Béroard has served as a lead singer of Kassav' since 1983. She has also recorded several albums as a solo artist. In 1987, she recorded a duet with Philippe Lavil, the hit single "Kolé séré", which peaked at number four in France.
Lanmè mové
Jocelyne Béroard Lyrics
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San sav' sa ki an bout' là
ni on lè pou comparézon
mé yenyen pani sézon
Es ou sa ba landômi
Volcan-là ki paré vonmi?
Pren Gad' pou ou pa nenyen
Sa fasil apré ou ba'y bô
Pren rivanch' kriyé bouwô
Mannyè tambou an ka woulé
menm mannyè lanmè pé lévé
Elijié a fos ralé, i pren i monté
Lanmè a mové, Lanmè lévé mové
Ou ka konté Dollâ
Toupandan manmay-ou labatwa
Mé di mwen ki pri pou la vi-a
Lè respè ka mô asi branka
Saki an wo pa janmin pren wotè
Fos séré an fondok' lan mizè
Lanjan kanni adan djol ritjen
ki sen fouté ta la mô fenn
Lanmè a mové, Lanmè lévé mové
Tala di cé li ki sové
Mes makak anlè do lapriyè
Et tout' moun an ka limmin boujies
Pou fidji an pa janmin griji
jôdi sa ki ni cé mendi
mé nou ka pri adan kon brébi
prengad' lanmè-a pa lévé
pas' ou jwenn la vi a'w kon genn-dé
Lanmè Mové, Lanmé lévé mové
Ayyyyy mové!
Hey Hey Hey!
(re) Ou ka konté Dollâ
Toupandan manmay-ou labatwa
Mé di mwen ki pri pou la vi-a
Lè respè ka mô asi branka
Saki an wo pa janmin pren wotè
Fos séré an fondok' lan mizè
Lanjan kanni adan djol ritjen
ki sen fouté ta la mô fenn
The song "Lanmé Mové" by Jocelyne Béroard is about the unpredictability and danger of the sea. The lyrics warn against underestimating the power of the waves and the need for respect towards the ocean. The first verse urges listeners not to relax near the coast, as there are no guarantees about what might happen. The use of the Creole phrase "Pa ralé asi Kod' là!" emphasizes the importance of staying alert and aware.
The following verse compares the force of the sea to that of a volcano, both capable of unleashing destructive power. The chorus repeats the warning that the sea can be dangerous and that it is in constant motion. The third verse highlights the disparity between those who can afford to live in luxury near the coast and those who struggle to make a living in poverty. The lyrics suggest that everyone must respect the sea, regardless of their social status.
The repeated phrase "Lanmè A Mové" reinforces the central message of the song, and the use of repetition intensifies the urgency of the warning. The song urges listeners to remember that the sea is always in motion and that it requires constant vigilance and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Pa ralé asi Kod' là!
Don't mess around at Kod' there! Stay away from that place.
San sav' sa ki an bout' là
Without knowing what is there.
ni on lè pou comparézon
There's no point of comparison.
mé yenyen pani sézon
But there's nothing there at this time of year.
Es ou sa ba landômi
Are you going to give in to sleepiness?
Volcan-là ki paré vonmi?
The volcano that looks like it's going to erupt?
Pren Gad' pou ou pa nenyen
Take care so nothing happens to you.
Padavré ou pa bizwen lwen
Actually, you don't need to go far.
Sa fasil apré ou ba'y bô
It's easy to help him.
Pren rivanch' kriyé bouwô
Take revenge and scream bawling.
Mannyè tambou an ka woulé
The rhythm of the drums is turning.
menm mannyè lanmè pé lévé
Same way the sea can rise.
Elijié a fos ralé, i pren i monté
The strong winds choose to move and it rises.
Lanmè a mové, Lanmè lévé mové
The sea is rough, the sea is high.
Ou ka konté Dollâ
You can count on Dolla.
Toupandan manmay-ou labatwa
Despite the battle of the young people.
Mé di mwen ki pri pou la vi-a
But tell me what is the price for life?
Lè respè ka mô asi branka
When respect is dying out.
Saki an wo pa janmin pren wotè
The one above never takes sides.
Fos séré an fondok' lan mizè
Strong holds onto the bottom of poverty.
Lanjan kanni adan djol ritjen
The chain of cane in the wheel is turning.
ki sen fouté ta la mô fenn
That can reduce a human being to nothing.
Tala di cé li ki sové
There are those who say that they are the ones who save.
Mes makak anlè do lapriyè
But monkeys above pray for them.
Et tout' moun an ka limmin boujies
And everyone is lighting candles.
Pou fidji an pa janmin griji
So Fiji never worries.
jôdi sa ki ni cé mendi
Today, what we have is a mess.
mé nou ka pri adan kon brébi
But we pray like sheep.
prengad' lanmè-a pa lévé
Beware, the sea is not calm.
pas' ou jwenn la vi a'w kon genn-dé
Until you find yourself like someone who is drowning.
Ayyyyy mové!
Ayyyyy rough!
Hey Hey Hey!
Hey Hey Hey!
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.