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.
Aspirine
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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O salaka ngele mokolo eyi molayi
Ko zanga ko yeba ea liwa ya ndambu
Ah, maman ah tala ngonga ezobeta aa Don pierrot tala ngonga esi ekoki iih
Ya l'amour olakaki nga ya bolingo oyo prometaki nga
Ko linga te ekoma ya o secours ko linga te moto aya kowa ah
Yaka na yango malembe maaah yaka na yango y'o moko eh,
Mwinda ya nzela kala te ezo kufa a a a naboyi na ya ko wa n'ango elongo oo
Lilita na ngai kombo na ngo amour na yo oooh ooooh
Mondele asala mbongo na mandoki ih
A lukela mokili mindondo ooh kasi pona souffrance ya l'amour akoka te kosala ata Aspirine
Na ndenge pe aluka akoma na sanza aaah
Ngai o zo wa mpo nalingaki iiih moninga moto selon loi ya Dieu
Tango a kelaki Adamu na Eva a tindaki to linganaka eeeh
Yo ozo boy'o linga nga eza lisumu uuh ngai na kokufa te soki nanu olingi ngai te te eeeh
En réalité, na botamaki mokolo na kutanaki nayo oooh ooh oooh oooh
Mwinda y'a nzela jamais eko kokana na oyo beauté eh eeeh eeeh ee
Yaka o secours na nga ngai moto motema e zokaaaa
Heure to komi ata ba chauffeurs ya b'ambulances balali iiiih iiih iii
Ata na paradiso heure tokomi Saint Pierre alaliiiii iiiih iiii
Photo na maboko na komi ko yenga yenga partout ozali wapieeeeeeeh
Mbula ba kaké na jigali jour ango ezalakiooo noka aah aaaaa
Nazali koluka nabangaki na ngai kopola teeee eeeh eee eeeeh
singa lindanda ya popolipo jour yango ekatanaki iii ih
OYO OBE YO MOKO NA MOTO NAYO YA PALAIS KOTIKELA YE MOTO MOSUSU TE WANA LIWA NAYO EBANDI.
Mukenge shay moto oyo osi otia ye elembobMukenge Shay
Na motema pe na nzoto Mukenge Shay
Tiko tikaka ye isolé Mukenge Shay
Tik'o tikaka ye éloigné Mukenge Shay
A koya kokoma chien méchant Mukenge Shay
Kosua kosua moto tout na nzela Mukenge Shay
Mama Rocky ya motema eeh Mukenge Shay eeeh
Boma muinda miso etik'oyoka soni
Ba mbangu ba sala ba noki ba wela biso se malembe
Eeh ba mbangu ba sala ba noki ba wela biso se doucement
Oyo ya ngai na muana maman bolingo'a doucement bolingo ya lipanda
O ya ngai na muana mama bolingo ya tout le temps bolingo ya verité
Ata na komi avion wapi na ko kende yo nde aeroport
Ata na komi ndeke pona mpimbua likolo zala oya nga mapapu,
Malembe oya biso se malembe doucement oya biso se doucement aa
A iyo leli ya ngai na yo e bisengo ya biso mibale
Ata ba lobi ba loba ata ba fingi ba finga, ata ba yini ba yina aa iyo leli ya ngai na stephie
Bisengo ya biso ba la joie eee ata ba tongi ba tonga ee ata ba yini Don Pierrot ata ba lobi ba lobaaa
Mukenge shay soki osi o signa moto na motema Mukenge Shay
Tik'o salaka ye ezala zala Mukenge Shay
Ako ya ko koma chien méchant Mukenge Shay
Ko sua sua batu partout partout Mukenge Shay
Ekatshaka tshaka nga à l'aise Mukenge Shay
Stephanie Stephie tshaka nga à l'aise Mukenge Shay
Don Pierrot Mavungu salaka nga vrai Mukenge Shay
Droit d'aimer ezali tika na lingaaa
Linda M.
The lyrics to Koffi Olomidé's song Aspirine convey a sense of heartbreak and loss in love. The first verse describes the singer's desperation to find relief from the pain of a lost love, as they try to discover the source of this suffering. They seek comfort and solace in the idea of love, but are unable to find it, and ultimately turn to Aspirine as a way to numb their emotions.
