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.
Elle et Moi
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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akamata nganaye photo
yalelo apesi nga mbote kutu asekisi nga
la plus belle de fleure
mpela esilaki kala
eleko ya sika eyaki ekuti nga se wana
nazalaki se kozela
Elle Et Moi aaaa
Histoire ekeyi sango ekatisi bisanga
bato bafingi ba tongi ba lobi tii nasuka mboka ke tolingani eee
Ref; ngai nawa pona lamour, nakende se zero, probleme eza wapi balingaki nga na minu dès mon vivant (2x)
Mon amour aza mbuma sukali te na mokokoli, vie na ngai penepene na ye esili bololo chaque nuit chaque nuit kaka nga
zua nga na maboko na yo fillette
kumba na ngambo mokili mosusu***
na ni ayaaa akamata nga na ye photo ya lelo apesi nga mbote kutu asekisi nga l'eteincelle divine
Ref;
+ bolingo na yo fillete epetoli yanga molimo, eau miliki na café na botami encore une fois
The song "Elle et Moi" by Koffi Olomide is a love song that speaks about a man's love for his beautiful and beloved lady. The song starts with the man admiring a picture of his lady and telling how beautiful she is, "nani ayaaa akamata nganaye photo yalelo apesi nga mbote kutu asekisi nga la plus belle de fleure." The man goes ahead to express his obsession with his love for his lady, "mpela esilaki kala eleko ya sika eyaki ekuti nga se wana nazalaki se kozela." He is so in love with her that he cannot even sleep without thinking about her each night, "mon amour aza mbuma sukali te na mokokoli, vie na ngai penepene na ye esili bololo chaque nuit chaque nuit kaka nga zua nga na maboko na yo fillette kumba na ngambo mokili mosusu."
The lyrics of the song affirm the powerful and crazy feeling of love that can make someone totally obsessed with their significant other. The love between the two is so strong that nothing can shake it; "Ref; ngai nawa pona lamour, nakende se zero, probleme eza wapi balingaki nga na minu dès mon vivant." The man is convinced that his love is meant to last forever, and he sings about their love story, which is as beautiful as a song or a melody, "elle et moi histoire ekeyi sango ekatisi bisanga."
Overall, the song "Elle et Moi" is a beautiful expression of love, obsession, and future. Though the language of the song may be foreign to many, the melody and the passion in which the song is sung transcend across borders, touching the hearts of many music lovers worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
nani ayaaa
Who came?
akamata nganaye photo
He grabbed a photo of her
yalelo apesi nga mbote kutu asekisi nga
He reminisced about when she gave him the photo, which made him smile
la plus belle de fleure
The most beautiful flower
mpela esilaki kala
He was sitting there languidly
eleko ya sika eyaki ekuti nga se wana
He was thinking about the things money had given him
nazalaki se kozela
He was lying there daydreaming
Elle Et Moi aaaa
Her and Me, oh!
Histoire ekeyi sango ekatisi bisanga
A tale as old as time
bato bafingi ba tongi ba lobi tii nasuka mboka ke tolingani eee
Even if people from different worlds oppose us, love will always find a way
Ref; ngai nawa pona lamour, nakende se zero, probleme eza wapi balingaki nga na minu dès mon vivant (2x)
I'm looking for love, but I don't seem to find it. What's the problem? People want to see me fail while I'm alive
Mon amour aza mbuma sukali te na mokokoli
My love doesn't need sugar in coffee
vie na ngai penepene na ye esili bololo chaque nuit chaque nuit kaka nga
My life is incomplete without her, every single night
zua nga na maboko na yo fillette
Hold my hand, my little girl
kumba na ngambo mokili mosusu***
Let's cross to the other side of the world
na ni ayaaa akamata nga na ye photo ya lelo apesi nga mbote kutu asekisi nga l'eteincelle divine
He grabbed her photo again, the one she had given him, the divine spark
Ref; + bolingo na yo fillete epetoli yanga molimo, eau miliki na café na botami encore une fois
Your love, little girl, is sweeter than honey. Let's have coffee together one more time
Contributed by Jackson W. 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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