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.
Classe Tendresse
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Je t'aime si fort mon amour qu'aimer devrait s'écrire avec deux M
Pasi na nga ezoki pota, souffrance na nga etangisi mayi ya miso, chagrin na nga ekomai ko senga la paix, chemin de la croix na nga eluti, amour na yo ezalaki moyi se pe sanza, zongisela nga ata jour moko ya la joie
amilo amilo, ngai awa mawa souci
elamba ezipaka, cicatrice ya nzoto,
nzoto ebombaka, elembo ya motema
maboko ekomi kolemba komema mokuya
Kato bolingo, ya yo na ngai, ekota makila lokola poison, kato mon amour, nazali wa yo toujours, na bo na ngai ko silisa kozala esclave na yo kato (x2)
amilo, amilo, ngai awa, sango pamba
amilo, amilo, ngai awa souci
amilo, amilo, ngai awa mawa, bebo
amilo, amilo, ngai awa mawa trop
Yak'osilisa ko boma nga ngo, yak'osolisa ko boma nga ngo, pema na nga ya souka yak'ozwa ya ofélé, cimetière pe ezanga chambre
baninga ba kolinga ba kozwaka bolingo, oyo ya nga ekomi na koma livre mobimba po olinga nga kato
Yak'osilisa ko boma nga ngo, yak'osolisa ko boma nga ngo, pema na nga ya souka yak'ozwa ya ofélé, cimetière pe ezanga chambre
La vie na nga ne yebi, la vie na nga na moni, po minzoto eko ngala se boye, po ba nzoto eko ngelaka se lokola fololo,
amilo, amilo, amilo...
Yak'osilisa ko boma nga ngo, yak'osolisa ko boma nga ngo, pema na nga ya souka yak'ozwa ya ofélé, cimetière pe ezanga chambre
Ko zwaka nga te escale, ngai destination na nga ezali yo c'est écrit nzambe apona yo
Yak'osilisa ko boma nga ngo, yak'osolisa ko boma nga ngo, pema na nga ya souka yak'ozwa ya ofélé, cimetière pe ezanga chambre
Baninga ba kolingaka bako zwaka bolingo, oyo ya nga ekomi na tanga bible mobimba po olinga nga
Yak'osilisa ko boma nga ngo, yak'osolisa ko boma nga ngo, pema na nga ya souka yak'ozwa ya ofélé, cimetière pe ezanga chambre
The song Classe Tendresse by Koffi Olomide is a love ballad that explores the depths of affection between two people. The first stanza, "Yaka ngomo ekomi kozipa nga yo, yaka ngomo ekomi ko kunda ngai," speaks to the idea that the singer is willing to be vulnerable and open to their love interest. The second stanza, "Je t'aime si fort mon amour qu'aimer devrait s'écrire avec deux M," is an expression of the depth of the singer's love, suggesting that it is so great that the word "love" should be spelled with two M's instead of one.
The rest of the song continues to explore the agony and ecstasy of love, with the singer expressing their willingness to go through pain and suffering if it means being with their love. They also express their desire to be consistently affectionate and intimate with their love interest, with lines like "Yo moko omesanisa nga ba bisoux" (you alone can make me kiss) and "yo moto olongolaka nga ba pensées" (you alone can make me think).
Overall, the song paints a picture of intense love and devotion, with the singer willing to endure any hardship for the sake of their love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Yaka ngomo ekomi kozipa nga yo, yaka ngomo ekomi ko kunda ngai
You are the one who makes my heart race, you are the one who keeps it beating
Pasi na nga ezoki pota, souffrance na nga etangisi mayi ya miso, chagrin na nga ekomai ko senga la paix, chemin de la croix na nga eluti, amour na yo ezalaki moyi se pe sanza, zongisela nga ata jour moko ya la joie
My feet may stumble, my sufferings may fill my eyes with tears, my sorrows may try to steal my peace, my life may have its share of hardships, but your love brings joy to my heart every day
amilo amilo, ngai awa mawa souci
My heart beats fast, I'm afraid of worries
Yo moko omesanisa nga ba bisoux, kelasi okotisaki nga ya tendresse, yo moto olongolaka nga ba pensées, yo moko olongolaka nga ba pinzoli, na yaki ndambu okomosaki nga mibomba, elamba ezipaka, cicatrice ya nzoto, nzoto ebombaka, elembo ya motema, maboko ekomi kolemba komema mokuya
You whisper kisses to me, your tenderness teaches me, your passion fills my thoughts, you embrace me with your desires, the sting of love wounds me, leaving scars on my heart, my heart overflows with emotions, my hands write poems of love
Kato bolingo, ya yo na ngai, ekota makila lokola poison, kato mon amour, nazali wa yo toujours, na bo na ngai ko silisa kozala esclave na yo kato (x2)
Your love, it's like poison to me, my love, I will always be yours, when I'm with you, I feel enslaved by your love
amilo, amilo, ngai awa, sango pamba, amilo, amilo, ngai awa souci, amilo, amilo, ngai awa mawa, bebo, amilo, amilo, ngai awa mawa trop
My heart beats, I'm worried, my heart is happy, I'm crazy, my heart is too happy
Yak'osilisa ko boma nga ngo, yak'osolisa ko boma nga ngo, pema na nga ya souka yak'ozwa ya ofélé, cimetière pe ezanga chambre
You take me to a world beyond, where even the cemetery turns into a bedroom
baninga ba kolinga ba kozwaka bolingo, oyo ya nga ekomi na koma livre mobimba po olinga nga kato
Those who love to spread hate, my love for you is like a thick book that will make you think again
La vie na nga ne yebi, la vie na nga na moni, po minzoto eko ngala se boye, po ba nzoto eko ngelaka se lokola fololo
My life is in your hands, my eyes see only you, my soul rejoices in you, my heart beats like a drum for you
Ko zwaka nga te escale, ngai destination na nga ezali yo c'est écrit nzambe apona yo
I have no other destination, my destiny is written by God
Contributed by Tristan E. 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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