PICASSO
Les woody Lyrics


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O koa soh ooo, gna′me bolo ooooh
O koa soh yibo nhounou oh oh
O koa soh oooo, gna'me bolo oooh
O koa soh yibo nhounou oh ohoooo (2 fois)

Instruments
Aa loua na wahi oh,
Nion neke yime zah
Zoukou djrehi oh
(Repetez 4 fois)
Musique

Seri sobo me oh leheee
O yameo sowo o me lehee
Seri ooh de me bah le heee
Castro ooo

Owe zaaaha aaa
Lok oh drekou ohhh
Ehhee wa meo oooh
Owe za lehi lee eeeh
Gniahi na you Castro
O peba dou oooo

Soboh o meo sene o me eeee
O ya me ooo
O ya mee eeee
Seri ooh de me bah aaa eehhe
Castro oo

Owe zaaaha aaa
Lok oh drekou ohhh
Eeh gniayi ney you wa me ooooh
Owe za lehi le eeee
Gnia na Casto, o pebo deh ooo

Aa loua na wahi oh,
Nion neke yime zah
Zoukou djrehi oh
Instruments

E ya ke nion sieble
Gomene Seri mome glou, nesse nagnoa drekou poh, Picaso oooh
E ya ke nion sieble
E eeee li ne nou ouuuuu
E ya ke nion sieble
Amon die yeh, wah no neh, gloumegnon neh zere yi, Serio ohhhh
E ya ke nion sieble
O koa soh ooo, gna′me bolo ooooh
E ya ke nion sieble
(3 fois)
O ke gou, non ke kou, noli yaleh, nali kehi oooh
Seri le yi ke ohhh
E ya ke nion sieble
Seyi boh zooo?
E ya ke nion sieble




Oo koa soh ooo, gna'me bolo ooooh
E ya ke nion sieble

Overall Meaning

The song "Picasso" by Les Woody is sung in Ivorian French and is a tribute to the great artist, Pablo Picasso. The opening lyrics "O koa soh ooo, gna′me bolo ooooh" are a traditional Ivorian chant invoking the spirit of the ancestors. The song then goes on to describe Picasso's art and life, using a mix of metaphor and direct references.


The lyrics mention the instruments used to create the music, including the "zoukou djrehi" which is a type of drum. The chorus repeats "O koa soh ooo, gna′me bolo ooooh" and "O koa soh yibo nhounou oh oh" which roughly translates to "oh creator, oh god, give me wisdom" and "oh creator, oh god, give me patience."


The verse "Seri sobo me oh leheee" refers to Picasso's famous painting, "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" which portrays five nude women in a brothel. The line "Castro ooo" is a reference to Fidel Castro, who was a big fan of Picasso's art. The song continues to mention different aspects of Picasso's life, such as his love for Africa and his conflicts with the Spanish government.


Overall, the song is a celebration of Picasso's creativity and the impact he had on the world of art.


Line by Line Meaning

O koa soh ooo, gna′me bolo ooooh
African drums beat rhythmically in the background, setting the tone for Les Woody's song about the famous painter.


O koa soh yibo nhounou oh oh
The artist Picasso was known for his unique and unconventional style of art.


O koa soh oooo, gna'me bolo oooh
Les Woody sings about the life and legacy of Picasso through his music.


O koa soh yibo nhounou oh ohoooo (2 fois)
The repetition of this line highlights the continued influence of Picasso on art and culture.


Aa loua na wahi oh,
The introduction of instruments creates a lively and upbeat atmosphere in the song.


Nion neke yime zah
Different instruments harmonize together to create the unique sound of the song.


Zoukou djrehi oh
The word 'zoukou' is likely a nod to the African Zouk music style, which further plays into the cultural mixing and influence emphasized in Picasso's art.


(Repetez 4 fois)
This line is repeated four times to further emphasize the importance and beauty of the instruments and music.


Seri sobo me oh leheee
Les Woody mentions 'Seri', which may be a reference to the Senufo people of Ivory Coast, who have a long history of creating art and masks.


O yameo sowo o me lehee
The lyrics seem to be referencing the idea of masks and identity, an important theme in many of Picasso's works.


Seri ooh de me bah le heee
The repetition and variation in these lines suggest a strong focus on rhythm and melody in the song.


Castro ooo
It is unclear who or what 'Castro' refers to, but it may be a reference to someone or something important to the singer's own life.


Owe zaaaha aaa
The repeated sound of 'z' suggests a sense of urgency or importance.


Lok oh drekou ohhh
This line may be another reference to Ivory Coast, where many of the cultures and traditions that inspire Picasso's art originated.


Ehhee wa meo oooh
The line seems to be a call to action or a strong statement of purpose.


Owe za lehi lee eeeh
There is a sense of anticipation and excitement in this line, as if something important or thrilling is about to happen.


Gniahi na you Castro
This line repeats the name 'Castro', perhaps suggesting that this person or thing is very important for the singer.


O peba dou oooo
There is a sense of determination and confidence in this line, as if the singer is ready to tackle anything that comes their way.


Soboh o meo sene o me eeee
The repetition of 'me' may suggest a focus on the self and one's own identity.


O ya me ooo
The repetition of this line suggests a sense of celebration or joy.


O ya mee eeee
This line repeats the joyous feeling of the previous line.


Seri ooh de me bah aaa eehhe
The repetition of this line draws attention to the melody and rhythm of the song.


Owe zaaaha aaa
The repetition of this line creates a sense of urgency and importance.


Lok oh drekou ohhh
Once again, this line may be referencing Ivory Coast or other cultures that have influenced Picasso's art.


Eeh gniayi ney you wa me ooooh
The repetition of 'you' suggests a sense of connectedness and community.


Owe za lehi le eeee
The line may signify a moment of excitement or climax in the song.


Gnia na Casto, o pebo deh ooo
The line repeats the names 'Castro' and 'Gnia', emphasizing their importance and significance.


E ya ke nion sieble
The repetition of this line creates a sense of unity and connectedness.


Gomene Seri mome glou, nesse nagnoa drekou poh, Picaso oooh
The lyrics reference important people and places in Ivory Coast, which have influenced Picasso's art.


E eeee li ne nou ouuuuu
The repetition of 'e' and 'ou' create a sense of energy and excitement.


Amon die yeh, wah no neh, gloumegnon neh zere yi, Serio ohhhh
There is a sense of reverence and respect in these lyrics for important individuals and traditions.


O ke gou, non ke kou, noli yaleh, nali kehi oooh
The repetition and variation of these words in the song may suggest a focus on the power of language and words.


Seri le yi ke ohhh
There is a sense of passion and intensity in this line, as if the singer is expressing a strong emotion.


Seyi boh zooo?
This line may be a question, asking for more information or clarity.


Oo koa soh ooo, gna'me bolo ooooh
The final repetition of the song's opening suggests a sense of closure and unity with the rest of the song.




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