Caban La Ka Kratchie
Georges Fordant Lyrics

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kaba se bon lavi a, mon kot kabann la ka kouche
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The lyrics of Georges Fordant's song "Caban la ka kratchié" are in Creole and speak about the joys of living a simple life. The opening line "kaba se bon lavi a" translates to "cabin is the good life" and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer talks about their small cabin where they sleep, eat, and live their life. The use of "mon kot" ("my cot") emphasizes the intimacy and personal nature of their living space. The phrase "ka kouche" ("is sleeping") suggests a sense of peace and relaxation that comes with living a simple life.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of contentment with the singer's modest but fulfilling lifestyle. The repetition of "kaba" and "ti kab" (small cabin) emphasizes the importance and value placed on the dwelling. The line "se nanmou menm ki fè n ak kouri" ("it's the same soul that makes us run") suggests that despite the superficial differences in lifestyle, there is a shared human experience that unites us all.

Overall, "Caban la ka kratchié" celebrates the beauty and simplicity of living a modest life. It speaks to the human desire for contentment and fulfillment in the face of societal pressures to acquire more and more material possessions.

Line by Line Meaning

Kaba se bon lavi a, mon kot kabann la ka kouche
Caban is the good life; my house is where the hammock lies

Pou mwen épi pou ou, kabann la se doudou
For me and for you, the hammock is a comfort

Lè ou ka kratchié la ka lajounen ka pasé
When you're scratching, the day goes by

Lè ou pa ka kratchié, prémyé bagay ou ka pansé se kabann la
When you're not scratching, the first thing you think of is the hammock

Kaba ka fè-méyè ka jodi joua
The hammock makes me feel my best every day

Lè ou ka kratchié, ou blié tout sa ka fèw déranjé
When you're scratching, you forget all that's bothering you

Kaba la, a pa ka parey
The hammock, there's nothing like it

Sa ka santi bon épi sa ka santi dous
It feels good and it feels sweet

Sé pou sa mon ka di'w, kaba la ka kratchié
That's why I'm telling you, the hammock is scratching

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