Magic System's recordings, in the Zouglou dance style, have featured in the charts throughout Africa (selling over 1.5 million CDs), the West Indies and in France, where the band became one of the most popular modern African artists.
Ca va aller
Magic System Lyrics
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Lead: quand ça commencait on s′est dit c'est un petit gbangban
On a meme negligé maintenant c'est gaté yé
Notre beau pays qui avait tous ses fils unis
Aujourd′hui est réduit à des conflits tribaux yé
Choeur: ha ça va aller ho
L′union fait la force
Lead: savez-vous que les bêtes et
Savez-vous qu'ils sont condamnés à vivre ensemble
Dans cette cote d′ivoire que nous aimons tous
Choeur: ha ça va aller ho
L'union fait la force
Que tu sois du nord, sud, est, ouest
Main dans la main la cote d′ivoire qui gagne
Choeur: ha ça va aller ho
L'union fait la force
Lead: ahouly ho les données ont changés
à cause de politique tu me tournes le dos he
Savez-vous que nous sommes condamnés à vivre ensemble
Dans cette cote d′ivoire que nous aimons tous
Choeur: ha ça va aller hooooooo
L'union fait la force
The lyrics of Magic System's song "Ca va aller" are a song of hope and unity in the face of the conflict in Cote d'Ivoire. The song begins by expressing the belief that peace, unity, and solidarity can be achieved in the country despite the current crisis. The lead singer laments the fact that what started as a minor disagreement has escalated to a full-blown conflict that has destroyed the unity that the country once had. The chorus repeats the phrase "ça va aller" which can be translated to "it will be okay" to reinforce the idea that there is hope for a better future.
The lyrics of the song also reference the fact that the different ethnic groups in Cote d'Ivoire are interconnected and cannot be separated. The lead singer sings that even the animals and the Dioulas, a Muslim ethnic group, have children together and are destined to live together. This highlights the idea that despite their differences, the people of Cote d'Ivoire need to come together and work towards a common future.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope, unity, and solidarity. It calls on the people of Cote d'Ivoire to put aside their differences and work together towards a better future. The repetition of the phrase "ça va aller" throughout the song serves as a reminder that while times may be tough, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Parlé: la paix, l′union et la solidarite en cote d'ivoire ça va aller
The spoken message is that peace, unity, and solidarity will prevail in Cote d'Ivoire.
Lead: quand ça commencait on s′est dit c'est un petit gbangban
On a meme negligé maintenant c'est gaté yé
Notre beau pays qui avait tous ses fils unis
Aujourd′hui est réduit à des conflits tribaux yé
When the conflict began, people thought it was a small issue and ignored it. Now the situation has worsened, and the once-united country is now divided along tribal lines.
Choeur: ha ça va aller ho
L′union fait la force
The chorus repeats the message that everything will be okay when there is unity.
Lead: savez-vous que les bêtes et
Les dioulas ont des enfants ensemble
Savez-vous qu'ils sont condamnés à vivre ensemble
Dans cette cote d′ivoire que nous aimons tous
The lead singer points out that even animals and different ethnic groups can coexist and intermix, so humans in Cote d'Ivoire, who love their country, should also find a way to live together in peace.
Choeur: ha ça va aller ho
L'union fait la force
The chorus restates the theme of the song that unity is strength.
Que tu sois du nord, sud, est, ouest
Main dans la main la cote d′ivoire qui gagne
Choeur: ha ça va aller ho
L'union fait la force
Regardless of where you come from in Cote d'Ivoire, working together will bring success to the country. The chorus repeats that unity is strength.
Lead: ahouly ho les données ont changés
à cause de politique tu me tournes le dos he
Savez-vous que nous sommes condamnés à vivre ensemble
Dans cette cote d′ivoire que nous aimons tous
The lead singer acknowledges that there are political factors causing division, and many people are turning against each other. However, people must recognize that they are all bound to live together in the beloved Cote d'Ivoire.
Choeur: ha ça va aller hooooooo
L'union fait la force
The chorus concludes the song with a final reiteration of the message that unity is strength and everything will be okay.
Writer(s): Bonvent Stephane Thierry, Kaba Olivier Ydriss, Traore Adama
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Beautiful