Belemgnegré was born in the Bingerville suburb of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. At age five, he moved to Burkina Faso and lived with his grandmother, who was a griot. On 15 January 2017, Floby was made Noom Naaba or "Chief of the Atmosphere" of Andemtenga, in Kouritenga Province, by the customary canton chief. Floby received two Kundé awards each in 2007, 2015 and 2016 and won the Golden Kundé in 2010.
Albums:
Mam Sooré (My Way) (2006)
Wuilgui Maam (Guide Me) (2009)
Wend'mi (2012)
M'pengda Wendé (2015)
Wakato (2018)
Wend'so (2021)
don't cry
Floby Lyrics
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N'dolé da lé yamb yé
Baby oh don't cry, baby don't cry
My lady don't cry, baby don't cry
Baby don't cry, baby don't cry
My wife don't cry, baby don't cry
Encore une histoire
Parmi tant d'autres
Versés sur du blanc
Quelques goutes de mon encre à la place de mes larmes qui m'irritent
Le vent a emporté mon passé
Comme une voix dans le désert oh ça résonne
Le doute occupe mes pensées oh baby
La peur de te perdre oh ma raison
Oh baby don't cry
My wife don't cry
Baby don't cry, baby don't cry
My wife don't cry
Baby don't cry, baby don't cry
My lady don't cry, baby don't cry
Baby oh don't cry, My wife don't cry, baby don't cry
C'est vrai que j'suis pas beau,
J'ai pas la Ferrari, j'suis pas riche oh
Les amis je le trahirai
Je ne veux que toi coco
Mais n'écoute pas les ont dit
Eux c'est les wan wan ils veulent nous désunir don't cry
Baby oh don't cry
Baby oh don't cry, baby don't cry
My wife don't cry, baby don't cry
Hummmma hummma
Hummma hummma
Hummma hummma
Sans toi rien ne va dans ma life oh baby
La pauvreté n'est pas une fatalité oh baby, don't cry
Don't cry
Baby don't cry, My lady don't cry
Baby don't cry, baby don't cry
My wife don't cry
Baby don't cry, My lady don't cry
Ils disent que je ne possède pas
L'amour ce n'est pas la poche
Ils disent que je ne suis pas beau
L'amour ce n'est pas la beauté
Mam Dolé d'à lé yamb yé
The song Don't Cry by Floby is all about reassuring his lady and letting her know that no matter what happens, she should never cry. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song as he says "N'dolé da lé yamb yé" which is a phrase in the Mooré language from Burkina Faso that means "the world is not a bed of roses". He acknowledges that life can be tough but it's important to stay strong and not let it get to you.
He goes on to explain that he's been through a lot but he's still here with her, and he doesn't want her to ever cry. He talks about how he's poured out his heart and soul onto paper instead of shedding tears that irritate him. He confesses that he's unsure of the future and fears losing her, but he promises to always be there for her and never let her down.
In the second verse, he addresses the criticism he's received from others who say he's not good enough for her because he's not rich or handsome like some of the other guys around. But he tells her not to listen to them because they just want to cause trouble and separate them. He urges her to trust in their love and not let anything come between them.
Overall, the song is a beautiful love ballad that speaks to the power of love and the importance of staying strong through tough times. It's a heartfelt message of reassurance and devotion that anyone can appreciate.
Line by Line Meaning
Humm hummm
The artist expresses a melodic hum to add to the rhythmic nature of the song.
N'dolé da lé yamb yé
The artist sings the phrase 'N'dolé da lé yamb yé' in reference to a popular African dish suggesting the celebration of African culture.
Baby oh don't cry, baby don't cry
The artist addresses his lover tenderly, asking her not to cry.
My lady don't cry, baby don't cry
The artist asks his lady and his baby not to cry, reiterating his previous statement.
Baby don't cry, baby don't cry
The artist repeats his request in a soothing tone, asking his lover not to cry.
My wife don't cry, baby don't cry
The artist addresses his wife and his baby with repeated emphasis not to cry.
