" 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
Plezi mize
Emeline Michel Lyrics
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ayisyen anraje
djakout mizè nèg vole
se plezi san rete
wap fè'm sa'm pa vle
si'w fè chapo'm vire
pa gen pan' asosyenan bann na kwaze
nanpwen tan pou chodyè monte
vant timoun yo ap køde
demen lè bann ap pase
na bliye vant køde
wiski chiken pou yo
kleren benyen pou nou
si yo voye mayo
na sispann fè wè zo
s'on wololoy
pou chodyè monte
men'm si vant timoun yo ap køde
køm demen bann ap pase
na bliye vant køde
vant køde woyyy
vant køde woy
men se sa'k ka bay
bèl koudjay ayayay
enben nèg lakay
an al nan bal pou piyay
si pat sa te bay
bèl koudjay ayayyy
di'm non nèg lakay
s'on wololoy pou chodyè monte
vant timoun yo mèt køde
si demen ban'n ap pase
nap bliye vant køde
vant køde woy
vant køde woy
2 vaksin 2 tanbou
mwen di'w moun yo anraje
2 vaksin 2 tanbou
mwen di'w tout moun anraje
2 vaksin 2 tanbou
ayisyen anraje
The lyrics of Emeline Michel's song "Plezi mize" depict the struggles and joys of everyday life in Haiti. The first line, "2 vaksin 2 tanbou," which translates to "2 vaccines, 2 drums," refers to the recent vaccination campaign in Haiti and how music is an integral part of the Haitian culture. The following line, "ayisyen anraje," which means "Haitians are angry," highlights the frustration and anger Haitians feel due to the country's many problems, including poverty, corruption, and political instability.
The next line, "djakout mizè nèg vole," which means "misery's DJ steals" refers to the fact that even in the midst of hardship, Haitians find pleasure in music and dancing. The line "se plezi san rete," which translates to "it's pleasure without stopping," emphasizes how music can bring joy and hope even in difficult times.
The rest of the lyrics talk about how Haitians enjoy life to the fullest despite their struggles. The line "wap fè'm sa'm pa vle, si'w fè chapo'm vire" means "you're making me do what I don't want, if you make my hat turn," which implies a sense of defiance and freedom. The song also references food and drink, with lines like "wiski chiken pou yo, kleren benyen pou nou," which means "whiskey and chicken for them, clear rum for us." The lines "na bliye vant køde, vant køde woyyy" repeat the phrase "ventre cordé" or "knotted stomach," which suggests the hunger and hard work Haitians face on a daily basis.
Overall, Emeline Michel's "Plezi mize" celebrates the resilience and spirit of the Haitian people, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
2 vaksin 2 tanbou
Two vaccines, two drums
ayisyen anraje
Haitians enraged
djakout mizè nèg vole
The misery of Djakout, the man who steals
se plezi san rete
It's pleasure without limit
wap fè'm sa'm pa vle
You're making me do something I don't want to do
si'w fè chapo'm vire
If you make my hat turn
pa gen pan' asosye
There's no bread to share
nan bann na kwaze
In the woods, we get lost
nanpwen tan pou chodyè monte
There's no time for the pot to boil
vant timoun yo ap køde
The children's bellies are rumbling
demen lè bann ap pase
Tomorrow when everything passes
na bliye vant køde
We'll forget the rumbling bellies
wiski chiken pou yo
Whiskey and chicken for them
kleren benyen pou nou
Clarified rum for us
si yo voye mayo
If they send mayonnaise
na sispann fè wè zo
We'll stop pretending
s'on wololoy
It's a frenzy
pou chodyè monte
For the pot to boil
men'm si vant timoun yo ap køde
Even if the children's bellies are rumbling
køm demen bann ap pase
As tomorrow everything passes
na bliye vant køde
We'll forget the rumbling bellies
men se sa'k ka bay
But that's what we can offer
bèl koudjay ayayay
Beautiful days, ayayay
enben nèg lakay
Well, the man at home
an al nan bal pou piyay
Let's go to the dance to enjoy ourselves
si pat sa te bay
If that was not the case
di'm non nèg lakay
Tell me the name of the man at home
tray ki ta gen lakay
Three who could be at home
mwen di'w moun yo anraje
I'm telling you, the people are enraged
mwen di'w tout moun anraje
I'm telling you, everyone is enraged
ayisyen anraje
Haitians enraged
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MsKitchener
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@destingina4447
Tu restes la meilleure Emeline. Continue ainsi.
@haitienne23
Sa se mizik ki di'm ekzateman koman peyi'm ye e koman peyizan nou yo jwi lavi yo san panse ak mize ki sou do yo. Se sak fe mizik la rele "Plezi Mize". Mizik sa se yon klasik. I love you Emelyne!
@shellalundy251
fafa gregoire
@billypierrelouis4976
fafa gregoire yep 👍
@marah7170
Ou resume tout sa mwen te vle di fanmi
@Ebenita
I get chills..... everytime I hear this song. I did this when I was in dance class younger.. I get all tear-up when i hear it.
@malfrendeng1
Mesi pou mizik sa la! Emanuelle se chef mizik lakay. Mesi sept fois sept!
@YaboyMammoth
Video en vrac sou TNH te konn pase video sa anpill anpill souvni lakay Haiti 🇭🇹 😢
@judithtoussaint5197
Msi pu mizik sa mw telman chachel love pu u