David Walters, is a French singer-songwriter, producer and DJ. Born in Pari… Read Full Bio ↴David Walters, is a French singer-songwriter, producer and DJ. Born in Paris, a grandson of West Indians from Saint-Kitts and Martinique, he is the co-founder of the Bordeaux collective known as Zimpala, but now lives in Marseille. His repertoire is a mix of electronic beats and acoustic folk, all with a strong Afro-Caribbean influence. He has worked as remixer for Dupain, Zuco 103 and for Gotan Project, and has also produced one of the songs of Brazilian singer Cibelle's first album.

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.

Pa Lé
David Walters Lyrics

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Ou pa lé wè
Ou pa lé sav
Man ni vibe-la
Ou ni flo-a

Ou pa lé wè
Ou pa lé sav
Man ni vibe-la

Ou ni flo-a

Man pa sav poutji, pou ki sa
Mè lanmou tala sé an danjé
Nou sav nou enmen an pil
cnnou palé, fè an dil

c ha a an nou lévé

Ou pa lé wè
Ou pa lé sav
Man ni vibe-la
Ou ni flo-a

Ou pa lé wè
Ou pa lé sav
Man ni vibe-la
Ou ni flo-a

c ha a an nou lévé

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Walters's song "Pa Lé" convey a sense of frustration and confusion within a relationship. The repetition of "Ou pa lé wè, Ou pa lé sav" (You don't want to see, You don't want to know) suggests a lack of communication and understanding between the two individuals involved. The lines "Man ni vibe-la, Ou ni flo-a" (I have my vibe, You have your flow) hint at each person having their own way of thinking and approaching the situation.

The following lines "Man pa sav poutji, pou ki sa, Mè lanmou tala sé an danjé" (I don't know why, what is this, But this love is dangerous) imply a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. Despite not fully understanding the reasons behind the difficulties in their relationship, the singer recognizes that love can be a dangerous and unpredictable force. The final line "c ha a an nou lévé" (This is the time for us to rise) suggests a call to action, a desire for the couple to rise above their challenges and find a resolution.

Overall, the lyrics of "Pa Lé" paint a picture of a troubled relationship characterized by a lack of communication and understanding. It highlights the complexities and dangers of love, while also expressing a hope for growth and resolution.

Line by Line Meaning

Ou pa lé wè
You don't want to see

Ou pa lé sav
You don't want to know

Man ni vibe-la
I have this feeling

Ou ni flo-a
You have that flow

Man pa sav poutji, pou ki sa
I don't know why, for what reason

Mè lanmou tala sé an danjé
But love like this is dangerous

Nou sav nou enmen an pil
We know we love a lot

cnnou palé, fè an dil
When we talk, be sincere

c ha a an nou lévé
This is our moment to rise

Ou pa lé wè
You don't want to see

Ou pa lé sav
You don't want to know