Matthieu Tota, is the son of professional footballer André Tota and his mother is Brigitte Tota. His parents divorced in 1998 when he was just 13. As a child, he studied at an elementary school in Hohberg, and later at Collège Paul-Émile Victor in Mundolsheim, and Lycée Aristide Briand in Schiltigheim near Strasbourg. As a young man, football (soccer) became his first ambition and he wanted to be a professional player. But he opted for music.
Matthieu Tota explained about the origin of his name Pokora in an interview during the documentary Mis à jour broadcast on 26 August 2010 about him on NRJ 12 television station. He said he was searching for an artistic name and happened to be talking to his grand mother of Polish origin and the importance of humility came up. So he asked her how do we say humility in Polish language and she said "pokora". So Matthieu immediately decided to call himself Pokora. Matt came form his name Matthieu. So he became to be known by his stage name Matt Pokora.
He earned some public attention as a member of French R&B group, Mic Unity. In fall 2003, he participated in the third season of Popstars, a French talent reality television show broadcast on M6. The concept of the program was to present possible candidates the winners of which would take part in the formation of a boy band or girl band. He was a crowd and jury favourite, and became a member of a boy band called Linkup formed with Lionel and Otis, two other winners in 2003 Popstars. The female winners were formed into another group Diadems formed of Marylore, Angel, Pookie, Ophélie and Alexandra. In the final showdown, the boy band including Mattieu Tota won the series over the girl band Diadems, who ended up runners-up.
Their first Linkup single "Mon Étoile" was very successful topping French charts, and the debut album Notre Étoile was moderately successful. However the second single release "Une seconde d'éternité" was much less successful despite good sales.
The band tried again their hand in a collaboration with the British boy band Blue making a bilingual English/French version with Blue based on the latter's song "Bubblin'". The bilingual English/French Blue/Linkup version was entitled "You & Me Bubblin". Soon afterwards, Linkup disbanded due to poor performance of sales on releases
In 2004, soon after the break-up of Linkup, Mattieu started working preparing for a solo career collaborating with the producers Kore & Skalp.
Under the stage name Matt Pokora, he released his first eponymous solo album originally entitled Matt Pokora. In 2005, he was forced to change his chosen name after a lawsuit from French R&B singer Matt Houston. As a result, he changed his stage name to M. Pokora and re-released the album as M. Pokora.
The debut single from M. Pokora was the very successful. Called "Showbiz (The Battle)" it was a Top 10 hit in France, and also charted in Belgium and Switzerland. The second single Elle me contrôle featuring Sweety reached #6 in France and Pokora received two NRJ Music Awards for the single. Yet a third successful single was released called "Pas sans toi". The album released on Universal was certified gold.
He also started collaborating with Hakim Ghorab who became his long-time choreographer and took part in many of his music videos. He also developed a close collaboration with music video director Karim Ouaret who directed most of his successful videos.
OK
M. Pokora Lyrics
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Work work work
Hey are you OK?
Tell 'em you're not OK
Tell 'em you're taking off work today
Are you OK?
Ali are you OK?
It's been ages
Since you spent a day just
Don't ignore your doctor's orders
Now come here
Show me how you're loving me
All work and no play
I think we need a holiday
All work and no play
Tell 'em it's your birthday
All your best days are given to your boss way
Tell 'em you're working on us today
Do you wanna be running after money
Or be home hanging with your honey
Now come here, show me how you're loving me
All work and no play
I think we need a holiday
All work and no play
Tell 'em it's your birthday
Ali I haven't even seen you since we left Calais
You've been so busy
It's driving me crazy
You know I gotta be grinding
Sorry if I'm flaking
All this money that I be taking
I'm just shaking what Im making
I'm sending bread and bacon
Back home so they can
Fix what's broken
So baby don't be hating
If you need vacation
Please be patient
I'm thinking generation
'Cause it's my obligation
All work and no play
I think we need a holiday
The lyrics of "Ok" by M. Pokora touch upon the themes of work, love, and the need for balance in life. The song begins by emphasizing the repetitive cycle of money and work, suggesting that it can be overwhelming and draining. The chorus then asks the question, "Are you okay?" and encourages the listener to take a break from work, suggesting that it's important to prioritize one's well-being and relationships.
The lyrics also highlight the frustration of not being able to spend time with a loved one due to work commitments. The singer expresses their longing to see their partner, apologizing for their absence and explaining that their focus on earning money is necessary to help support their family. They reassu
Line by Line Meaning
Money money money
The focus is on making money.
Work work work
The emphasis is on working hard.
Hey are you OK?
Asking someone if they are doing fine.
Tell 'em you're not OK
Expressing that you are not doing well.
Tell 'em you're taking off work today
Informing others that you are taking a day off.
Are you OK?
Asking again if the person is fine.
Ali are you OK?
Calling out to Ali and asking if they are fine.
Tell em you're not gonna be working late
Informing others that you will not be working late.
It's been ages
It has been a long time.
Since you spent a day just
Since you last took a day to relax and enjoy yourself.
Don't ignore your doctor's orders
Reminding the listener not to neglect the advice of their doctor.
Now come here
Inviting someone to come closer.
Show me how you're loving me
Demonstrating love and affection towards each other.
All work and no play
When there is only work and no time for leisure or fun.
I think we need a holiday
Expressing the need for a vacation.
Tell 'em it's your birthday
Informing others that it is a special day.
All your best days are given to your boss way
The listener's best days are dedicated to their employer.
Tell 'em you're working on us today
Conveying that today is about focusing on the relationship.
Do you wanna be running after money
Asking if chasing money is what the listener truly desires.
Or be home hanging with your honey
Questioning whether being at home with a loved one is preferable.
