Kassav' was formed in 1979 by Pierre-Edouard Décimus, a long-time professional musician who worked with Freddy Marshall. Together, the two of them decided to take carnival music and make it a more modern and polished style. It was the leading band to emerge from the formative years of Zouk. They gave the style a pan-Caribbean sound by taking elements from kompa, salsa, and calypso, and became world famous. Their first album, Love and Ka Dance (1980), established the sound of zouk.
Kassav' continued to grow more popular, both as a group and with several members' solo careers, finally peaking in 1985 with Yélélé, which featured the international hit "Zouk la sé sèl médikaman nou ni" (meaning "Zouk is our only drug" in French Antillean Creole) With this hit, zouk rapidly became a widespread dance craze in Latin America and the Caribbean, and was popular in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Zouk performers became known for wildly theatrical concerts featuring special effects spectacles and colorful costumes.
Pa bisouin pale
Kassav' Lyrics
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P/M: J. Béroard/J.-P. Marthély
chantèz: J. Béroard
Frison frison, frison frison
Fèmen lapòt-la
Oswè-a man pé ké lagé'w
Limen bouji-a
É vini la pou kouté tou sa tjè mwen lé di'w dépi jou-a ou gadé mwen
Pa bizwen palé
Pa bizwen palé
Pa bizwen di mwen sé soleil ka lévé lé maten
Pa bizwen palé
Pa bizwen palé
Menm si sé nonm sèlman ki ni dwa di
Oh vini pa pati!
kè-
Van rété, lanmè pé pou ou kouté
Chanson-tala sé pou ou ki dan tjè mwen dépi lontan
Ay doudou vini pran frison
(sé sa tjè mwen lé di'w chak fwa ou gadé mwen)
Ay doudou vini pran frison
(sa tjè mwen ka chanté lè'w ka souri ban mwen)
Vini pran'y vini pran'y
(lè'w ka palé mwen, lè'w ka pasé bò mwen
Ou sav sé ba'w tou sèl tjè mwen ka frisoné)
Sa ki rivé'w la
Mwen pòkò janmen wè'w kon sa
Dépi yonn dé jou ou ka palé dè lanmou
Si sé paskè i ni an moun ka fè'w vibré
Palé ban mwen franchman
Mwen pòko jen vwè'w kon sa
kè-
Lésé lanmou-a palé
Sa i ka mandé sé trop
Lésé lanmou-a palé
Sa i ka mandé sé trop
souflan-
Oh non non non non
Ou pa bizwen palé
Ou pa bizwen palé
Ou pa bizwen chèché pli lwen lè'w la
Ou pa bizwen palé
Ou pa bizwen palé
An nou fèmen zyé nou é rété adan menm tanpo-a
kè-
Van rété
Lanmè pé pou ou kouté
Chanson-tala sé pou ou ki dan tjè mwen dépi lontan
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka gadé mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka souri ba mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka palé mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka pasé bò mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(Ou sav sé ba'w tou sèl tjè mwen ka frisoné) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(tout kò mwen ka chanté) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
The song "Pa Bizwen Palé" by Kassav is about the power of love and how it can be expressed without needing to speak. The lyrics suggest that sometimes there are no words to express the depth of emotion one feels and that love can be understood even without verbal communication. The singer encourages the listener to simply feel the emotions and let them speak for themselves. He also urges the listener to be still and listen, to allow the silence to speak and to be receptive to the messages conveyed through love.
The lyrics repeat the phrase "Pa Bizwen Palé" which means "We don't need to talk" in Creole. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the message of the song and reinforces the idea that love transcends words. The refrain also introduces a sense of intimacy and closeness between the singer and the listener as if they are alone together in a romantic moment.
The song is set to a lively zouk beat with the use of several instruments including the drum, bass guitar, and keyboard. The music complements the lyrics and creates a magical atmosphere that captures the listener's attention. Overall, the song is an exaltation of love that celebrates the emotional connection that two people can share.
Line by Line Meaning
Frison frison, frison frison
My body is shivering with excitement
Fèmen lapòt-la
Close the door because tonight I won't be leaving you
Oswè-a man pé ké lagé'w
Tonight, I won't be letting you go
Oubliyé déwò la pa ni pèsonn
Forget about anything else outside because no one else matters
Limen bouji-a
The twinkling light is shining
É vini la pou kouté tou sa tjè mwen lé di'w dépi jou-a ou gadé mwen
I'm here to let you hear all the things I've been wanting to say to you since the day you looked at me
Pa bizwen palé
There's no need to speak
Pa bizwen di mwen sé soleil ka lévé lé maten
There's no need to tell me that the sun rises in the morning
Menm si sé nonm sèlman ki ni dwa di
Even if it's only men who are allowed to speak
Oh vini pa pati!
