se kenbe ke lapriye
Rasanble poun rele ashadei
Pou move je pa anpeche nou avanse pi lwen
Nap veye yo
Priye pou yo tande
Nou se neg nago
Nou prale jete dlo
Di wi n se neg nago
Mape rele loa yo
Mape trase veve pou yo
Nou prale jete dlo
M di ashadei nou se gran moun o
M di ashadei nou se gran moun o
Nou se neg nago
M di ashadei nou se gran moun o
Nape jete dlo
M di ashadei nou se gran moun o
M di ashadei nou se gran moun o
Nape rele loa yo
M di ashadei nou se gran moun o
Trase veve pou yo
Lalala lalala lalala lalala
Lalala lalala lalala lalala
Lalala lalala lalala lalala
Magnum Band La seule difference
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
(2fois)
Nou frape nou rele nou mande
Nou chita nan kay la
Gade nou chita nan kay la
Ti moun ap anmede m o
(4fois)
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Gade kijan m balanse
Vey yo veye la
Vey yo veye la
Vey yo veye la
Vey yo veye la
(2fois)
Bis
The song Ashadei by Dadou Pasquet is a spiritual and uplifting song that talks about coming together as a community to reach a higher spiritual level. The lyrics mention the Haitian Vodou tradition, referencing calling upon the spirits (loas) and performing rituals (trase veve) to reach a state of higher consciousness. The phrase "Ashadei nou se granmoun o" is repeated throughout the song, which means "We are adults", emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and spirituality. The song also touches on the struggles of daily life and encourages listeners to pray and remain strong in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
La Lalala lalala lalala
The repeated chanting signifies the start of a ritual or gathering.
Nou se neg nago
We identify as Neg Nago, a spiritual and cultural identity symbolizing our African ancestry and Haitian heritage.
Nap rele loa n′ yo
We call upon our Loa spirits for their guidance and blessings.
Nap jete dlo
We pour water on the ground to pay respect to our ancestors and spirits.
Nap trase veve pou yo
We draw Veve symbols on the ground as a form of communication and invitation to our Loa spirits.
Rasanble poun rele ashadei
We come together to chant 'Ashadei' to strengthen our unity and overcome evil spirits that may hinder us from moving forward.
Pou move je pa anpeche nou avanse pi lwen
We invoke the power of Ashadei to remove obstacles that block our path towards success and progress.
Nap veye yo
We watch out for any negative energy or ill intentions towards us.
Priye pou yo tande
We pray for our Loa spirits to hear our calls and help us in our endeavors.
Ashadei nou se granmoun o
We declare that we are strong, wise, and capable individuals with the power to overcome adversity and succeed.
Gadem chita lakay
While we work hard towards our goals, our enemies and detractors are idle and envious at home.
Timoun ap anmerde mwen
Childish and insignificant troublemakers are trying to bring us down, but we won't let them.
Pwoblem vle toufe ou
Problems and challenges are trying to suffocate and overwhelm us.
Se pou ou kenbe
We have to stay strong and persevere to overcome our obstacles.
Pa fe mechanste
We shouldn't engage in harmful or negative behavior towards others.
Se kenbe ke lapriye
We should hold on to our faith and continue to pray for guidance and support.
Di wi n se neg nago
We proudly affirm our identity as Neg Nago, representing our deep connection to our ancestral roots and traditions.
Mape rele loa yo
We will call upon our Loa spirits for help and guidance.
Di ashadei nou se gran moun o
We affirm once again that we are strong and capable individuals, empowered by Ashadei to overcome any obstacle.
Mape trase veve pou yo
We will continue to draw Veve symbols to communicate with the Loa spirits and strengthen our connection with them.
Gade kijan m balanse
We observe and contemplate how we maintain our balance in life and overcome challenges.
Nou frape nou rele nou mande
We knock on doors and ask for help, united and determined to achieve our goals.
Nou chita nan kay la
We stay in our homes to work hard towards our aspirations and protect ourselves from external threats.
Ti moun ap anmede m o
Minor annoyances and provocations from insignificant people won't stop us from progressing.
Vey yo veye la
We watch out for our enemies and detractors, determined to overcome their ill intentions.
Contributed by Gianna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FirePhoenixMusic2
My dad was the bass player, hes the guy with the beanie at the top, im proud of my dad.
He was so young back then.
hugues caruge
Vraiment merci beaucoup pour cette belle formation musicale qui fait danser des des générations et inspiré bon nombre d'artistes
Nesley Lambert
My favorite band of all the times
Emmanuel,J. morisseau
Respe Dadou pou Ashadei li rive a yon volume tet chaje.Bravo!!!!!!!
Jean-Marc THESEE
Aux temps ou le monde était réelle Sa c'était la joie de vivre .
Tina Gerlaine
je suis entièrement d'accord avec vous , mais hélas les temps ont changés
Frane Fleurs
Bon son magnifiiiik
DJ FRANCKLIN 972
👍♥️quel metrise, musique et chant 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Raymonde Bango
Cette chanson me fait penser à une amie, elle très belle.
Emmanuel,J. morisseau
The best in the town.