Now come here, show me how you're loving me
Inviting the listener to express their love and affection.
Ali I haven't even seen you since we left Calais
Expressing the lack of time spent together since leaving Calais.
You've been so busy
Highlighting how occupied Ali has been.
It's driving me crazy
Indicating that the situation is causing frustration and distress.
You know I gotta be grinding
Stating the need for hard work and persistence.
Sorry if I'm flaking
Apologizing if there is any inconsistency or unreliability.
All this money that I be taking
Referring to the money earned.
I'm just shaking what I'm making
Celebrating and enjoying the fruits of one's labor.
I'm sending bread and bacon
Sending money back home to support loved ones.
Back home so they can fix what's broken
Supporting family or loved ones financially for repairs or improvements.
So baby don't be hating
Asking for understanding and not to be resentful.
If you need vacation
Acknowledging the partner's desire for a vacation.
Please be patient
Requesting understanding and patience.
I'm thinking generation
Considering the future and the legacy to pass on.
'Cause it's my obligation
Feeling a responsibility to provide and take care of loved ones.
All work and no play
When there is only work and no time for leisure or fun.
I think we need a holiday
Expressing the need for a vacation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Smith, Richard John Phillips, Mathangi Arulpragasam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@justinekoumassegbo4214
À tout mes loupés, mes ratés
Mes vrais soleils
Tout les chemins qui me sont
Passés à côté
À tout mes bateaux manqués
Mes mauvais sommeils
À tout ce que je n'ai pas été
Aux mal entendus
Aux mensonges
À nos silences
À tout ces moments que j'avais cru partager
Aux phrases qu'on dit trop vite et sans qu'on les pense
Celles que je n'ai pas osé
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
À nos actes manqués
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé ha
Okay, okay, eh
Okay, okay, ah
Okay, okay, eh
Okay, okay, ah
Aux années perdues à tenter de ressembler
À tout les murs que je n'aurais pas su briser
À tout c'que j'ai pas vu tout près juste à côté
Tout ce que j'aurai mieux fait d'ignorer
Au monde, à ses douleurs qui ne me touchent plus
Aux notes, aux solos que je n'ai pas inventé
Tout ces mots que d'autres ont fait rimer qui me tuent
Comme autant d'enfants jamais portés, hé hé hé
À nos actes manqués
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé (à nos actes manqués)
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé ha (à nos actes manqués)
Okay, okay, eh
Okay, okay, ah
Okay, okay, eh
Okay, okay, ah
Aux amours échoués de s'être trop aimés
Visages, dentelles croisées, juste frolées
Aux trahisons que j'ai pas vraiment regretté
Aux vivants qu'il aurait fallu huer
À tout ce qui nous arrive enfin mais trop tard
À tout les masques qu'il aura fallu porter
À nos faiblesses, à nos oublis, nos désespoirs
Aux peurs impossibles à échanger
À nos actes manqués
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé
Hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé ha
Okay, okay, eh
Okay, okay, ah
Okay, okay, eh
Okay, okay, ah
Okay, okay, eh (à nos actes manqués)
Okay, okay, ah (à nos actes manqués)
Okay, okay, eh (à nos actes manqués)
Okay, okay, ah
@annadeloris6018
A tous mes loupés, mes ratés, mes vrais soleils
Tous les chemins qui me sont passés à côté
A tous mes bateaux manqués, mes mauvais sommeils
A tous ceux que je n'ai pas été
Aux malentendus, aux mensonges, à nos silences
A tous ces moments que j'avais cru partager
Aux phrases qu'on dit trop vite et sans qu'on les pense
A celles que je n'ai pas osées
A nos actes manqués
hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé...
haa ok ok héé
ok ok haa
ok ok héé
ok ok haa
Aux années perdues à tenter de ressembler
A tous les murs que je n'aurai pas su briser
A tout ce que j'ai pas vu, tout près, juste à côté
Tout ce que j'aurai mieux fait d'ignorer
Au monde, à ses douleurs qui ne me touchent plus
Aux notes, aux solos que je n'ai pas inventés
Tous ces mots que d'autres ont fait rimer qui me tuent
Comme autant d'enfants jamais portés
A nos actes manqués
hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé...
A nos actes manqués
hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé...
A nos actes manqués
haa ok ok héé
ok ok haa
ok ok héé
ok ok haa
Aux amours échouées de s'être trop aimé
Visages et dentelles croisés juste frôlés
Aux trahisons que je n'ai pas vraiment regrettées
Aux vivants qu'il aurait fallu tuer
A tout ce qui nous arrive enfin, mais trop tard
A tous les masques qu'il aura fallu porter
A nos faiblesses, à nos oublis, nos désespoirs
Aux peurs impossibles à échanger
A nos actes manqués
hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé hé...
haa ok ok héé
ok ok haa
ok ok héé
ok ok haa
A nos actes manqués
A nos actes manqués
A nos actes manqués
pas de copier coller.
@paulesympathie3938
Qui l'écoute encore en 2024 ? cette musique est un véritable délice ❤️
@leanebroux9120
Moi
@juliadona3107
@Leane Broux c'est bien
@ruthkabisa3465
Moi
@juliadona3107
@Ruth Kabisa 🥰👍🏻
@fonkpucarol3749
Moi
@gracemanpapasocialtv
Lorsque j'écoute cette chanson je pense à mon papa. Que son âme repose a paix 😢
@queendreyshow838
Ça IRA!!! Bisou depuis le Cameroun ❣😗😗💓😍😗😗
@joellefuger3387
T'inquiète il repose en paix t'en fait pas bonne soirée cogite pas trop gros bisou
@Ricardo1720
@QUEEN DREY Show bisous depuis le Chili ma soeur 💓💓😘😘