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.
Orphelinat
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Génération tshatsho
Yo o ndimi vraiment o tiki penza nga na beba o kangi motema yo boyi ata ko ya oh imaole
A zanga papa a zanga mama a zanga ndeko moto oyo oyo a lingaka di eeh oyo a mi pesa
Yo o tonda ngai motema o tonda ngai motema meke ata ko ba mi pesaka oyo ya ngai e leki mbeka eeh
Mikolo e leka eeh ba sanza e leka ba mbula eko leka kasi nga na bosanaka na nga kaka yo te
Mokanda ya poste mokanda na yo eeh na koma ko zela ndenge ba Christo ba zelaka la vie ya paradiso
Yo o ndimi vraiment o tiki penza ngai na beba o kangi motema yo boyi ata ko ya oo imaolee
A zanga papa aaa a zanga mama a zanga ndeko moto oyo oyo a lingaka di ee oyo a mi pesa aah
Yo o tonda ngai motema o tonda ngai motema tshuku ata ko ba mi pesaka oyo ya nga e leki mbeka ee
Mikolo e leka eeh ba sanza e leka ee ba mbula eko leka kasi nga na bosanaka na nga kaka yo te
Mokanda ya poste mokanda ya pamba na koma ko zela ndenge ba Christo ba zelaka la vie étenelle
Amy nga na sengi na nga yo ebele te pesa nga se esika moke Amy oh na songe ya motema po na nga ekoki se bongo
Bolingo na yo ee echangea ngai ee ndenge maman a botaki ngaa na za lisusu bongo te yee
Yo o komisa ngai mawa mawa nga muana Amy ngoo nga ngo muana Amy ee
Yo o komisa ngai lokola soda likili ee lolendo nioso na mayi eeh
Esika oyo Nzambe a ponela nga na mokili ezali pene na yo eeeh
Ndako na nga wuta o kenda Julie e koma orphelinat esengo ekotaka teee
Nga wa yo moto moninga tala nga wa yo moto oyo to kabolaki bisengo na ba pasi hier
Zongela ngai zongela ngai po na bika na ko ya ko wa ee
Bolingo zonga zonga ngai wa yo moninga na yali ko mona pasi isolé na yali ko mona pasi po na yo eeeh
Yo o komisa ngai lokola soda likili eeh lolendo nioso na mayi ee
Esika oyo Nzambe a ponela nga na mokili ezali pene na yo eeh
Ndako na nga wuta o kenda Julie ekoma orphelinat esengo e kotaka tee
Yo o komisa ngai mawa mawa nga muana Amy ngo na ngo muana Amy ee
Bolingo zonga zonga ngai wa yo moninga na yali ko mona pasi isolé na yali ko mona pasi po na yo eeeh
Linda M.
The lyrics to Koffi Olomidé's song Orphelinat tell a story of the struggles faced by orphans and the importance of family and love. The chorus, "Bolingo zonga zonga ngai wa yo moninga na yali ko mona pasi isolé na yali ko mona pasi po na yo," translates to "Love, come back to me my dear, I saw myself alone on the ground, isolated, I saw myself alone without you." This highlights the loneliness and isolation felt by the orphans who may not have a family or support system.
The verse "Génération tshatsho, Yo o ndimi vraiment o tiki penza nga na beba o kangi motema yo boyi ata ko ya oh imaole," speaks to the younger generation and how they are struggling to find their place in the world. The line "A zanga papa a zanga mama a zanga ndeko moto oyo oyo a lingaka di eeh oyo a mi pesa," emphasizes the importance of having a supportive family as they provide love and care that cannot be found elsewhere. The verses also mention the role of religion in providing hope and guidance for those facing difficult circumstances.
Overall, the lyrics to Orphelinat emphasize the importance of love, family, and community support in providing the necessary care and nurturing for orphans.
Line by Line Meaning
Bolingo zonga zonga ngai wa yo moninga na yali ko mona pasi isolé na yali ko mona pasi po na yo eeeh eh
Love, come back to me, my dear, I saw myself alone on the ground, isolated and abandoned without you.
Génération tshatsho
The young generation.
Yo o ndimi vraiment o tiki penza nga na beba o kangi motema yo boyi ata ko ya oh imaole
You truly know how to touch my heart, my dear, when you hold me in your arms, it's like heaven.
A zanga papa a zanga mama a zanga ndeko moto oyo oyo a lingaka di eeh oyo a mi pesa
Your father, your mother, all your family members, who love me like their own child and who give me what I need.
