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.
effervescent
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Ya monene ekweli nga lelo,
oyo eluti nga motuya ekweli nga.
Ya monene ekweli nga lelo,
oyo eluti nga motuya ekweli nga
ayo ekatchaka lelo alingi.
Fally Ipupa:
Ya monene ekweli nga lelo,
Ya monene ekweli nga lelo,
oyo ya kafumba lelo ekweli nga
uh bolingo na ye ezali la mer
soki pe ocean nga na yebi te.
Kasi ba comprimés Effervescent
nga na yembi, ata na vere ya mayi
na komeka te ekatchaka yaka kozua no nga oza liwa oyo na miponaki ih ih.
Vitamine ya nini? Ih ih oyo na mela na koma sufisant n'amour
kiniamu ya ekatchaka na yeba kolengela ye lelo na lobi ih ih.
nga na lingi sais vrai nga na lingi ye...
nzambe yambala oyo soki na buki lokuta opesa nga etumbu mukolo ya liwa na nga éeh, moto moko teh a lela nga a yoka ata mawa na kende na nga na nzela ya lilita na bolingo na nga.
nzambe nga na tuna nanu osala ba merveille eclipsoleir sanza na moyi
ba zamba na bibale ba ndeke na bibuele
ka si ozalaki te satisfait yango oye kosala ekatchaka merci po otie ye na maboko na nga.
Kolinga te ekatchaka makalin na nga e tanga bongo o ya kolinga annana ketchupe eh. E lobela nga ekatchaka liloba oyo ye alobelaka sais na litoye eeh...
Ooh bazua ba bolingo ba tekaka na zandu ya ngambela ekatchaka polemioc eh barcelone éh
A éh pesa nga ekatchaka ata la muatie ne yo po na nga sa suffi.
ekatchaka maman aloba ka soki bolingi e ye na eloko ya fele boni yo sanza na komi koluka yo na torche tolo pamba na fungula na loboko ya mobali.
ekatchaka nga varimment éh muya trop car kolinga eliki trop tala lelo nga na bela malaria. Ah nga na lingi na lingi eh. ekatchaka ba oyo ba balaki presse ba koma ko regrete pe ba oyo ba balaka teh ba koma ko yoka posa ko bivorse tou justement...
Oh oh ekatchaka ba balaki presse bakoma ko regrete pe ba oyo ba balaka ba koma ko yoka posa ya convole ajusteno...
Vitamina nini. oyo na yoka nakoma suvisan ba bo nguya ekatchaka merci po otie ye na maboko na nga.
ba komi ko lengela ye lelo na lobii...
Ah nga na ba etudie...
nzambe nga na tuna nanu osala ba merveille eclipsoleir sanza na moyi (elengi e fandaka epai na biso)
ba zamba na bibale ba ndeke na bibuele merci po otie ye na maboko na nga.
Kolinga teh ekatchaka makila na nga etanga bongo oya kolinga ngai ehh...
The lyrics of Koffi Olomide's "Effervescent" describe a city in the rain, blooming as though it were in the singer's heart. Throughout the song, Olomide and Fally Ipupa trade verses, discussing their affection for a woman and various vitamins and effervescent tablets they take to keep their love and energy alive. The song also references God and the belief that faith can give one the strength to endure even the hardest times.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love, faith, and a joy in life's small pleasures. The lyrics are poetic and reflective, with each verse revealing more about the singer's thoughts and feelings. Through the use of rich imagery and lively wordplay, Koffi Olomide paints a picture of a vibrant city and a life full of love and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Il pleut sur la ville comme elle fleurie dans mon coeur.
It is raining on the city like it is flowering in my heart.
Ya monene ekweli nga lelo, oyo eluti nga motuya ekweli nga.
The big one is true today, what bothers me is also true.
Ya monene ekweli nga lelo, oyo eluti nga motuya ekweli nga ayo ekatchaka lelo alingi.
The big one is true today, what bothers me is also true, this is what I am talking about today.
Ya monene ekweli nga lelo, Ya monene ekweli nga lelo, oyo ya kafumba lelo ekweli nga
The big one is true today, the big one is true today, what happened yesterday is also true.
uh bolingo na ye ezali la mer soki pe ocean nga na yebi te.
Her love is like the sea, if you have never seen an ocean before.
Kasi ba comprimés Effervescent nga na yembi, ata na vere ya mayi na komeka te ekatchaka yaka kozua no nga oza liwa oyo na miponaki ih ih.
The effervescent tablets that I take, even with a glass of water, I cannot calm my heart that is overcome with emotions.
Vitamine ya nini? Ih ih oyo na mela na koma sufisant n'amour kiniamu ya ekatchaka na yeba kolengela ye lelo na lobi ih ih.
What kind of vitamins? The one that I get enough of is love, that's why I want to see her today smiling.
nga na lingi sais vrai nga na lingi ye...
I love him, it's true that I love him...
nzambe yambala oyo soki na buki lokuta opesa nga etumbu mukolo ya liwa na nga éeh, moto moko teh a lela nga a yoka ata mawa na kende na nga na nzela ya lilita na bolingo na nga.
