" 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
Pran men m
Emeline Michel Lyrics
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kè mwen kø mwen pap jan'm bliye
mwen s'on vølkan k'pral reveye
lø zèl ou rive touche syèl mwen
vini
ou konnen pran ou renmen bay
nou de se byen jwenn byen kontre
m'son senkant køb
pèsonn pa gen pou bay monnen
ouvri pøt bay lanmou rantre
vinn pale'm de sa w'ap reve
pa bloke sou sa'k te rive'w
s'on løt chapit n'ap kømanse
pran men'm
mwen prale renmen'w
pran chans ou parye sou mwen
ou se projè'm ou se plan'm
m'pa prese m'ap pran tan'm
cheri vini
pran men'm
avanse pa kraponnen
pran yon chans parye sou mwen
pa kanpe an'n al pi lwen
pou ou mwen prale dedouble
yon fan'm fatal
yon fan'm total
nan tout klas ou m'ap redouble
avè'w ou m'ap fè yon pwen final
pran men'm
mwen prale renmen'w
pran chans ou parye sou mwen
ou se projè'm
ou se plan'm
mwen pa prese
m'ap pran tan'm
cheri vini
pran men'm
avanse pa kraponnen
pran chans ou parye sou mwen
pa kanpe
an'n al pi lwen
ou ka lage kø'w nan pla men'm
ak tout makout tout istwa'w
pa kamoufle
pa degize
ou mèt vini jan ou ye
si'w te konnen jan mwen pare
a de pou n'al eksplore
tout ti chimen lanmou ofriiii
cheri pran men'm
mwen prale renmen'w
pran chans ou parye sou mwen
ou se projè'm
ou se plan'm
mwen pap prese
m'ap pran tan'm
ou ouuuu
cheri vini
pran men'm
avanse pa kraponnen
pran yon chans
parye sou mwen
pa kanpe an'n al pi lwen
hummm
m'pap prese
m'ap pran tan'n
avanseee
vini pi pre'm
vini pran men mwen
hmm
m'pap prese
m'ap pran tan'm
mwen prale renmen'w
mwen praleeeee
renmen'wwww
ouuuuuuuuu
The lyrics to Emeline Michel's Pran men m is about a woman who is willing to give love another chance. She describes her heart as being like a volcano that's about to erupt, and her emotions are stirred up once again by someone who has come her way. She encourages the person to grab ahold of her hand and not let go, promising to love them and take things slowly. She sings about how life is full of twists and turns, but she's ready to start anew and explore new paths with the person she's singing to.
The chorus repeats the message that she's willing to love again and encourages the person to take a chance on her. She promises to be a fatal attraction and a force to be reckoned with as they explore the paths of love together. The lyrics indicate that the relationship is in its early stages, and the couple is still getting to know each other. The woman is optimistic about the future and encourages her partner to be bold and adventurous while not rushing things.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and hopeful anthem to love and second chances. Emeline Michel's soulful voice captures the emotion and depth of the lyrics, making the song a masterpiece of Haitian music.
Line by Line Meaning
men'm si laj mwen janbe kalandriye
My age doesn't define me, I still have the energy to dance all night
kè mwen kø mwen pap jan'm bliye
I'll never forget the person who holds the key to my heart
mwen s'on vølkan k'pral reveye
I am a volcano about to erupt
lø zèl ou rive touche syèl mwen
Your touch can make me soar and reach the sky
vini
Come to me
ou konnen pran ou renmen bay
You know how to take and give love
nou de se byen jwenn byen kontre
We belong together, it was fate that brought us together
ou s'on degouden
You are a treasure
m'son senkant køb
I am fifty percent confused
pèsonn pa gen pou bay monnen
No one can buy me with money
ouvri pøt bay lanmou rantre
Open the doors to love and let it come in
vinn pale'm de sa w'ap reve
Come and tell me about your dreams
pa bloke sou sa'k te rive'w
Don't be stuck in the past, move on
s'on løt chapit n'ap kømanse
It's a new chapter in our lives
pran men'm
Take my hand
mwen prale renmen'w
I am going to love you
pran chans ou parye sou mwen
Take a chance and bet on me
ou se projè'm ou se plan'm
You are my project and my plan
m'pa prese m'ap pran tan'm
I'm not in a rush, I'll take my time
cheri vini
Darling come here
avanse pa kraponnen
Don't hesitate, move forward
pa kanpe an'n al pi lwen
Don't stay still, let's go further
pou ou mwen prale dedouble
With you, I will double up
yon fan'm fatal
A fatal attraction
yon fan'm total
A total submission to love
nan tout klas ou m'ap redouble
In every way, I'll exceed your expectations
avè'w ou m'ap fè yon pwen final
With you, I'll reach my ultimate destination
ou ka lage kø'w nan pla men'm
You can leave your baggage with me
ak tout makout tout istwa'w
With all your secrets and history
pa kamoufle
Don't hide anything
pa degize
Don't disguise yourself
ou mèt vini jan ou ye
You can come as you are
si'w te konnen jan mwen pare
If you knew how I was ready
a de pou n'al eksplore
We'll have so much to explore
tout ti chimen lanmou ofriiii
All the little paths love has to offer
mwen pap prese
I'm not in a hurry
m'ap pran tan'm
I'll take my time
mwen praleeeee
I'm going
renmen'wwww
To love you
Contributed by Brooklyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DemesiaKettina-wi9ff
Kiyès ki la 2024❤❤❤❤
@Journaliste.
C'est dommage que cette generation n'ait pas pu t'apprecier a ta juste valeur. J'ai beau cherche a comprendre pourquoi tant de mediocres dans la musique de ton genre arrive a avoir autant d'appreciations qu'ils ne le meritent. Des centaines de milliers de vues leur sont accordees sans qu'on ne sache pourquoi. Sache que tu as fait tout ce qu'il fallait pour embellir notre musique et la faire rayonner quand il le fallait. Je t'aime Emeline. Bisous...
@babypretty3688
C est la preuvre d une societee inculte et tout ca grace a des gouvernements qui pour eux l education est banal . Dieu benisse Haiti
@danielajuste9778
J'ai 18 ans mon petit ami et moi aimons vraiment Emeline et Yole
@henryjrbonheur1403
Les gens n'ont pas de valeurs pour apprecier de bonnes choses.!
@carlycharles744
Yyy
@loloyjeannot6097
Moi je l aime beaucoup et surtout cette musique
@starm-upnoelandstar9221
Ki moun ki still ap tande mizik 2019 lem ap tande mizik tout sam tresayi bon travay atis kenbe la
@irmtg7910
moi 😁
@florasaint-cyr1011
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