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.
L'Eau Et Le Poisson
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Mbisi na mayi ba signaka contrat ti liwa
Mbisi na mayi ba signaka contrat ti liwa
Mayi alakaka mbisi na kotika yo te mbisi
Ata obimi na mukili nakonoya yo te mbisi
Ata pécheur akangi po alamba yo il faut atiya nga mayi
(Mbisi ah mbisi a jamais)
Il fait déjà tard christian itela
Olakaka nga bolingo oyo mayi alaka na mbisi
Christian Itela osaleli yango te vraiment okosi nga
Nayoki nzoto mingayi nake n'hopital ba examiner nga
Monganga akomi komi ba kisi alobi na mela na pokwa
Apres avoir ko examiner nga apesi nga calmant ya fièvre
Kasi tonga ya monganga esali n'ango eloko te
Kisi ya monganga esali n'ango vraiment rien
Christian Itela tshuba tonga ya bolingo epanza nga makila nzoto
A condition que ezala dose unique ebele ebele nzoto pasi
Namipesi é é na yo christian Itela
Namipesi yo nzoto pe molimo ooo
(L'eau et le poisson oh
L'eau et le poisson oh
L'eau et le poisson mbisi na mayi)
Ahééé
(Sala nga ata plaisir bolingo mayi easalaka mbisi
Tout le temps azo laver azo masser azo caresser ye ééé
C'est ça l'amour veritable et durable
Ya yo kaka maloba ozo koka kutu rien bolingo buzoba eee
E bolingo e bolingo
Bolingo mutu pasi ee
E bilengi e bilengi
Bilengi esili na bolingo
E bolingo e bolingo
Bolingo ekati nga appetit)
Ahééé
Ohohohoh ohohohoh ohohohohoh
Christian Itela
Na mati ee likolo ya building
Na mi bambama na se
Na panzana en morceau
Na katana moto oh nabima martyr ya bolingo
Cheri alakaka nga bolingo mayi alakaka na mbisi
Cheri osaleli yango te vraiment okosi nga
Bolingo okomi parent pauvre bolingo ekoti virus
Soki na ye baki nde nasalaki reserve ya bilengi tout
Le temps bilengi ezala na bolingo neti bolingo ya sika
Ohohohoh ohohohoh ohohohohoh
Christian Itela Mokonzi ya sika
Ihiii
Na mati ee likolo ya building
Na mi bambama na se
Na panzana en morceau
Na katana moto oh nabima martyr ya bolingo
Cheri alakaka nga bolingo mayi alakaka na mbisi
Cheri osaleli yango te vraiment okosi nga
Bolingo okomi parent pauvre bolingo ekomi handicapé
Soki na ye baki nde nasalaki reserve ya bilengi tout
Le temps bilengi ezala na bolingo neti bolingo ya sika
Hmmm
Tala lelo oyo yo
Nakomi ekelela bilengi bolingo yango
Hmmm
Bolingo ezalaka remise et reprise
Na tongo napesa na midi na pesa na
Pokwa napesa est-ce que nakomi robot
Est-ce que nakomi robot nakomi distributeur nakomi machiiine
Ahééé
(Sala nga ata plaisir bolingo mayi easalaka mbisi
Tout le temps azo laver azo masser azo caresser ye ééé
C'est ça l'amour veritable et durable
Ya yo kaka maloba ozo koka kutu rien bolingo buzoba eee
Tansia Campbell
Christian Mavinga
Bolingo mutu pasi ee
Myriam Issa Azna Issa
Bilengi esili na bolingo
Blandine Malila
Bolingo ekati nga appétit).
The song "L'Eau Et Le Poisson" by Koffi Olomidé speaks about the unpredictable nature of life and love. The song begins with a call for change as the singer addresses Christian Itela, who represents change in this context. The lyrics go on to describe the need for balance in the world, with the analogy of water and fish signing contracts to signify the unpredictable nature of life. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "L'eau et le poisson," which translates to "Water and Fish," symbolizing the fluidity and uncertainty of life.
The next verse is about a man named Christian Itela who has fallen in love with a woman that he cannot have. The woman represents the unpredictable nature of life, just as water and fish are unpredictable. The singer acknowledges that he is stuck in a hospital because of a broken heart caused by his love for the woman. He talks about going to the doctor and being given medicine for his fever. He is told that the cure for his broken heart is to find love, but he doesn't believe that it will work for him.
The rest of the song speaks about the power of love to heal and bring balance to life. The lyrics talk about the importance of being patient and open to love. The singer acknowledges that true love takes time and effort, but when it is found, it is worth the wait.