Good Lord, if at the crossroads, you give me the choice between my life and hers, a single person will be in mourning to admit that I chose the path of love.
nzambe nga na tuna nanu osala ba merveille eclipsoleir sanza na moyi ba zamba na bibale ba ndeke na bibuele ka si ozalaki te satisfait yango oye kosala ekatchaka merci po otie ye na maboko na nga.
God, how many wonders we have seen without realizing it, birds with colorful feathers, fish with various colors, I cannot be satisfied and so I say thank you for everything you have given me.
Kolinga te ekatchaka makalin na nga e tanga bongo o ya kolinga annana ketchupe eh. E lobela nga ekatchaka liloba oyo ye alobelaka sais na litoye eeh...
I don't even know how to prepare food myself, let alone the one I love add ketchup to it. I should probably just confess my incompetence in this area...
Ooh bazua ba bolingo ba tekaka na zandu ya ngambela ekatchaka polemioc eh barcelone éh A éh pesa nga ekatchaka ata la muatie ne yo po na nga sa suffi.
Oh, those who are in love are still in trouble, they dispute all the time, oh, Barcelona Give me the option of trust or not, because I cannot stand it.
ekatchaka maman aloba ka soki bolingi e ye na eloko ya fele boni yo sanza na komi koluka yo na torche tolo pamba na fungula na loboko ya mobali.
Tell mom, if loving someone is a crime, close your eyes and let your partner's hand unlock your wrist and light your way to the future.
ekatchaka nga varimment éh muya trop car kolinga eliki trop tala lelo nga na bela malaria. Ah nga na lingi na lingi eh. ekatchaka ba oyo ba balaki presse ba koma ko regrete pe ba oyo ba balaka teh ba koma ko yoka posa ko bivorse tou justement...
They say 'marriage is a government' but taxes are too high. Today, I feel like I have malaria. Oh, I love him, I love him. Those who are pressured to marry will regret it and those who refuse will regret their choice too.
Oh oh ekatchaka ba balaki presse bakoma ko regrete pe ba oyo ba balaka ba koma ko yoka posa ya convole ajusteno...
Oh, those who are pressured to get married will regret it, and those who refuse will regret the wedding invitation.
Vitamina nini. oyo na yoka nakoma suvisan ba bo nguya ekatchaka merci po otie ye na maboko na nga. ba komi ko lengela ye lelo na lobii...
What kind of vitamins? The one I feel comfortable with is the kiss of the beloved, thank you for giving me something to hold onto. I should tell her today.
Ah nga na ba etudie...
Oh, what have I learned...
nzambe nga na tuna nanu osala ba merveille eclipsoleir sanza na moyi (elengi e fandaka epai na biso) ba zamba na bibale ba ndeke na bibuele merci po otie ye na maboko na nga.
God, how many wonders we have seen without realizing it (beauty is hidden in ourselves), birds with colorful feathers, fish with various colors, thank you for everything you have given me.
Kolinga teh ekatchaka makila na nga etanga bongo oya kolinga ngai ehh...
What I need now is a dish that I can make, that will make her love me more.
Contributed by Juliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeangislinbeutcha1799
Cette chanson et ce clip sont révélateurs de tout le potentiel que le grand Mopao a vu en Fally... même vêtements, même chaise. Seuls les lunettes indiquent qui est la véritable star... la symbolique de ce clip indique tout le potentiel que le maître voit en son très talentueux élève... et ce genre d'élève, on ne peut les retenir longtemps... tôt ou tard. Plus tôt que tard, ils devront voler de leurs propres ailes... Tokoos
@MOKZAV5
Et surtout que le clip était élu meilleur clip, fally meilleur chanteur, koffi 4xmeilleurs à la même soirée (d'où le nom Quadra koraman), etc.
@didierkotoka5639
Merci frangin tu es né voyant. Tokosss
@kamsmakuta8688
Une très belle analyse franchement
@ben-harveybanoukouta6718
Pr Koffi c'etait un musicien ordinaire pourtant il a montrer au monde entier qu'il etait exceptionel...
@oliviercamunani6863
Ton commentaire est vrai.
@nathanmbeni1800
Cette chanson me fait pensé la séparation de mes parents une nuit de rêve et j'étais tout Petit 5ans sans comprendre les mots j'ai versé mes larmes, et aujourd'hui je ressens cette douleur de la séparation alors que nous étions tous petits ... Et aujourd'hui j'ai grandit 26ans quand j'écoute cette chanson j'ai comprend combien l'amour est important.
@veronicaalvares2048
Força, irmão.
@eric-troykahongya3178
force et courage à vous frère,...
@nadiapires82
Force et courage à vous mon fils, mais surtout ne le reproduis pas, car il y a tjrs de répercussions, si tu as su surmonter cette épreuve, d'autres enfants les supportent mal... Si non, bon courage et gloire à Dieu, car tu as tout compris.