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.
Kot-kot
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Dikidi dikidi dikidi a mamann ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Yee Manika sala noki o ya au secours soso .ye a yembi nzembo ya ba amoureux isolés
Yeee bolingo sala noki o ya chérie na komi'o tambola koti koti lokola mutu aza na libabe
Na tindaka bato na tindaka maloba yo zongisaka eyano tee Maniiii
Dikidi dikidi dikidi... ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Mani ooo makambo oyoo e kangami nga nzoto nga na sala nini ma ndoyi e lati nga kinguni nga na sala nini ma ndoyi eyalaa
Mayi ya miso e tangi nga lokola ebale soki eau potable na désert mbele e sauver moto a lingi ko katshua na posa ya mayi ee Mamy Waza
Dikidi dikidi dikidi na lelaa ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Ba zo ko tongoko ngai ee pesa nga reférence familiale ya prestige na za na etumba oo ya la vie mama
Na ko longa ata nkale mamaa
Dikidi dikidi dikidi Don Pierrot ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Na nani na mipesa na nani na mipesa na linga na linga pe a niokolo nga te
Ndenge nini bolingo ya sens unique boye kaka ngai na niokwamaka aa po na yo eeeh
Yeeh Manika soso ango e leli eeh chérie na maboko ya nani o tandi litama na nga amoureux isolé
Na ebaleee ya amour na yo na zindi eeh mono ngai naufragé
Yo botoli nga elikia ee nga na sala nini ma ndoyi yo o kotisi nga zamba ee nga na sala nini ma ndoyi eyalaaa
Dikidi dikidi dikidi Jeancy Mbengo dikidi dikidi dikidi
Linda M.
The lyrics of Koffi Olomide's song Kot-kot express the emotions of a person who feels lost and isolated in love. The first verse talks about how someone is responsible for everything that happened to them in their life, while others are enjoying their love lives. The repetition of "dikidi dikidi" in the chorus seems to reflect the ongoing cycle of their life in a world where love seems unreachable.
The second verse talks about how the person feels overwhelmed with the love they have received, but at the same time, they feel like they are drowning in it. The reference to "Mayi ya miso" (teardrops) indicates that the person is crying for help as they feel lonely and isolated despite being surrounded by love. The mention of "Mamy Waza" appears to be a metaphor for a spiritual guide that the person is seeking help from.
The following verses highlight the struggle of trying to fit into a society where status and family background matter. The repetition of "dikidi dikidi" appears to reflect the person's constant inner struggle to belong. The bridge of the song offers one glimmer of hope that the person is not alone in their struggles as other people are also searching for the same thing.
Line by Line Meaning
Manika tout ça c'est toi. ba mama ya mboka ba ko welela ko kangi yo suki
Manika, everything is because of you. The mothers of the land gossip about you behind your back.
Dikidi dikidi dikidi a mamann ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Sound of a woman's laughter
Yee Manika sala noki o ya au secours soso .ye a yembi nzembo ya ba amoureux isolés
Oh, Manika, please help me! She sings a song for lonely lovers.
Yeee bolingo sala noki o ya chérie na komi'o tambola koti koti lokola mutu aza na libabe
Oh, love, please help me! My dear has come to play a game of hide and seek, like someone who is ashamed.
Na tindaka bato na tindaka maloba yo zongisaka eyano tee Maniiii
I hear people gossiping, spreading lies behind my back, oh Manika.
Dikidi dikidi dikidi... ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Sound of a woman's laughter
Mani ooo makambo oyoo e kangami nga nzoto nga na sala nini ma ndoyi e lati nga kinguni nga na sala nini ma ndoyi eyalaa
Oh, Mani, what is happening to me? My body is tired, what am I waiting for? My spirit is seeking something, what am I waiting for, oh God?
Dikidi dikidi dikidi hm Bouboule aa Dikidi dikidi dikidi
Sound of a woman's laughter
Mayi ya miso e tangi nga lokola ebale soki eau potable na désert mbele e sauver moto a lingi ko katshua na posa ya mayi ee Mamy Waza
Like water in the desert, my tears flow endlessly. Mamy Waza, the water seller, saves people who are thirsty and in trouble.
Dikidi dikidi dikidi na lelaa ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Sound of a woman's laughter
Ba zo ko tongoko ngai ee pesa nga reférence familiale ya prestige na za na etumba oo ya la vie mama
They want to put me down, but I have my family's reputation and prestige behind me, for life.
Na ko longa ata nkale mamaa
I will keep fighting, even if it's difficult.
Dikidi dikidi dikidi Don Pierrot ah dikidi dikidi dikidi
Sound of a man's laughter
Na nani na mipesa na nani na mipesa na linga na linga pe a niokolo nga te
Whoever tries to deceive me will not succeed, I am not foolish.
Ndenge nini bolingo ya sens unique boye kaka ngai na niokwamaka aa po na yo eeeh
What is the point of one-way love? Only you can make me happy.
Yeeh Manika soso ango e leli eeh chérie na maboko ya nani o tandi litama na nga amoureux isolé
Oh, Manika, she's the only one who understands, my dear. Whose hands will I hold as a lonely lover?
Na ebaleee ya amour na yo na zindi eeh mono ngai naufragé
In your love boat, I am drowning, all alone.
Yo botoli nga elikia ee nga na sala nini ma ndoyi yo o kotisi nga zamba ee nga na sala nini ma ndoyi eyalaaa
You're like a bottle of elixir, what am I waiting for? You're like a beautiful dance, why am I just watching?
Dikidi dikidi dikidi Jeancy Mbengo dikidi dikidi dikidi
Sound of a woman's laughter
Linda M.
Contributed by John P. 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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