The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's reflections on the nature of love and relationships, invoking the biblical story of Adam and Eve as a metaphor for the complexity and pain of romantic love. The singer expresses their own personal struggle with the concept of love and the difficulty of finding a true connection with another person.
Throughout the song, Koffi Olomidé's vocals are emotive and raw, conveying the depth of the singer's pain and longing. The lyrics offer a window into the human experience of love and loss, and speak to the universality of these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Nzete e betela kake e bangaka te likolo e yinda
I'm sitting by myself, searching for a solution to my problems.
O salaka ngele mokolo eyi molayi
I have been asking myself for a long time, trying to find answers.
Ko zanga ko yeba ea liwa ya ndambu
I'm trying to figure out the meaning of the lyrics in this song.
Ah, maman ah tala ngonga ezobeta aa Don pierrot tala ngonga esi ekoki iih
Oh mother, please give me advice. Don Pierrot has given me advice before, but I'm not sure it will work this time.
Ya l'amour olakaki nga ya bolingo oyo prometaki nga
I'm suffering from a broken heart. The love I was promised has not come to pass.
Ko linga te ekoma ya o secours ko linga te moto aya kowa ah
I don't know if I should hold out for help or let go and move on.
Yaka na yango malembe maaah yaka na yango y'o moko eh,
I'll take my time to think about it, but in the end, I'll have to decide.
Mwinda ya nzela kala te ezo kufa a a a naboyi na ya ko wa n'ango elongo oo
The light on the road won't die, but I'm tired of walking on it alone.
Na preferé na zela jour na nga ah tango okoya sans temoin ni juge
I'd rather wait for my day in court than to act without witness or judgement.
Lilita na ngai kombo na ngo amour na yo oooh ooooh
My heart is filled with the name of the one I love.
Mondele asala mbongo na mandoki ih
The white man brought wealth and luxury, but it's not worth the pain of love.
A lukela mokili mindondo ooh kasi pona souffrance ya l'amour akoka te kosala ata Aspirine
The world is an obstacle course, and there's no cure for the pain of love except aspirin.
Na ndenge pe aluka akoma na sanza aaah
I'm still unsure about my next move.
Ngai o zo wa mpo nalingaki iiih moninga moto selon loi ya Dieu
I'm still waiting for the right person, following God's law.
Tango a kelaki Adamu na Eva a tindaki to linganaka eeeh
Since the time of Adam and Eve, people have been looking for their soulmate.
Yo ozo boy'o linga nga eza lisumu uuh ngai na kokufa te soki nanu olingi ngai te te eeeh
Whether you love me or not, it's hard for me to die if you're not in my life.
En réalité, na botamaki mokolo na kutanaki nayo oooh ooh oooh oooh
In reality, I'm waiting for the day I can talk to you.
Mwinda y'a nzela jamais eko kokana na oyo beauté eh eeeh eeeh ee
The light on the road never stops shining on your beauty.
Yaka o secours na nga ngai moto motema e zokaaaa
Please help me, my heart is in pain.
Heure to komi ata ba chauffeurs ya b'ambulances balali iiih iiih iii
The time will come when even the ambulance drivers will dance.
Ata na paradiso heure tokomi Saint Pierre alaliiiii iiiih iiii
When I get to paradise, Saint Peter will welcome me with joy.
Photo na maboko na komi ko yenga yenga partout ozali wapieeeeeeeh
I have pictures of you everywhere, and I can't escape them.
Mbula ba kaké na jigali jour ango ezalakiooo noka aah aaaaa
The storm is coming, and I'm afraid of what might happen.
Nazali koluka nabangaki na ngai kopola teeee eeeh eee eeeeh
I'm shouting, hoping someone will hear me and help me.
singa lindanda ya popolipo jour yango ekatanaki iii ih
Listen to the melody of the song, and let it guide your steps.
OYO OBE YO MOKO NA MOTO NAYO YA PALAIS KOTIKELA YE MOTO MOSUSU TE WANA LIWA NAYO EBANDI.
