On New Year's Eve 2007, they performed with Wyclef Jean on MTV. This was their first appearance on an American network television. In February 2008, they were crowned the best carnival band in Haiti for their energetic performance of Kalòt Marasa (two slaps). In 2010, Djakout Mizik divided into two distinct bands; one retained the original name "Djakout Mizik", with the second band taking the name "Djakout #1".[1]
Reyalite-a Pale fransé
Djakout Mizik Lyrics
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M tonbe chèche nan tout kwen
On moun pou m pale
Se kounya m reyalize
Ou kite m tout bon vre
Lè yo kritike m ou defann mwen
Lè yo jete m ou ranmase m'
Sim pat ka konprann sa
Rele tout kote konn kibò w ye
Fanmiw fache yo rakwoche
Se kounya m realize
Ou kite m tout bon vre
Lè yo meprize m ou sou bò mwen
Lè mwen malad ou okipe m
Si ou ale se mwen k lakòz
Reyalite-a frape
M'ap mande padon... Padon
Pou sa mwen fè
Reyalite-a frape
M'ap ofri milyon... Milyon
Pou repare
Reyalite-a frape
Lè aswè rive se pa pale
Anba dra m kouche m'ap tatone
Se kounya m reyalize
Ou kite m tout bon vre
Nan move moman ou la pou mwen
Lè yo atake m kò nou pouse
Si ou ale se mwen k lakòz
Reyalite-a frape
M'ap mande padon... Padon
Pou sa mwen fè
Reyalite-a frape
M'ap ofri milyon... Milyon
Pou repare
Reyalite-a frape
Mwen pa kapab ankò
Non m'pa kapab
Mwen pa kapab kontinye viv
Mwen mande retounen
Menmsi mwen konnen m antò
Mwen mande retounen
Menmsi ou pa vle m ankò
Mwen pa gen apeti ankò
Mwen pa ka respire ankò
Mwen rayi tèt mwen
M santi m se pi gwo enbesil sou latè
Mwen aji san reflechi
Oh mwen ta renmen rewè w ankò
Mwen anvi viv avè w ankò
Tounen vin jwenn mwen
Mwen mande retounen
Menmsi mwen konnen m antò
Mwen mande retounen
Menmsi ou pa vle m ankò
Ti Pouch! Playa!
You're the best, man!
Oh mennen m legliz devan sen sakreman
De bra ouvè pou m mande padon
Mennem m tribinal m evite jijman
Met dwat anlè pou m prete sèman
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m peri
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m soufri
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m mouri
Mwen lave men m pou m pa rekòmanse
Mennen m legliz devan sen sakreman
De bra ouvè pou m mande padon
Mennen m tribinal m'evite jijman
Met dwat anlè pou m prete sèman
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m peri
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m soufri
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m mouri
Mwen mande retounen
Mwen mande retounen
Menmsi mwen konnen m antò
Mwen mande retounen
Menmsi ou pa vle m ankò
The song "Reyalite-a Pale Fransé" by Djakout Mizik talks about the harsh reality of life and how sometimes it takes a sobering experience to realize the truth about oneself and the people around them. The song opens with the singer waking up in the morning and searching around for someone to talk to so that they can finally come to terms with reality. They realize that they were wrong about some things and are unfairly criticized by others. Despite being neglected and disapproved of, they still feel like they have to pay the price for their shortcomings.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to see things in a new light. They learn that family members who were upset with them before now have come back to reconcile their differences. They question their own existence and the changes in their behavior leading up to this point. The realization of the harshness of reality causes them to apologize and try to make amends by offering millions of dollars. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Reyalite-a frape", meaning that reality hits hard, and the singer is asking for forgiveness and offering to make things right.
The song continues to touch upon the idea of not being able to cope and feeling like they cannot go on anymore. They express earnestly that they want to reconnect with someone they had lost touch with, and despite being rejected or not getting a response, they persist in asking for their return. The rest of the song talks about the singer making their way to church and asking for forgiveness, avoiding being judged, and wanting to restart their life.
In a nutshell, the song "Reyalite-a Pale Fransé" is about facing one’s reality, accepting one’s faults, and trying to make amends, no matter what the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Maten an m leve
In the morning I wake up
M tonbe chèche nan tout kwen
I search everywhere
On moun pou m pale
Someone to talk to
Se kounya m reyalize
Now I realize
Ou kite m tout bon vre
You left me completely alone
Lè yo kritike m ou defann mwen
When they criticize me, you defend me
Lè yo jete m ou ranmase m'
When they throw me, you pick me up
Sim pat ka konprann sa
Without you I can't understand this
Se nòmal pou m peye sa
It is normal for me to pay for this
Rele tout kote konn kibò w ye
Call everywhere you know I am
Fanmiw fache yo rakwoche
Your family is angry they are calling you
Lè yo meprize m ou sou bò mwen
When they despise me, you're by my side
Lè mwen malad ou okipe m
When I am sick, you take care of me
Si ou ale se mwen k lakòz
If you leave, it's because of me
Reyalite-a frape
Reality hits
M'ap mande padon... Padon
I'm asking for forgiveness
Pou sa mwen fè
For what I've done
M'ap ofri milyon... Milyon
I'm offering millions
Pou repare
To make amends
Lè aswè rive se pa pale
At night, there's no talking
Anba dra m kouche m'ap tatone
Lying under the covers, I'm groping for answers
Nan move moman ou la pou mwen
In tough times you're there for me
Lè yo atake m kò nou pouse
When they attack me, we stand strong together
Mwen pa kapab ankò
I can't do it anymore
Non m'pa kapab
No, I can't
Mwen pa kapab kontinye viv
I can't continue living
Mwen mande retounen
I'm asking to come back
Menmsi mwen konnen m antò
Even though I know I'm wrong
Menmsi ou pa vle m ankò
Even if you don't want me back
M pa gen apeti ankò
I don't have an appetite anymore
M pa ka respire ankò
I can't breathe anymore
Mwen rayi tèt mwen
I hate myself
M santi m se pi gwo enbesil sou latè
I feel like the biggest idiot on earth
Mwen aji san reflechi
I acted without thinking
Oh mwen ta renmen rewè w ankò
Oh, I would love to see you again
Mwen anvi viv avè w ankò
I want to live with you again
Tounen vin jwenn mwen
Come back to me
Ti Pouch! Playa!
Ti Pouch! You're the best, man!
Mennen m legliz devan sen sakreman
Take me to church before the sacrament
De bra ouvè pou m mande padon
Arms open wide to ask for forgiveness
Mennem m tribinal m evite jijman
Take me to the courtroom to avoid judgment
Met dwat anlè pou m prete sèman
Raise my right hand to take an oath
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m peri
Don't let me die
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m soufri
Don't let me suffer
Pa kite m pa kite m pa kite m mouri
Don't let me die
Contributed by Logan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.