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.
sauve qui peut
Koffi Olomide Lyrics
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Yahweh c'est trop ooh Yahweh moyen eza lisusu te
Sur la terre sauve qui peut bato ba za na débandade
Malgré mabondeli nioso tout ndenge nini ozo répondre rien
Comme les femmes délaissées ba téléphones na chevet
Tous les humains bible en main baza ko senga lobiko
Notre père qui est aux cieux soit un peu plus proche de nous
Yahweh c'est trop oooh Yahweh moyen eza lisusu te
Sur la terre sauve qui peut bato ba za na débandade
Malgré mabondeli nioso tout ndenge nini ozo répondre rien
Comme les femmes délaissées ba téléphones na chevet
Tous les humains bible en main baza ko senga lobiko
Notre Père qui est aux cieux soit un peu plus proche de nous
Mokolo mosusu mua moke bimisa moto na mapata aah
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh motema bikisa bato Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh mokili eza ndako na yo
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh tikisa bato ko lela Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh sukisa sukisa satan
Yahweh oza bon, indulgent Yahweh oza miséricorde
On se plaint HIV e bakisami na Apartheid na Sahel S.O.S na Tiers-Monde avenir rayé
Que de larmes na ba favelas ndunda na mayi a kola
Mokili eza ya yo ya satana te et pourtant tozo vivre na enfer
Yahweh oza bon indulgent Yahweh oza miséricorde
On se plaint HIV e bakisami na Apartheid
Na Sahel S.O.S na Tiers-Monde avenir rayé
Que de larmes na ba favelas ndunda na mayi a kola
Mokili eza ya yo ya satana te et pourtant tozo vivre na enfer
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh motema bikisa bato Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh mokili eza ndako na yo
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh tikisa bato ko lela Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh sukisa sukisa satan
Besoin na yo Yahweh na mokili ezali ya trop
Bolingo moko te na mitema ya bato oyo o ti oyo ya yo
Na boni o pesa moto a kela mbongo ba masini na mandoki
A sali ndenge mutu a komi na sanza kasi a lembi ko longa liwa
A keli informatique a sali magie kasi a lembi ko kela bonheur
L'homme n'a pas assez de toute sa vie pour changer la terre en champs d'amour
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh motema bikisa bato Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh mokili eza ndako na yo
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh tikisa bato ko lela Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh sukisa sukisa satan
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh motema bikisa bato Yahweh ya bolingi Yahweh mokiki eza ndako na yo
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh tikisa bato ko lela
Linda M.
The song "Sauve Qui Peut" by Koffi Olomide starts with the line "Tshatsho... Yahweh c'est trop ooh Yahweh moyen eza lisusu te" which translates to "Tshatsho... Yahweh it's too much, Yahweh it's unbearable". The song reflects on the struggles of life on Earth and the need for salvation from God ("Yahweh"). The chorus repeats the phrase "Sauve Qui Peut" which means "every man for himself" and highlights the desperation and chaos that can ensue in difficult times.
The lyrics also touch on themes of abandonment and unanswered pleas for help. The line "Comme les femmes délaissées ba téléphones na chevet" translates to "Like abandoned women with phones by their bedside" and portrays a sense of neglect and isolation. The song also mentions various global issues like HIV, Apartheid, and Third World suffering, emphasizing the need for divine intervention.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of hopelessness and the plea for salvation and mercy from God in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Tshatsho...
Beginning of the song, no specific meaning
Yahweh c'est trop ooh Yahweh moyen eza lisusu te
Oh God, it's too much, you are not present among us
Sur la terre sauve qui peut bato ba za na débandade
On earth, everyone is in disarray, save yourself if you can
Malgré mabondeli nioso tout ndenge nini ozo répondre rien
Despite all the religious teachings, no one can answer anything
Comme les femmes délaissées ba téléphones na chevet
Like abandoned women with phones by their side
Tous les humains bible en main baza ko senga lobiko
All humans with Bibles in hand cannot reason or think critically
Notre père qui est aux cieux soit un peu plus proche de nous
Our Father who is in heaven, please be a little closer to us
Mokolo mosusu mua moke bimisa moto na mapata aah
Another day tomorrow, send someone to rescue us
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh motema bikisa bato Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh mokili eza ndako na yo
Oh God of love, touch human hearts. Oh God of love, the world is your home
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh tikisa bato ko lela Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh sukisa sukisa satan
Oh God of love, guide us in our journey. Oh God of love, crush Satan
Yahweh oza bon, indulgent Yahweh oza miséricorde
Oh God, you are good and merciful
On se plaint HIV e bakisami na Apartheid na Sahel S.O.S na Tiers-Monde avenir rayé
We complain of HIV, apartheid, Sahel SOS, and the future of the Third World being erased
Que de larmes na ba favelas ndunda na mayi a kola
So many tears in the slums, in the forests, and in the fields
Mokili eza ya yo ya satana te et pourtant tozo vivre na enfer
The world belongs to you, not Satan, yet we live in hell
Besoin na yo Yahweh na mokili ezali ya trop
We need you, God, the world is too much
Bolingo moko te na mitema ya bato oyo o ti oyo ya yo
Love is not in the hearts of those who possess it
Na boni o pesa moto a kela mbongo ba masini na mandoki
I saw someone who trades money for drugs and witchcraft
A sali ndenge mutu a komi na sanza kasi a lembi ko longa liwa
He has knowledge as a person but uses a gun to hurt others
A keli informatique a sali magie kasi a lembi ko kela bonheur
He knows about technology but uses magic and doesn't seek happiness
L'homme n'a pas assez de toute sa vie pour changer la terre en champs d'amour
Man does not have enough time in his life to turn the world into a field of love
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh motema bikisa bato Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh mokili eza ndako na yo
Oh God of love, touch human hearts. Oh God of love, the world is your home
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh tikisa bato ko lela Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh sukisa sukisa satan
Oh God of love, guide us in our journey. Oh God of love, crush Satan
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh motema bikisa bato Yahweh ya bolingi Yahweh mokiki eza ndako na yo
Oh God of love, touch human hearts. Oh God of love, the world is your home
Yahweh ya bolingo Yahweh tikisa bato ko lela
Oh God of love, guide us in our journey
Contributed by Alice N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The smile
Jake
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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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Trecias
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Beaucoup de fautes d’orthographe mais c’est bon
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