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.
Sens inverse
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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kitisa motéma constan a moi eh
eloko oyo kombo bolingo
zala na patience bongo oliya mbuma
mopepe mabé eleki eh
epikoli espoir na nga eh
ba rendez vous manqué
no mata na komi ko banga
ekotinda nga nasegi na ye
faute ya distance
vie d'amour na nga esuki epayi nayo
yaka kozua n'o nga
yo oza mon exes qui ne nuit pas
yo otonda nga motema meke
love esa eloko ya sentiment
kolinda nga yo ekoma synonime ya mort
aiguille ya motéma ekomi kozonga
ah sens inverse a moi eh
a deux metres na nga cimetière
no mata na komi ko banga eh
na kufa bolenge
est ce que na kozua pe kimia seko
na kufa na bo mwana
vie d'amour esuki epayi na yo
mamale mamalelelelele
mamale mamalelelelele
bolingo esalaki ya propre
rien n'est beau que le vrai
kotonda nga motema soki asiliki
tout se pagetage ti ba faute
ozalaki mwana malumu
uhuhuhuuh
constan kopesa nga moto moke
ya nga a bras ouvert
na linga yo
na lingi yo
na lingi nga yo kaka
rachel mateus diro ya dodo
to salanaka ma be
eheheheheheh
eheheheheheh
ndako na bisso nid d'amour
ekoma kata jour ya anniversaire
oligna nga nguyo koma abandaki
kokotisa biberon ya bo mwana
toleli se ya matanga
pour preserver
amour na bisso
yebo yebo
chaire de ma chaire na lela yo
chaire da ma chaire na lova yo
The song "Sens inverse" by Koffi Olomide talks about the struggles of a failed relationship due to distance. The artist sings about the pain of being separated from his lover and reflects on missed opportunities to be together. He questions whether it is worth it to continue pursuing the relationship, pondering on the possibility of death and the afterlife. The chorus "mamale mamalelelelele" is repetitive and signifies the artist's frustration and helplessness in dealing with the situation.
The song also touches on the themes of love and truth. Koffi Olomide sings about the importance of genuine love and the need to stay true to oneself. He warns against pretending to be someone else in a relationship, as this can lead to heartache and disappointment. The artist also emphasizes the need to preserve love and the cherished memories that come with it, even in the face of difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Libala moké ezala ka té oh
Falsehood is never hidden under the sun
kitisa motéma constan a moi eh
My heart beats constantly for you
eloko oyo kombo bolingo
This matter is the embodiment of love
zala na patience bongo oliya mbuma
Patience is required to unravel this mystery
mopepe mabé eleki eh
But sometimes darkness falls
epikoli espoir na nga eh
My hope is strong
ba rendez vous manqué
Our missed dates
no mata na komi ko banga
I cannot get over it
faute ya distance
A mistake of distance
ekotinda nga nasegi na ye
It keeps me away from you
vie d'amour na nga esuki epayi nayo
My love life is lost without you by my side
yaka kozua n'o nga
I need you to come back to me
yo oza mon exes qui ne nuit pas
You are my non-harmful ex
yo otonda nga motema meke
You fill my heart with joy
love esa eloko ya sentiment
Love is the place of emotions
kolinda nga yo ekoma synonime ya mort
Being away from you feels like death
aiguille ya motéma ekomi kozonga
The needle of my heart is stuck
ah sens inverse a moi eh
My senses are reversed
a deux metres na nga cimetière
I am two meters away from death
no mata na komi ko banga eh
I cannot get over it
na kufa bolenge
I will die of longing
est ce que na kozua pe kimia seko
Could I find another like you?
na kufa na bo mwana
I will die a childless man
vie d'amour esuki epayi na yo
My love life is incomplete without you
mamale mamalelelelele
Oh mama
bolingo esalaki ya propre
Love speaks the truth
rien n'est beau que le vrai
Nothing is beautiful like the truth
kotonda nga motema soki asiliki
My heart breaks when you cry
tout se pagetage ti ba faute
Everything falls apart when there is a mistake
ozalaki mwana malumu
You were a good child
constan kopesa nga moto moke
Constantly give me your love
ya nga a bras ouvert
With open arms
na linga yo
I love you
na lingi yo
I love you
na lingi nga yo kaka
I only love you
rachel mateus diro ya dodo
Rachel, my love for you will never sleep
to salanaka ma be
Let's embrace each other
ndako na bisso nid d'amour
Our home is a love nest
ekoma kata jour ya anniversaire
It becomes a constant anniversary
oligna nga nguyo koma abandaki
You left me feeling abandoned
kokotisa biberon ya bo mwana
I'm holding the bottle for our child
toleli se ya matanga
Tears flow
pour preserver amour na bisso
To preserve our love
chaire de ma chaire na lela yo
Flesh of my flesh, I call to you
chaire da ma chaire na lova yo
Flesh of my flesh, I love you
Contributed by Lauren 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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