It was in 2006 that David Walters released Awa, his first album on the Ya Basta label! with the single "Mesi bon dyé", an adaptation of a prayer written by the Haitian guitarist Frantz Casseus in 1954. Three years later, in 2009, he released Home, teaming up with artists as Asa or Arthur H.
In 2011, he was selected by Canal + to host the program "Les Nouveaux Explorateurs". From then on, we see him traveling to the four corners of the world, in Africa, in South America or in Asia to meet colorful characters who live by and for music. Influenced by these trips, David Walters produced the NeverStopExploring mixtape in 2015 before leaving, this time for New Orleans, to participate in the Nola Is Calling project which builds bridges between the city and its African roots.
He released Soleil Kréyol under the Heavenly Sweetness label on the 31th of December 2019 teaming up this time with Seun Kuti, Ibrahim Maalouf, Vincent Segal, Marine Thibault and Célia wa.
Manyè
David Walters Lyrics
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Souri ba mwen
Dansé ba mwen
Ou trapé mwen
Man té paré
Paré souri
Paré salzi
Paré viv li manyè
Ni an bagay ka fé mwen tombé léta
cn bagay an tchéw ka fé mwen péd fwa
Ni an bagay ka fé mwen tombé léta
C'est comme ça toi et moi
Sa ou di mwen
Souri ba mwen
Dansé ba mwen
Ou trapé mwen
Man té paré
Paré souri
Paré salzi
Paré viv li
Ni an bagay ka fé mwen tombé léta
cn bagay an tchéw ka fé mwen péd fwa
Ni an bagay ka fé mwen tombé léta
C'est comme ça toi et moi
Manyè ou té paré
Manyè nou bokanté
Manyé ou té paré
Jis pou an ti dansé
Manyè dansé
Manyè ou ka, palè ba mwen
Ou ka séré, séré ko mwen
Nou désidé pa kité nou, ayen tombé
Nou ka pran swen, yon di lot nou
Swen la vi nou, nou choizi nou
Soti di la, pou alé an koté eti
Eti nou pé, tou pré tchè nou
Nou enmé nou, nou enmé nou
Nou enmé nou, nou enmé nou
Ni an bagay ka fè mwen tombé léta
cn bagay an tchéw ka fè mwen pèd fwa
C'est comme ca toi et moi
Manyè ou té paré
Manyè nou bokanté
Manyé ou té paré
Jis pou an ti dansé
Manyè
Dansétoi & moi
Manyé ou té paré
Manyé nou bokanté
Manyé ou té paré
Jis pou an ti dansé
The lyrics of David Walters's song "Manyè" delve into themes of connection, attraction, and the power of music and dance to bring people together. The repeated phrases such as "Sa ou di mwen, Souri ba mwen, Dansé ba mwen" evoke a sense of invitation and joyful surrender to the moment. The imagery of smiling, dancing, and being captivated by someone reflects the excitement and energy of a budding romance or deepening connection.
The lines "Ni an bagay ka fé mwen tombé léta, cn bagay an tchéw ka fé mwen péd fwa" convey the idea that certain things have the power to make one lose control or feel vulnerable, emphasizing the unpredictable and sometimes overwhelming nature of attraction and relationships. There is a sense of inevitability and acceptance in the statement "C'est comme ça toi et moi," suggesting that the dynamics between individuals are natural and unchangeable.
The repetition of the word "Manyè" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this concept, which could be interpreted as a combination of style, charm, and magnetism. The lyrics speak to the ability of music and dance, symbolized by "Manyè dansé," to create a special bond between people and facilitate communication beyond words. The lines "Manyè ou ka, palè ba mwen, Ou ka séré, séré ko mwen" convey a sense of intimacy and closeness, highlighting the way in which shared experiences can strengthen relationships.
The song ends on a celebratory note, with the lyrics expressing a commitment to each other and a shared sense of care and choice in the relationship. The repeated affirmation "Nou enmé nou, nou enmé nou" reinforces the idea of mutual love and appreciation. The final lines of the song encapsulate a feeling of unity and togetherness, as the dancers come together for a "ti dansé," symbolizing a harmonious connection and shared joy. Overall, "Manyè" portrays the transformative power of music, dance, and connection in creating meaningful relationships and moments of shared beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Sa ou di mwen
What you told me
Souri ba mwen
Made me smile
Dansé ba mwen
Made me dance
Ou trapé mwen
You caught me
Man té paré
I was ready
Paré souri
Ready to smile
Paré salzi
Ready for happiness
Paré viv li manyè
Ready to live in a special way
Ni an bagay ka fé mwen tombé léta
There's something that can make me fall in love
cn bagay an tchéw ka fé mwen péd fwa
Another thing that can make me lose my way
C'est comme ça toi et moi
That's how it is between you and me
Manyè ou té paré
The way you were ready
Manyè nou bokanté
The way we were talking
Manyé ou té paré
The way you were ready
Jis pou an ti dansé
Just for a little dance
Manyè dansé
The way of dancing
Manyè ou ka, palè ba mwen
The way you can speak to me
Ou ka séré, séré ko mwen
You can hold me tight
Nou désidé pa kité nou, ayen tombé
We decided not to let go, nothing will fall
Nou ka pran swen, yon di lot nou
We take care of each other, saying to each other
Swen la vi nou, nou choizi nou
Taking care of our lives, we choose each other
Soti di la, pou alé an koté eti
From here, to go elsewhere
Eti nou pé, tou pré tchè nou
Where we can, everything is ready
Nou enmé nou, nou enmé nou
We love each other, we love each other
Manyè
The way
Dansétoi & moi
Dance with you and me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bruno Hovart, David Walters
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
wondermig
Pourquoi seulement 33 000 vues pour ce bijou au rythme irrésistible et avec ces performances de danse si geniales ?
Cicero Araújo
Muito legal
Nadine RAPON
c'est vraiment super! dansant! frais!rythmée!belle énergie!!! Bravo DAvid!!!!!
Chris 064
Houlà !!!! il y a le feu là ! Je viens de le découvrir et franchement ça claque !! super beat !
Pastor Magayver
Estamos Evangelizando hoje aqui ,Jesus Cristo é o Rei da Glória e poder, pois todo aquele que nele crer e for Batizado será salvo , busque pela sua salvação , Jesus Cristo é o caminho, a verdade, e a salvação , Cristo disse sejam pescadores de homens e mulheres para salvação, amém ..
Geraldine
Super son ! 👍🏾
Heavenly Sweetness
C'est bon!! Merci PAM!!
kiklop 1974
Pure madness
Manu BL
Je viens de découvrir un titre de l'artiste sur France Inter que je découvre aujourd'hui ! J'aime beaucoup ! J écouterai le reste de ses musiques ! Beavo
Nadtoulon83
J'adore 💕 🙏