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.
Eternellement
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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kufela kuuufela
bomengo elingui nango ngai te
kasi Nzambe apesa nga likabo
eloko eleki motuya dans la vie kombo na ngo bolibgo oh oh
boliihihingo
cherie atambolaka lokola extra terrestre
lorenzo na ngai kitoko cherieehehe
soki liwa eye nako senga ezonga mokolo mosusu nazala ata na yo, nefisque ata mbala moko na mbula
sentiment wana ekozala Eternellement
koleka ata feti ya bonanee eheheh laura nd lorenzo
laurand atambolaka lokola extra terrestre lorenzo na nga kitoko cherie eheh sukali na yo eleki ata yo ya mafuta ya nzoyi suki liwa eye nako senga ezonga mokolo mosusu
nazala ata na yo nefisque ata mbala moko na mbula
sentiment wana ekozala Eternellement koleka ata feti ya bonane eh
kalakala uta kala Fatou Ilunga yo ozala mpese na zando ya ba soso Magui Mwayuma
mais pourquoi lelo oko mpese na kati ya molangui
bakomi kotala yo lokola television ohoh
bakomi kotala yo lokola television ohoh
grand Mopao papa na Rocki na Didiston
nabengui yo na telephone o yambi oui ah
okateli ngai telephone c'est vrai que olingui nga lisusu te
bongo na nga bongo na nga laurand lorenzo nga na lingui eh
bongo na nga bongop na nga laurand lorenzo ngai na lingui eh laurand na ngai ih ih laurand na ngai maman Riva na Londres ehehe
laurand na ngai x2 laurand lorenzo ngai na lingui eh laurand na ngai ih ih laurand na ngai na nga laurand lorenzo laurand na ngai
pamba oh oh se pamba ata balobi
pamba oh se pamba na tika yo te
Nzambe pesa bango bozui pesa nga pe mayele ya salomo na yeba ata kokima sufrance ya bolingo na boyi tokabwana lokola mo christo na mo pangano eeeee soki loboko eyebaka pasi oyo lutu e monaka na tangu ya ko balusa biloko mais oyo kelaka ye ata mawa zua idé éé yo'bebisi motema na nga na oyo sali nga ééé yo'bebisi motema ya grand mopao na oy'osali ééé fally ipupa ééé na nelka nga na lingakayo ooo mama yé
The lyrics of the song Eternellement by Koffi Olomide are in the Lingala language and talks about an eternal sentiment felt between lovers. The first verse translates to "Laura, laugh with me, I see the sweetness of your voice, in the bend of your elbow, I lean to kiss you, oh oh, kiss me, my love." The second verse talks about how even though the world can be tough at times, God has given them strength to continue, and their love will last forever. The chorus repeats the sentiment of eternal love, with the singers asking their loved ones to stay with them forever.
The third verse talks about a woman named Fatou Ilunga, who is being called by the singers on the phone, and they joke about whether or not she recognizes them. They proceed to talk about themselves and their group, mentioning people like Grand Mopao, Rocky, and Didiston. The final verse speaks of the power of faith and love, comparing it to Christ's sacrifice and urging the listener not to give up despite the challenges of their love.
Overall, the song is a romantic and hopeful ode to love that will last for eternity. It speaks to the power of faith and devotion, encouraging listeners to hold onto their love despite any obstacles that may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
laura yako seka nanu ngai na mona zela ya mino nayo na kingo zomi ngai na kufelaka
Laura, you laugh at me and see my love as a game, but I am heartbroken and in pain, and you are playing with my feelings.
kufela kuuufela
I am dying, dying from the pain of your rejection and betrayal.
bomengo elingui nango ngai te
I am a nobody, not worthy of your attention or love.
kasi Nzambe apesa nga likabo
But God has given me a purpose and a mission.
eloko eleki motuya dans la vie kombo na ngo bolibgo oh oh
boliihihingo
Life is a journey with ups and downs, but I will keep moving forward and never give up.
cherie atambolaka lokola extra terrestre
lorenzo na ngai kitoko cherieehehe
My darling, you are like an alien from another planet, and Lorenzo and I both find you beautiful and irresistible.
sukali na yo eleki ata o yo ya mafuta ya nzoy
Your love is sweeter than honey and more precious than oil.
soki liwa eye nako senga ezonga mokolo mosusu nazala ata na yo, nefisque ata mbala moko na mbula
If I die today and come back to life another day, I will still belong to you, like a fish to water, like a leaf to a branch.
sentiment wana ekozala Eternellement
This feeling will last forever, eternally.
koleka ata feti ya bonanee eheheh laura nd lorenzo
Let's celebrate this moment together, Laura and Lorenzo.
kalakala uta kala Fatou Ilunga yo ozala mpese na zando ya ba soso Magui Mwayuma
The world is small, like Fatou Ilunga who is married to the cousin of Magui Mwayuma.
mais pourquoi lelo oko mpese na kati ya molangui
bakomi kotala yo lokola television ohoh
bakomi kotala yo lokola television ohoh
But why are you stuck between these two guys?
They are watching you like a TV show.
grand Mopao papa na Rocki na Didiston
nabengui yo na telephone o yambi oui ah
okateli ngai telephone c'est vrai que olingui nga lisusu te
Great Mopao, papa Rocki, and Didiston called you on the phone and you said yes, ah.
You also called me on the phone, but I know you were lying to me.
bongo na nga bongo na nga laurand lorenzo nga na lingui eh
bongo na nga bongop na nga laurand lorenzo ngai na lingui eh laurand na ngai ih ih laurand na ngai maman Riva na Londres ehehe
laurand na ngai x2 laurand lorenzo ngai na lingui eh laurand na ngai ih ih laurand na ngai na nga laurand lorenzo laurand na ngai
I am alone, alone, with only Laurand and Lorenzo on my mind.
Laurand is my everything, my mother, my world, my love.
pamba oh oh se pamba ata balobi
pamba oh se pamba na tika yo te
Believe me, oh believe me, it's not a lie.
Believe me, oh believe me, don't doubt me.
Nzambe pesa bango bozui pesa nga pe mayele ya salomo na yeba ata kokima sufrance ya bolingo na boyi tokabwana lokola mo christo na mo pangano eeeee
soki loboko eyebaka pasi oyo lutu e monaka na tangu ya ko balusa biloko mais oyo kelaka ye ata mawa zua idé éé yo'bebisi motema na nga na oyo sali nga ééé yo'bebisi motema ya grand mopao na oy'osali ééé fally ipupa ééé na nelka nga na lingakayo ooo mama yé
God, please help them understand my pain and suffering, like Solomon's wisdom.
Although I have fallen, I will rise again like a Christ and keep fighting for my love.
I pour out my heart to this song, and it's the same feeling that Grand Mopao and Fally Ipupa have, who also sing about their mothers.
Contributed by Noah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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