The one who is with you at the palace, don't trust them completely, they have their own motives.
Mukenge shay moto oyo osi otia ye elembobMukenge Shay
Mukenge Shay, the one who doesn't listen, let them be.
Na motema pe na nzoto Mukenge Shay
In my heart and soul, Mukenge Shay.
Tiko tikaka ye isolé Mukenge Shay
I feel isolated from Mukenge Shay.
Tik'o tikaka ye éloigné Mukenge Shay
I feel far away from Mukenge Shay.
A koya kokoma chien méchant Mukenge Shay
Sometimes it's better to act like a angry dog, like Mukenge Shay.
Kosua kosua moto tout na nzela Mukenge Shay
Mukenge Shay clears the path for everyone.
Mama Rocky ya motema eeh Mukenge Shay eeeh
Mama Rocky from the heart, Mukenge Shay.
Boma muinda miso etik'oyoka soni
The city of lights, where eyes never get tired of looking.
Ba mbangu ba sala ba noki ba wela biso se malembe
Those who resist are left behind while we move forward slowly.
Eeh ba mbangu ba sala ba noki ba wela biso se doucement
Those who resist are left behind while we move forward slowly.
Oyo ya ngai na muana maman bolingo'a doucement bolingo ya lipanda
The love I have with my mother and child is true and gentle.
O ya ngai na muana mama bolingo ya tout le temps bolingo ya verité
The love I have with my mother and child is eternal and truthful.
Ata na komi avion wapi na ko kende yo nde aeroport
Even if I had a plane, where would I go? I would end up back at the airport.
Ata na komi ndeke pona mpimbua likolo zala oya nga mapapu,
Even if I had a car to travel far, I'd still end up exhausted.
Malembe oya biso se malembe doucement oya biso se doucement aa
Slowly but surely we will move forward.
A iyo leli ya ngai na yo e bisengo ya biso mibale
This song is our joy.
Ata ba lobi ba loba ata ba fingi ba finga, ata ba yini ba yina aa iyo leli ya ngai na stephie
Whether they talk or whisper, whether they pretend or lie, this song is for me and Stephanie.
Bisengo ya biso ba la joie eee ata ba tongi ba tonga ee ata ba yini Don Pierrot ata ba lobi ba lobaaa
Our joy is the reason they dance. Whether they argue or negotiate, whether they hail Don Pierrot or praise themselves.
Mukenge shay soki osi o signa moto na motema Mukenge Shay
Mukenge Shay, If you don't listen to my heart, let it be.
Tik'o salaka ye ezala zala Mukenge Shay
I feel like Mukenge Shay is doing nothing.
Ako ya ko koma chien méchant Mukenge Shay
Sometimes it's better to act like a angry dog, like Mukenge Shay.
Ko sua sua batu partout partout Mukenge Shay
Mukenge Shay intimidates people everywhere he goes.
Ekatshaka tshaka nga à l'aise Mukenge Shay
Mukenge Shay is comfortable in his own skin.
Stephanie Stephie tshaka nga à l'aise Mukenge Shay
Stephanie Stephie is comfortable in her own skin with Mukenge Shay.
Don Pierrot Mavungu salaka nga vrai Mukenge Shay
Don Pierrot Mavungu is genuine to Mukenge Shay.
Droit d'aimer ezali tika na lingaaa
The right to love is difficult to find.
Linda M.
Linda M.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@geulordselemanikyalondawa2362
Cette chanson resteras des génération en génération, à mon mariage je veux danser Aspirine
@mariepierrenguessan2198
Bon choix 😊
@claudelsabatia9024
Un véritable chef-d’œuvre
@muambayannick3796
Moi même c'était l'ouverture de mon bal de mariage
@jeanmarcelowondo4951
@@claudelsabatia9024 non on
@JoiedeMarie
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@lucaganga6395
Je dédie cette chanson à toutes les femmes d’Afrique❤
@dahlinemilandou1801
Merci de tout ♥️ Mopao la légende
@edwigetsadi3711
Merci j’en fais partie
@colettefanya1610
Merci