Yo o tonda ngai motema o tonda ngai motema meke ata ko ba mi pesaka oyo ya ngai e leki mbeka eeh
You make my heart beat, you make my heart beat strongly, like no one else can, and that's why I want to keep you close to me forever.
Mikolo e leka eeh ba sanza e leka ba mbula eko leka kasi nga na bosanaka na nga kaka yo te
Days go by, nights go by, seasons change, but I'm still thinking of you, my love.
Mokanda ya poste mokanda na yo eeh na koma ko zela ndenge ba Christo ba zelaka la vie ya paradiso
Your post office box, your mailbox, is where I send my letters, asking Christ to grant us eternal life in paradise.
Amy nga na sengi na nga yo ebele te pesa nga ata esika moke Amy ooh na songe ya motema po na nga ekoki se bongo
Amy, whom I miss so much, you can't imagine how much I need you and wish you were here. Amy, oh, listen to my heart, because I don't know what else to do.
A zanga papa aaa a zanga mama a zanga ndeko moto oyo oyo a lingaka di ee oyo a mi pesa aah
Your father, your mother, all your family members, who love me like their own child and who provide for me.
Yo o tonda ngai motema o tonda ngai motema tshuku ata ko ba mi pesaka oyo ya nga e leki mbeka ee
You make my heart beat, you make my heart beat very fast, jealously guarding what is mine, and that's why I want to keep you close to me.
Mikolo e leka eeh ba sanza e leka ee ba mbula eko leka kasi nga na bosanaka na nga kaka yo te
Days go by, nights go by, seasons change, but I'm still thinking of you, my love.
Mokanda ya poste mokanda ya pamba na koma ko zela ndenge ba Christo ba zelaka la vie étenelle
Your post office box, your mailbox, is where I send my letters, asking Christ to grant us eternal life.
Amy nga na sengi na nga yo ebele te pesa nga se esika moke Amy oh na songe ya motema po na nga ekoki se bongo
Amy, whom I miss so much, you can't imagine how much I need you and wish you were here. Amy, oh, listen to my heart, because I don't know what else to do.
Bolingo na yo ee echangea ngai ee ndenge maman a botaki ngaa na za lisusu bongo te yee
Your love changed me, my dear, like my mother had always hoped for but never could see.
Yo o komisa ngai mawa mawa nga muana Amy ngoo nga ngo muana Amy ee
You give me so much joy like a child, Amy. Yes, I am your child, Amy.
Yo o komisa ngai lokola soda likili ee lolendo nioso na mayi eeh
You make me feel fizzy like a soda, all day long, every day.
Esika oyo Nzambe a ponela nga na mokili ezali pene na yo eeeh
This place that God gave me in this world is only yours.
Ndako na nga wuta o kenda Julie e koma orphelinat esengo ekotaka teee
The house where I grew up, where Julie lived and had to leave, is now like an orphanage where I feel abandoned.
Nga wa yo moto moninga tala nga wa yo moto oyo to kabolaki bisengo na ba pasi hier
I am your friend and lover, just like you are mine, and we promised each other not to betray ourselves or others.
Zongela ngai zongela ngai po na bika na ko ya ko wa ee
Call me, call me, wherever you are, I'm waiting for you.
Bolingo zonga zonga ngai wa yo moninga na yali ko mona pasi isolé na yali ko mona pasi po na yo eeeh
Love, come back to me, my dear, I saw myself alone on the ground, isolated and abandoned without you.
Yo o komisa ngai lokola soda likili eeh lolendo nioso na mayi ee
You make me feel fizzy like a soda, all day long, every day.
Esika oyo Nzambe a ponela nga na mokili ezali pene na yo eeh
This place that God gave me in this world is only yours.
Ndako na nga wuta o kenda Julie ekoma orphelinat esengo e kotaka tee
The house where I grew up, where Julie lived and had to leave, is now like an orphanage where I feel abandoned.
Yo o komisa ngai mawa mawa nga muana Amy ngo na ngo muana Amy ee
You give me so much joy like a child, Amy. Yes, I am your child, Amy.
Bolingo zonga zonga ngai wa yo moninga na yali ko mona pasi isolé na yali ko mona pasi po na yo eeeh
Love, come back to me, my dear, I saw myself alone on the ground, isolated and abandoned without you.
Writer(s): koffi olomide
Contributed by Aaron K. 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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