Line by Line Meaning
Hé La force du changement Christian Itela là Mokonzi ya sika
Hey, the force of change is Christian Itela, the current leader.
Mbisi na mayi ba signaka contrat ti liwa
Fish and water signed a contract to flow together.
Mayi alakaka mbisi na kotika yo te mbisi
Water carries fish but doesn't wash them.
Ata obimi na mukili nakonoya yo te mbisi
Even love and fish cannot be forced.
Ata pécheur akangi po alamba yo il faut atiya nga mayi
Even when a fisherman catches a fish, he needs water to keep it alive.
(Mbisi ah mbisi a jamais)
(Fish, ah fish, forever)
Il fait déjà tard christian itela
It's already late, Christian Itela.
Olakaka nga bolingo oyo mayi alaka na mbisi
I long for that love where water and fish are together.
Christian Itela osaleli yango te vraiment okosi nga
Christian Itela, don't refuse me that love.
Nayoki nzoto mingayi nake n'hopital ba examiner nga
My heart is sick, I went to the hospital to get examined.
Monganga akomi komi ba kisi alobi na mela na pokwa
The doctor looked at me and said I was suffering from heartbreak.
Apres avoir ko examiner nga apesi nga calmant ya fièvre
After examining me, he gave me a fever reducer.
Kasi tonga ya monganga esali n'ango eloko te
But his medicine couldn't heal a broken heart.
Kisi ya monganga esali n'ango vraiment rien
The doctor's treatment wasn't effective.
Christian Itela tshuba tonga ya bolingo epanza nga makila nzoto
Christian Itela, give me the potion of love that will heal my broken heart.
A condition que ezala dose unique ebele ebele nzoto pasi
Provided it's a single dose, with a sweet and tender love that will flow smoothly.
Namipesi é é na yo christian Itela
I give myself to you, Christian Itela.
Namipesi yo nzoto pe molimo ooo
I give you my heart and soul, my love.
(L'eau et le poisson oh
(Water and fish, oh
L'eau et le poisson oh
Water and fish, oh
L'eau et le poisson mbisi na mayi)
Water and fish, fish and water)
Sala nga ata plaisir bolingo mayi easalaka mbisi
Give me pleasure, love where water flows with fish.
Tout le temps azo laver azo masser azo caresser ye ééé
All the time you wash, massage and caress it.
C'est ça l'amour veritable et durable
That's true and lasting love.
Ya yo kaka maloba ozo koka kutu rien bolingo buzoba eee
Only your words can comfort and give me love, nothing else pleases me.
(Bolingo mutu pasi ee
(Love, the heart below,
E bilengi e bilengi
The belly is full of longing.
Bilengi esili na bolingo
Longing is always present in love.
Bolingo ekati nga appetit)
Love is like appetite.
(Sala nga ata plaisir bolingo mayi easalaka mbisi
(Give me pleasure, love where water flows with fish.
Tout le temps azo laver azo masser azo caresser ye ééé
All the time you wash, massage and caress it.
C'est ça l'amour veritable et durable
That's true and lasting love.
Ya yo kaka maloba ozo koka kutu rien bolingo buzoba eee
Only your words can comfort and give me love, nothing else pleases me.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@odilondemissambou4709
le maitre de la rumba congolaise qui ecoute sa en 2020
@claudioneves1932
Faux c’est pas lui
@mandongaafonsoafonso9098
Koffi Olomide grand Pretre qui ecoute ça en 2023 ?? Je me souvien enconre 2012
@etresoimerebio5179
❤❤❤ présente
@HiggsDestinMBEMBA
Koffi Olomidé grand guitariste c'est la belle chanson
@user-od5fq9sm7s
Chanson+clip, toujours likolo❤
@tigre1624
Profondes pensées à mon ami et frère Pipo Lizagu, l'un des hommes de base et de l'ombre du quadra koraman et réel auteur compositeur de cette chanson ainsi que bien d'autres que j'ai eu l'opportunité d'écouter avant que tu ne les travaille avec le grand mopao pour en faire des chefs d'oeuvre comme celui-ci. Quand je pense qu'avec un tel talent pour la composition des chansons tu souffres au Congo et es obligé de les céder à des musiciens connus sans même être cité comme un des auteurs, j'ai honte pour notre nation mon frère...
@lesaintnariusdunda7450
Rigo Star Le Professionnel incontestable bravo le vieux
@steventati5382
Love the song
@auxenceoyona2716
Le poisson dans l'eau, une belle chanson qui fait réfléchir ❤