Encore une histoire
The artist is acknowledging that this story is just one among many.
Parmi tant d'autres
The artist acknowledges that this story is just one of many, among the plethora of other stories.
Encore quelques mots sur ma ligne
The artist muses about his story and feels the need to add a few more words to express his thoughts.
Versés sur du blanc
The artist intends to write his feelings on a blank page, though not literally.
Quelques goutes de mon encre à la place de mes larmes qui m'irritent
The artist is done crying and intends to express his feelings with words instead of tears.
Le vent a emporté mon passé
The artist acknowledges the dark moments of his past that have been forgotten or left behind like a leaf carried away by the wind.
Comme une voix dans le désert oh ça résonne
The artist muses on how forgotten past events can reverberate like an echo in a desert.
Le doute occupe mes pensées oh baby
The artist expresses feelings of doubt in his life and situation to his lover.
La peur de te perdre oh ma raison
The artist fears losing his loved one, as she is his sole reason for living.
C'est vrai que j'suis pas beau,
The artist openly acknowledges his physical appearance, admitting that he is not handsome.
J'ai pas la Ferrari, j'suis pas riche oh
The artist also admits that he is not wealthy, and has no expensive belongings like a Ferrari.
Les amis je le trahirai
The artist acknowledges that he would betray his friends for his lover.
Je ne veux que toi coco
The artist is assuring his loved one that he only wants her in his life.
Mais n'écoute pas les ont dit
The artist is cautioning his loved one not to listen to vicious rumors or gossip mongers.
Eux c'est les wan wan ils veulent nous désunir don't cry
The artist is warning his loved one about the negative influence of people who are envious of their relationship and trying to ruin it, emphasizing once again the importance of not crying.
Sans toi rien ne va dans ma life oh baby
The artist confesses that his life would be meaningless without his loved one.
La pauvreté n'est pas une fatalité oh baby, don't cry
The artist is acknowledging that poverty is not the end of the world, encouraging his loved one to remain strong and not cry.
Ils disent que je ne possède pas
The artist acknowledges the negative things that people say about him.
L'amour ce n'est pas la poche
The artist muses that love is not based on someone's wealth or monetary possessions.
Ils disent que je ne suis pas beau
The artist acknowledges the negativity and criticism from people who think he is not physically attractive.
L'amour ce n'est pas la beauté
The artist muses that love transcends physical beauty, suggesting that love is deeper than looks.
Mam Dolé d'à lé yamb yé
The artist repeats the phrase 'Mam Dolé d'à lé yamb yé' at the end of the song, in reference to a Cameroonian dish, emphasizing the celebration of African culture once more.
Contributed by Jason A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paskinikiema6674
Depuis le Congo. Tu es le meilleur floby
@lytascelebrityshype379
All the way from Ghana, This guy is very Tilented keep up the good work we got your back much love from Ghana.
@MrBmike98
Merci pour cette belle musique Floby depuis les USA 🇧🇫🇧🇫🇧🇫
@hermannbado3066
j'écoute encore les premières chansons de FLOBY tellement il assures depuis sa carrière et là il s'exporte bien.BABA tu es une fierté nationale et tu vas toujours nous faire honneur.DIEU t'accompagnes
@TheoneGanemtore-pw1rb
Le Baba fais nous un clip sur ce titre ça sera du lourd c'est sûr 🤩
@lauricerayitabazoungrana175
Mon amour pour toi s’augmente a chaque fois que j’écoute ce son...je suis amoureuse de tes mélodies et de ta voix 😭😭😭😭
@inoussasawadogo9093
Floby ya yaa boin j t kiff depuis Nigeria ,🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
@zeynabkabore6083
Qui est là ? 29/01/2023 ✌🏾🇧🇫
@hamidououanga7664
Flo, tu as une inspiration divine . Tu es notre fierté bro...
@ouedraogomarcel687
J’ai tout kiffé, bon vent à toi tu es un exemple pour la jeunesse burkinabé.depuis new-york