Oh come and don't leave!
Van rété, lanmè pé pou ou kouté
Let the wind blow and the sea be the only thing you hear
Chanson-tala sé pou ou ki dan tjè mwen dépi lontan
This song is for you who has been in my heart for so long
Ay doudou vini pran frison
Come my darling, feel the shivers too
Vini pran'y vini pran'y
Come and take them, come and take them
Sa ki rivé'w la
What has happened to you?
Mwen pòkò janmen wè'w kon sa
I've never seen you like this before
Dépi yonn dé jou ou ka palé dè lanmou
For a few days now you've been talking about love
Si sé paskè i ni an moun ka fè'w vibré
If it's because someone has made you feel alive
Palé ban mwen franchman
Tell me honestly
Lésé lanmou-a palé
Let love speak
Sa i ka mandé sé trop
What it's asking for is too much
Ou pa bizwen chèché pli lwen lè'w la
You don't need to search for anything else when you're here
An nou fèmen zyé nou é rété adan menm tanpo-a
Let's close our eyes and stay in the same tempo
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Come and take them, come and take them
Tout kò mwen ka chanté
My whole body is singing
Contributed by Sarah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mccartney7945
Amour De 🇱🇨
Frison frison, frison frison
Fèmen lapòt-la
Oswè-a man pé ké ladjé'w
Oubliyé déwò-la pa ni pèsonn
Limen bouji-a
É vini la pou kouté tou sa tjè mwen lé di'w dépi jou-a ou gadé mwen
Pa bizwen palé
Pa bizwen palé
Pa bizwen di mwen sé soley ka lévé lè maten
Pa bizwen palé
Pa bizwen palé
Menm si sé nonm sèlman ki ni dwa di
Han vini pa pati
Van rété, lanmè pé pou ou kouté
Chanson-tala sé pou wou ki dan tjè mwen dépi lontan
Ay doudou vini pran frison
(sé sa tjè mwen lé di'w chak fwa ou gadé mwen)
Ay doudou vini pran frison
(sa tjè mwen ka chanté lè'w ka souri ban mwen)
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka palé mwen, lè'w ka pasé bò mwen
Ou sav sé ba'w tou sèl tjè mwen ka frisoné)
Sa ki rivé'w la
Mwen pòkò janmen vwè'w kon sa
Dépi yonn dé jou ou ka palé dè lanmou
Si sé paskè i ni an moun ka fè'w vibré
Palé ban mwen franchman
Mwen pòko jen vwè'w kon sa
Lésé lanmou-a palé
Sa i ka mandé sé trop
Lésé lanmou-a palé
Sa i ka mandé sé trop
Oh non non non non
Ou pa bizwen palé
Ou pa bizwen palé
Ou pa bizwen chèché pli lwen lè'w la
Ou pa bizwen palé
Ou pa bizwen palé
An nou fèmen zyé nou é rété adan menm tanpo-a
Van rété
Lanmè pé pou ou kouté
Chanson-tala sé pou ou ki dan tjè mwen dépi lontan
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka gadé mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka souri ba mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka palé mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(lè'w ka pasé bò mwen) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(Ou sav sé ba'w tou sèl tjè mwen ka frisoné) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
(tout kò mwen ka chanté) Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
Vini pran'y, vini pran'y
@desirebene7486
Si le bon vieux temps pouvais revenir!!! Haaa KASSAV!!! Avec cette si belle voix de JOCELYNE
@rebelioonrebellion3079
Pa bizwen palé❤😊🇳🇨
@MrAfp20400
Limpide voix de Patrick Saint-Eloi! Repose en paix Pratrick... toujours avec nous.
@daphcarbonheur6221
J ai 19ans et j aime cette music 2019 grace à ma merveilleuse mère j’ai appris à aimer les music de l’ancienneté
@KevinRicardoGustanLopezJarami
2023 la belle voix de Jocelyne Beroard ça me rappelle mon enfance a la Martinique merci kassav 🏖️⛱️🌅🏖️⛱️🌅🌅🌅🌅❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jeanpaulsarrazin6992
Mon coup de coeur,tout simplement whaou❤️❤️❤️Kassav un jour, Kassav toujours.
@user-xp9gw7wl5h
Chanson zéro faute, j'aime beaucoup. Merci kassav👍🏽
@KevinRicardoGustanLopezJarami
2023 Jocelyne Beroard merci Kassav cette chanson me rappelle mon enfance sur ma tres belle ile la Martinique 🌄🌴🏝️🏖️🌅.
@joeljoecoolys7246
Frissons frissons frissons cette chanson est un délice je me régale avec
@gislaineegret1063
Comment ne pas danser sur les morceaux si bons pour le corps et la joie de vivre, merci à vous Kassa v pour ces moments