Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Congolese mother and Ghanaian father, Koffi grew up in Kinshasa.
He went to France to study , while in Paris, he began playing the guitar and writing songs. On his return to Congo he was a member of Viva la Musica, Papa Wemba's band. Koffi repopularized the slower style of soukous, which had fallen out of fashion. He dubbed this style Tcha Tcho, and it gained popularity outside Congo. Koffi's music can be quite controversial, taking on current events and topics considered taboo in some conservative societies. He has also participated in the salsa music project Africando.
Conte De Fées
Koffi Olomidé Lyrics
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Okanga ata na nzembo banzaka nga na tango oyo adoula leki ya michael yeba ke bolingo na yo ezo sala ngai pasi yeba ata anisé eh pedro mwana ya paris mwutele papa porchelino monsieur le maire abongi na petrocar nzoka jamais le rambo acramojé eh mwana ya nzambé eh a tise epayi na yo oyo ya ye boyambi eh eh soki oko mi pesa motema na yo na ngai soki te sala ata semblant ya ko linga nga de tant en tant mwa misive moto tanga eko yingesaka mokili eh minzoto ebele eko ngengaka na likolo ata moko te ekokani na yo na kitoko ata ya yo lipasa ya ngai oh motema moninga ye ye ye
The lyrics of Koffi Olomidé's song Conte De Fées tell a story of a young girl who meets a man, and he seduces her into being his lover. The first few lines describe the man as being attractive to the girl, and she falls for him. The following lines mention how she is bewitched by the man's charisma, declaring her love for him but also acknowledging that it is a dangerous game to play. She is overcome with a mix of emotions, including fear of being betrayed, and the possibility of a happy ending with the man.
The lyrics evoke the feeling of being under someone's spell, of wanting to be with them despite knowing that it's not a good idea. The girl narrates her feelings throughout the song, with verses dedicated to her love interest and her fears. The song's title, Conte De Fées or "Fairy Tale," suggests that the story is fictional or idealized, much like the idea of a fairy tale. However, the lyrics also highlight the very real pain and confusion that come with being in an unhealthy relationship.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the complexities of love and the danger of being caught in the trap of an alluring but untrustworthy partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Baninga eh batuba eh baninga ye ye ye kombo nini oyo ba pesaki kuna na mboka eh na mwana oyo a botamaki mokolo ya liwa oyo ya papa na roma eh na vatican an an
People there, listen up, people yeah yeah yeah. What is this thing they have brought to our land? And this child who was born on the day of the holy week in Rome, in the Vatican, oh oh
Okanga ata na nzembo banzaka nga na tango oyo adoula leki ya michael yeba ke bolingo na yo ezo sala ngai pasi yeba ata anisé eh pedro mwana ya paris mwutele papa porchelino monsieur le maire abongi na petrocar nzoka jamais le rambo acramojé eh mwana ya nzambé eh a tise epayi na yo oyo ya ye boyambi eh eh
When I hear the melody, it takes me back to the days of Adoula, like Michael Jackson. You know your love hurts me, leaves me wounded. Even Anise and Pedro, the child from Paris, Papa Porchelino, Mr. Mayor, and the oil tanker driver all hear it. Even the tough guys who think they're invincible, they too are carried away by the power of this song.
soki oko mi pesa motema na yo na ngai soki te sala ata semblant ya ko linga nga de tant en tant mwa misive moto tanga eko yingesaka mokili eh minzoto ebele eko ngengaka na likolo ata moko te ekokani na yo na kitoko ata ya yo lipasa ya ngai oh motema moninga ye ye ye
If you give me your heart, then I'll give mine to you. If you don't, then at least smile at me so it seems like you love me even just a little bit. Every day, I'm writing letters, dreaming of faraway places, but reality always brings me back to you. Your beauty is beyond compare, my heart beats for you, oh my dear love.
Writer(s): Koffi Olomide
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Your love is on a plate
I am lying down and thinking of you now
My eggplant, my eggplant
My eggplant, Blaise Mawengue
I have been calling you for days now, my darling
Even if the days go by, I will never get tired of waiting for you
But I can't be left hanging like this
Why do you keep playing with my eggplant, my dear?
She said the beating of her heart for her loved one is like that of an eggplant
But you won't let me stand up and get going
You had me search for love everywhere, in lifts and staircases
You can go as slow as you want but not too slow
If they don't want you, you're like an old engine
Keep going, go ahead like King Georges' palace
If they don't hire you, you're like a car with no engine
He catches you off guard
We were lost in the rain... silent Mawengue
I begged you to love me, but you played me instead
You are the apple of my eyes, sweetheart
Where can I take you to show my love? Any suggestions?
My love, I only have one child, and I call him Daddy
God gave him life and he speaks
If he insults me and you don't defend me, I'll leave
God is on my side
Look, today I am wearing Mawete's clothes
Look today and see
A three-day-old baby doesn't cry
We take care of him but he is still a baby
Even a slight fever makes him cry
I keep making things complicated and confusing myself
That's why I love and desire you, Blaise
The wise man told me that I won't die of love sickness
My friend told me to say: my darling, I love you
Take care of the baby, he is still young
All these days, it's only been me and the baby
Today, change my food
All these days, you've been taking, my darling. Today it's my turn
I'm searching for ways to win you over, as I always have
I am counting and recounting all the times we've been together
If counting the times I've loved you is counting
I will go and get us tickets to see each other
People are normal but I always seem to have a C-section
My darling, tell me
Do you want to or not? I will go and get us tickets
Stop playing with my eggplant
Nkusu said that you were never meant to be together
The goat said he smelled bad and never took a bath
The ant said he tasted sour
The mouse said he was too skinny and never ate enough
My love, it's time to share
My love is good
It looks like you are calling out for help, and everyone hears
The shoes I have are like old, worn-out tires
Corn is my favourite thing to eat, but it's expensive
It's coming from my heart and my worries, too ...
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