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Kreyol La is the third most popular band behind T-Vice and Djakout in Haiti's Kanaval. Each year the Band is in a competition with the rival Krezi Mizik, also known as Nou Krezi. In 2007, Kreyol La win their first victory over Krezi and had a better meringue Kanaval than Krezi that year. In 2009 they won again over Krezi. In 2012, Kreyol La was declared the third champion band in Kanaval, and won twice from the group band Krezi. It was stated that Kreyol La and T-Vice will finally be rivals in Kanaval but T-Vice will always be rivals with Djakout #1. The Band was once named a successor Konpa Direct band, to one called Konpa Kreyol, by David Dupoux who was once part of the band during Konpa Kreyol era. Kreyol La is a similar band of their rival Krezi Mizik. Kreyol La is also similar to the group Konpa Direct, T-Vice and D.P. Express.
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Ayiti Leve
Kreyol La Lyrics
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Sa kap viv gen yon istwa poun rakonte
Men nou chak gen yon sikatris kap rete
Men nou tout nou sonje moun pa nou ki ale
Si nap vin se yon misyon
Mwen pap kitew dèyè an naleeeeee
Bondye bay li repran
Mare sentiw sere, fem.pwomes poun kenbe
Esi youn nan nou febli na fè tankou fanmi
Mete menm sou zepol mwen, ma mete men sou zepol ou
Leve an nale
Bondye bay li repran men li te vlen sot vivan
Gen nan nou fè 15 jou vanyan anba fè ak siman
Kwem siw vle gen yon rezon Ayiti an navan
Mete menw sou zepol.mwen, ma mete men sou zepol ou
Leve an naleeee
Ohhhhh ahhhhh
Ohhhhh ohhhhh
Nahhhhhhhh nahhhhhhhh
Ehhhhhhh iehhhhhhh!!!!
Se nout ki pèdi san redi poun konstwi
Kounye a nou san zabri nan la ri dòmi
Ansanm nou pataje tout doulè kap manjen
Lem.kriye ou konsolem!!!
Van renesans lan soufle rele tout moun vin ede nou
Sa nou jwenn na sanble bout pa bout na kole li
E lè peyin fin kanpe na fè mesaj sa pase
Na va di yo tè promiz na relel ayiti cheri
Ayiti cheri
Ann al opa poun repiye rekòmanse eeee
Ayiti cheri
Lapriyè poun kenbeeee
Bondye bay li repran
The song "Ayiti leve" by Kreyol La is a call to action for all Haitians to come together and rebuild their country. It speaks of the deep wounds that are left after years of turmoil and natural disasters, but also of the resilience of the Haitian people. The lyrics emphasize the importance of brotherhood and unity in their struggle for a better future.
The song opens with the line "Kreyol la pou Ayiti" which emphasizes the Haitian identity of the band and how their music exists to speak to and for the Haitian people. The next line "Sa kap viv gen yon istwa poun rakonte" means "what we're living through has a story to tell". This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which acknowledges the difficult past of Haiti but urges everyone to move forward.
The chorus "Bondye bay li repran" means "God has taken it back", which is a reference to the many people who have lost their lives in Haiti over the years. The song is urging Haitians to honor those who have gone before them by working together to make their country a better place. The phrase "Mete menw sou zepol.mwen, ma mete men sou zepol ou" means "put your hand on my shoulder, I'll put mine on yours", which is a metaphorical way of saying that everyone needs to support each other.
Overall, "Ayiti leve" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of the Haitian people. It conveys a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity, and encourages everyone to work together in order to create a brighter future for Haiti.
Line by Line Meaning
Kreyol la pou Ayiti
Kreyol La sings for Haiti
Sa kap viv gen yon istwa poun rakonte
What's happening has a story to tell
Men nou chak gen yon sikatris kap rete
But we all have scars that will remain
Men nou tout nou sonje moun pa nou ki ale
But we all remember those who are no longer with us
Si nap vin se yon misyon
If we come, it's a mission
Mwen pap kitew dèyè an naleeeeee
I won't leave you behind, let's goooo
Bondye bay li repran
God gave it, God takes it
Frè mwen siye dlo nan jew
My brother, wipe your tears
Mare sentiw sere, fem.pwomes poun kenbe
Hold on tight, let's make a promise to keep going
Esi youn nan nou febli na fè tankou fanmi
Even if one of us is weak, we will act like family
Mete menm sou zepol mwen, ma mete men sou zepol ou
Put your hands on my shoulders, I'll put mine on yours
Leve an nale
Let's rise up
Bondye bay li repran men li te vlen sot vivan
God takes it, but he wanted them alive
Gen nan nou fè 15 jou vanyan anba fè ak siman
Some of us have spent 15 days under rubble and cement
Kwem siw vle gen yon rezon Ayiti an navan
I believe that if you want a reason for Haiti's future
Mete menw sou zepol.mwen, ma mete men sou zepol ou
Put your hands on my shoulders, I'll put mine on yours
Leve an naleeee
Let's rise up
Ohhhhh ahhhhh
Ohhhhh ahhhhh
Ohhhhh ohhhhh
Ohhhhh ohhhhh
Nahhhhhhhh nahhhhhhhh
Nahhhhhhhh nahhhhhhhh
Ehhhhhhh iehhhhhhh!!!!
Ehhhhhhh iehhhhhhh!!!!
Se nout ki pèdi san redi poun konstwi
It's up to us to rebuild even though we lost without warning
Kounye a nou san zabri nan la ri dòmi
Now we sleep without a roof in the open air
Ansanm nou pataje tout doulè kap manjen
Together we share all the pain we're going through
Lem.kriye ou konsolem!!!
When I cry, you console me!!!
Van renesans lan soufle rele tout moun vin ede nou
The wind of rebirth blows, calling everyone to come help us
Sa nou jwenn na sanble bout pa bout na kole li
What we have, put it together and hold it tight
E lè peyin fin kanpe na fè mesaj sa pase
And when the country stands again, we'll spread this message
Na va di yo tè promiz na relel Ayiti cheri
We'll tell them, promised land, we'll call you Ayiti cheri
Ayiti cheri
Beloved Haiti
Ann al opa poun repiye rekòmanse eeee
Let's go higher to restart eeee
Ayiti cheri
Beloved Haiti
Lapriyè poun kenbeeee
Prayer to hold on tight
Bondye bay li repran
God gave it, God takes it
Writer(s): Kreyol La
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.