" Here on Rasin Kreyol (which tran… Read Full Bio ↴Amazon.com's Editorial Emelin Michel:
" Here on Rasin Kreyol (which translates as "Creole Roots"), reigning queen of Haitian song Emeline Michel covers a lot of ground, writing songs that draw upon Haitan compas, twoubadou and rara as well as jazz, rock, pop, bossa nova and samba. Whichever direction the singer goes, her voice is clear and forceful as she dramatically imparts her political lyrics in Haitian Creole and French, offering up messages about AIDS, social justice and peace. She does this skill and class: Michel repeats the line "Tell me, where is peace?" to chilling effect on "Mon Rêve," where she's joined by background singers, flute and voodoo hand drums. At the other end of the spectrum, "Ban'm La Jwa" is uplifting with its driving calypso-jazz grooves. While the singer has released a handful of albums as imports over a 15-year career, Rasin Kreyol, her Times Square records debut, is a standout that should help U.S. audiences catch up with the French speaking world that already adores her. "
-- Tad Hendrickson
A.K.I.K.O
Emeline Michel Lyrics
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Dem pa jwenn modpas Wi-Fi a
Yo jis vle konnen vi nou
Pou lanmou ou, mwen pa jwenn kontwòl
Oh wi
Trouble boy hit maker
Men vwazen an unh unh unh unhDepiw pa cool pa chante mizik sa
Mwen cool
Ou mèt pale depiw pa manyen′m map toujou cool(map toujou rete cool)
Se mwen kap mennen tout kote se mwen se sak fèm cool(cool cool
Fè komantè mande koman'm fè mwen′m toujou cool(cool cool cool)
Mwen cool
Ou mèt pale depiw pa manyen'm map toujou Soul
Se mwen kap mennen tout kote se mwen se sak fèm cool
Fè komantè mande koman'm fè mwen′m toujou cool(cool cool cool
Ino senplisite se sam vin eksplike
M pa janm konplike tèt mwen toujou chaje men mwen sa son verite
M te toujou cool la depi nan school la
Tout fanm ki pale avèm toujou di trouble boy son cool guy
Menm lèw konn pase mwen
Ou pap janm ka pase mwen
Ni futu′w, ni prezan
M pwopoze pap janm sanble ak pase mwen(pase mwen)
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The lyrics to Emeline Michel's song "A.K.I.K.O" convey a sense of self-assurance and confidence in one's own identity. The opening lines suggest that some people may not understand or connect with the singer's way of life or perspectives, seeking to know more about her strength and accomplishments. However, she asserts that for the love she possesses, she cannot be controlled by others. She acknowledges that while she may face challenges, she remains composed and unaffected by negativity.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's ability to stay true to herself despite outside influences. The reference to being a "trouble boy hit maker" implies that she may be unconventional or rebellious in her approach to life. She states that no matter what others say or do, she will always remain cool and maintain her own path. The repeated phrase "mwen cool" emphasizes her unwavering self-assurance.
Line by Line Meaning
Okenn ide
No idea
Dem pa jwenn modpas Wi-Fi a
They couldn't find the Wi-Fi password
Yo jis vle konnen vi nou
They just want to know our lives
Pou lanmou ou, mwen pa jwenn kontwòl
For your love, I lose control
Oh wi
Oh yes
Trouble boy hit maker
Trouble boy, a successful artist
Men vwazen an unh unh unh unh
But the neighbor, hmm hmm hmm hmm
Depiw pa cool pa chante mizik sa
If you're not cool, don't sing this song
Mwen cool
I am cool
Ou mèt pale depiw pa manyen′m map toujou cool(map toujou rete cool)
You can talk, if you don't touch me, I will always stay cool
Se mwen kap mennen tout kote se mwen se sak fèm cool(cool cool
It's me who leads everywhere, it's me who makes me cool (cool cool)
Fè komantè mande koman'm fè mwen′m toujou cool(cool cool cool)
Make comments asking how I always stay cool (cool cool cool)
Mwen cool
I am cool
Ou mèt pale depiw pa manyen'm map toujou Soul
You can talk, if you don't touch me, I will always be soulful
Se mwen kap mennen tout kote se mwen se sak fèm cool
It's me who leads everywhere, it's me who makes me cool
Fè komantè mande koman'm fè mwen′m toujou cool(cool cool cool
Make comments asking how I always stay cool (cool cool cool)
Ino senplisite se sam vin eksplike
In simplicity, I come to explain
M pa janm konplike tèt mwen toujou chaje men mwen sa son verite
I never complicate myself, always full, but that's my truth
M te toujou cool la depi nan school la
I was always cool, even in school
Tout fanm ki pale avèm toujou di trouble boy son cool guy
All the women who talk about me always say Trouble boy is a cool guy
Menm lèw konn pase mwen
Even when you pass by me
Ou pap janm ka pase mwen
You will never surpass me
Ni futu′w, ni prezan
Neither your past, nor your present
M pwopoze pap janm sanble ak pase mwen(pase mwen)
I promise, it will never resemble my past (my past)
Repriz refren
Reprise of the chorus
Writer(s): Boncy Ralph, Emeline Michel, Widmaier Mushy
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rose-andreejoseph628
Mwen te komante sa fè 1 nan jodi 19 février 2024 la mla toujou ,epi sa fè yon mois mwen te kontrew en chè e an nòs mpap janm bliye jou sa .Epil gen yon sa jès anfin ❤❤❤Ma Éméline
@ronymichel648
Se mizik sa yo ki fèm byen dòmi sou kabann mwen. Yo fèm renmen lavi. Respè atis ayisyen
@Evolution-ld2he
Emeline Michel was literally way ahead of her time. She had tremendous potential. She could have easily become a global superstar with the right management. She is the Whitney Houston of Haitian Music. The voice of her generation in Haiti.
@lindavisa363
She's the best untill now
@peteypete1850
She is not the Whitney Houston she is Emeline Michel.
@kdywright9689
cleef thanis well said
@peteypete1850
Our talented haitian artists cant succeed globally because we always identified them with american artist why she has to be the haitian withney house why cant she have her own identity just like Celia cruz can have her own identity.
@Madame_Kerny
Sister she's the Beyonce, Whitney Houston and Rihanna all mixed up together in one human
@Perousjames
Kiyès kap koutel 2024 la menm Jan avèm
@gregoryjoseph9267
mwen la oui hummm