Cobaye
Jean-Philippe Marthely Lyrics
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An loraj mové tan ka oulé ka fann tet-ou
Soukout zéklè a telman fò
I telman fò i ka déchiré tout fil tjè mwen
Ki a babò, ki a tribò
Van ka souflé, bato-a paré pou i chalviré
Mé matlo-a ki abò-a
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Mé, apré djè, soley kléré lannuit-mwen
Zétensel lespwa limen tjè-mwen
Sé kobay ki fè si i ni sèten djérizon
Ka édé lasians a riba lavi lespwa viré
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Loraj pasé, mat flo viré
Chalè lanmou séché tjè ka pléré
Fò nou ni mal pou nou pé sa konprann
Viktwa lanmou sé viktwa lavi
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Mé, apré djè, soley kléré lannuit-mwen
Zétensel lespwa limen tjè-mwen
Sé kobay ki fè si i ni sèten djérizon
Ka édé lasians a riba lavi lespwa viré
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Kobay
Man sèvi kobay
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
The song Cobaye by Jean-Philippe Marthely is a rhythmic creole song that discusses the role of the cobaye, or laboratory animal, in scientific research as a metaphor for the sacrifices that individuals must make for the greater good or advancement of society. The opening lines, “Sa ou sav san ou mandé, An loraj mové tan ka oulé ka fann tet-ou,” can be interpreted to mean that sometimes life brings difficult circumstances that individuals did not ask for, such as the storm referenced, and make one feel like tearing one’s head off. This sets the tone for the song, which continues to describe the challenges that come with being a cobaye and the potential rewards that can come from sacrificing oneself for a greater cause.
The chorus, “Kobay, Man sèvi kobay,” repeatedly emphasizes the role of the cobaye in the song and can be interpreted to mean that the singer is serving as a laboratory animal in the name of progress. The final lines, “Viktwa lanmou sé viktwa lavi,” mean that the victory of love is the victory of life and suggests that while sacrificing oneself can be difficult, it can also lead to growth and fulfillment. Overall, the song is a compelling commentary on the complexities of sacrifice and the human impulse to strive for progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Sa ou sav san ou mandé
You know without even asking
An loraj mové tan ka oulé ka fann tet-ou
In a stormy weather, you want to lose your mind
Soukout zéklè a telman fò
Thunder so strong
I telman fò i ka déchiré tout fil tjè mwen
It's so powerful that it tears all the threads of my heart
Ki a babò, ki a tribò
Who is superior, who is inferior
Van ka souflé, bato-a paré pou i chalviré
The wind blows, the boat is ready to overturn
Mé matlo-a ki abò-a
But it's the sailor at the helm
Sé li ki met, i ka mennen, i pa la pou ayen
He sets the course, he leads, he's not there for nothing
Kobay
Guinea pig
Man sèvi kobay
I'm serving as a guinea pig
Mé, apré djè, soley kléré lannuit-mwen
But after the storm, the sun clears my night
Zétensel lespwa limen tjè-mwen
Often hope lights up my heart
Sé kobay ki fè si i ni sèten djérizon
It’s the guinea pig that leads to certain horizons
Ka édé lasians a riba lavi lespwa viré
Helping others on the shore of hope turns
Loraj pasé, mat flo viré
The storm is over, the calm returns
Chalè lanmou séché tjè ka pléré
The warmth of love dries up the crying heart
Fò nou ni mal pou nou pé sa konprann
We must have pain to understand that
Viktwa lanmou sé viktwa lavi
The victory of love is the victory of life
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Yélélé!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Ay! Ay! Wayayay!
Contributed by Alyssa N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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