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.
Amen
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Notre Père qui est aux cieux, yo moko oza mona, mapamboli tozwa
Quartier Latin anti dopage
Nzambe ozomona,
Le Chokoro babia Ndonga azwa mapamboli!
Papa na ngai motu ya pasi, mama aboti ngai nde mobola, motema etonda posa ya kokabela mozangi, okokaba nini eee, Nzambe na sengi se na yo ooo, bomengo oo bwanya mayele eeee, ooo bwanya aaaa.
Ngai papa na ngai motu ya pasi, mama aboti ngai nde mobola, motema etonda posa ya kokabela mozangi, okokaba nini eee, Nzambe na sengi se na yo ooo, bomengo oo bwanya mayele eeee, bwanya aaaa.
Bomengo po nini eee nalelaka na Nzambe ee Eli Eli lama saba tani, lokola Yesu na ngomba ya golgota eee Nzambe po nini yo otiki nga eee
Bomengo po nini eee nalelaka na Nzambe ee Eli Eli lama saba tani, lokola Yesu na ngomba ya golgota eee Nzambe po nini yo otiki nga eee
Bomengo po nini ee na tunaka aa na maman, est ce que babota nga po na niokamaka, aaa ngai nalembi bo pauvreté eee
Bomengo po nini ee na tunaka aa na maman, est ce que babota nga po na niokamaka, aaa ngai nalembi bo pauvreté eee
Bomego po nini ee okoma koleka ngai na mosika, na sala yo na nini ee nzoka nayebi que mobola pe azwaka, po nini ngai te eeee
Bomego po nini ee okoma koleka ngai na mosika, na sala yo nini ee nzoka nayebi que mobola pe azwaka, po na nini ngai te eeee
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Bomengo na sala yo nini aaa, naluka yo na ba boulot, na mo mbongo pe na losambo, yeba ba kati ngai maboko te eee mongongo pe ezali ya Nzambe eeee
Bomengo ozala ata benja, na yemba yo na loyembo, lokola Wendo ayembaka Marie Louisa, Kiabukuta ayembaka Babi ii, mbambula ya Koffi Acraaaaame eee.
Bomengo ozala ata benja, na yemba yo na loyembo, lokola Wendo ayemba Marie Louisa, Kiabukuta ayemba Babi ii, mbambula ya Koffi papa toooop eee.
Nsango ya babia bakobelela na monde entier ahaha
Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya bana na yo ooo aaah mama aaa
kotika te Alice baba amona se pasi iii
aaah mama aaa
Yo moko osala biso Nzambe yaka kotala biso aa ah aa
Oooo kotika te le vieux Manzekou amona ba pasiii aah mama aa
Ehh Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya François Baniota aah mama ee
Nzambe yoka ata kolela oyo ya Lebou Kabuya aa mama eee
Losambo na ngai bakobele na monde entier aa mama aaeee
Bomengo atandele, aa maman aaeee (2x)
Toute Roba mwana londre papa na ...
Tokotika Izé bola amona se pasi
Yo moko osala biso Nzambe yaka kotala biso aa ah aa
Kotika te quartier latin bazanga.
Eeee Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya papa na Rocky iii
Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya bana babola eeeehh
Losambo na ngai nakobelela na monde entier eee
Bomengo atandele, aa maman aaeee (2x)
The lyrics of Koffi Olomide's song Amen begin with a prayer addressed to Our Father in Heaven, acknowledging His presence and seeking His protection against doping. The tone of the song then shifts to an introspective one where the artist talks about his personal struggles with poverty and seeks answers from God on why he has to go through such suffering. He then transitions into an expression of gratitude to God for His unwavering love and mercy.
The chorus of the song, "Bomengo Po Nini ee," translates to "Why do I suffer?" This question is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the artist's confusion and frustration with his situation. The repetition of the phrase also serves to highlight the universal nature of the question and how it is one that many people ask in times of hardship.
Overall, Amen is a heartfelt and emotional song that explores themes of faith, gratitude, and questioning the purpose of suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Notre Père qui est aux cieux, yo moko oza mona, mapamboli tozwa
Our father who is in heaven, you alone care for us, and we depend on you
Nzambe ozomona, Le Chokoro babia Ndonga azwa mapamboli!
God watches over us, the Chokoro, Ndonga's tribe, benefit from your care!
Papa na ngai motu ya pasi, mama aboti ngai nde mobola, motema etonda posa ya kokabela mozangi, okokaba nini eee, Nzambe na sengi se na yo ooo, bomengo oo bwanya mayele eeee, ooo bwanya aaaa.
My father is in the lower world, my mother is here, my heart is locked with a code I don't know, you are my only refuge, heaven, you decide everything
Bomengo po nini ee nalelaka na Nzambe ee Eli Eli lama saba tani, lokola Yesu na ngomba ya golgota eee Nzambe po nini yo otiki nga eee
What do I have to say to God? 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani', like Jesus on the cross, heaven, why have you abandoned me?
Bomengo po nini ee na tunaka aa na maman, est ce que babota nga po na niokamaka, aaa ngai nalembi bo pauvreté eee
What do I ask myself with my mother? Did she give birth to me to let me suffer? I am fighting poverty
Bomego po nini ee okoma koleka ngai na mosika, na sala yo na nini ee nzoka nayebi que mobola pe azwaka, po nini ngai te eeee
Why the obstacles in my life? I ask myself while I walk alone, my heart knows that suffering is coming, why me?
Bomengo na sala yo nini aaa, naluka yo na ba boulot, na mo mbongo pe na losambo, yeba ba kati ngai maboko te eee mongongo pe ezali ya Nzambe eeee
What do I have to offer you? I have nothing but my hands, my heart, and a bit of joy, knowing that everything I have is from God
Bomengo ozala ata benja, na yemba yo na loyembo, lokola Wendo ayembaka Marie Louisa, Kiabukuta ayembaka Babi ii, mbambula ya Koffi Acraaaaame eee.
What is important is the rhythm, the music moves me, as Wendo sang Marie Louisa, Kiabukuta sang Babi ii, Koffi's beat spreads
Nsango ya babia bakobelela na monde entier ahaha Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya bana na yo ooo aaah mama aaa kotika te Alice baba amona se pasi iii aaah mama aaa Yo moko osala biso Nzambe yaka kotala biso aa ah aa Oooo kotika te le vieux Manzekou amona ba pasiii aah mama aa Ehh Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya François Baniota aah mama ee Nzambe yoka ata kolela oyo ya Lebou Kabuya aa mama eee Losambo na ngai bakobele na monde entier aa mama aaeee Bomengo atandele, aa maman aaeee (2x) Toute Roba mwana londre papa na ... Tokotika Izé bola amona se pasi Yo moko osala biso Nzambe yaka kotala biso aa ah aa Kotika te quartier latin bazanga. Eeee Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya papa na Rocky iii Nzambe yoka kolela oyo ya bana babola eeeehh Losambo na ngai nakobelela na monde entier eee Bomengo atandele, aa maman aaeee (2x)
(The rest of the song is repeating verses, essentially about God watching over his children and universal suffering.)
Contributed by Thomas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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
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Why do you keep playing with my eggplant, my dear?
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You can go as slow as you want but not too slow
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God is on my side
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Today, change my food
All these days, you've been taking, my darling. Today it's my turn
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If counting the times I've loved you is counting
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People are normal but I always seem to have a C-section
My darling, tell me
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The ant said he tasted sour
The mouse said he was too skinny and never ate enough
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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
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