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.
Doubehi
Magic System Lyrics
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Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Doubehi oh, Doubehi oh eh
Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
On s'était dit beaucoup de chosesDans notre galère oh, Anoumabo oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
On dormait ensemble, oh
Une cigarette à deux, oh
C'était vraiment l'amitié, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Mon malheur c'était ton malheur, eh
Aujourd'hui tu refuses, oh
De partager mon bonheur, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
On dit l'homme propose, oh
Gnamien dispose, oh
Chacun a son destin, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Doubehi oh, Doubehi oh eh
Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Doubehi oh, Doubehi oh eh
Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Ceux que tu écoutes aujourd'hui, eh
N'étaient pas présents, oh
Quand on mangeait à crédit, oh
Chez moi c'est chez toi, oh
Je t'ai invité à la maison, oh
Tu as refusé de venir, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Malgré tout, tu restes mon frère, eh
N'écoute pas les on-dit, oh
On a grandit ensemble, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
On dit frappe, on ouvrira, oh
J'ai fait le contraire, oh
J'ai ouvert, tu m'as frappé, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Doubehi oh, Doubehi oh eh
Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Doubehi oh, Doubehi oh eh
Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Mon ami, tu étais pour moi le frère que ma mère ne m'a pas donné
Alors pourquoi ce changement si brusque à mon égard?
Doubehi, Doubehi oh eh
Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Doubehi oh, Doubehi oh eh
Vieux Olivier, oh
Faut te souvenir, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Tchôtchok à Douala, oh
Palé Gaston à Ouaga, oh
Braza à Paris, oh
Tu peux tout dire de moi, oh
Moi je fais des prières, oh
Pour que tu avances, oh
Olivier Capo, oh
Laïdo l'impériale, oh
Kaba Mignon, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi), Doubehi oh eh
Jean Yves le faucon, oh
Dezy Champion, oh
Waze de Waze, oh!
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Armand de Bordeaux, oh
Fais des prières, oh
On a besoin de soutien, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
À vous mes commissaires, oh
Commissaire Dibi, oh
Zokohi oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Gnaoua Dorgeles, oh
Gogo Gnakouri, oh
Bakayoko, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Commissaire Baro, oh
Commissaire Bini, oh
Paul Olivier, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Esprit Watcha, oh
Esso Mélèdje, oh
Commissaire Kader, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Je suis au garde à vous, oh
John Pouk, c'est toi le last, oh
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
The song "Doubehi" is an emotional tribute to an old friend named Doubehi. The song starts with a repetitive chant of "Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi" which translates to "Doubehi, remember." This is followed by Magic System reminiscing about the hard times they spent together and how they slept together, shared cigarettes, and supported each other through their struggles. They highlight that they were truly each other's friend and had a bond that went beyond just mere acquaintances.
However, things have changed since then, and Doubehi refuses to share Magic System's happiness now that they have overcome their troubles. Magic System acknowledges that everyone has their own destiny, but it hurts to see their once very close friendship reduced to nothing. They urge Doubehi to remember what they went through and not be influenced by rumors and hearsay. The song ends with Magic System listing the names of several friends and asking for their support while acknowledging that they still care for Doubehi as their brother.
Overall, the song explores the theme of friendship and how it can impact one's life. It highlights the importance of sticking by each other in difficult times and how it hurts when someone you considered a close friend leaves you behind. The lyrics are emotional and convey a sense of nostalgia for times gone by.
Line by Line Meaning
Doubehi oh, Doubehi oh eh
Doubehi, oh Doubehi, remember
Doubehi oh, Doubehi souviens-toi
Doubehi, oh Doubehi, remember
(Ah, ah Doubehi)
Ah, ah Doubehi
On s'était dit beaucoup de choses
We had talked about a lot of things
Dans notre galère oh, Anoumabo oh
In our struggle, oh Anoumabo oh
On dormait ensemble, oh
We used to sleep together, oh
Une cigarette à deux, oh
A cigarette for two, oh
C'était vraiment l'amitié, oh
That was true friendship, oh
Mon malheur c'était ton malheur, eh
My sorrow was also your sorrow, eh
Aujourd'hui tu refuses, oh
Today you're refusing, oh
De partager mon bonheur, oh
To share in my joy, oh
On dit l'homme propose, oh
They say man proposes, oh
Gnamien dispose, oh
Gnamien disposes, oh
Chacun a son destin, oh
Everyone has their destiny, oh
Ceux que tu écoutes aujourd'hui, eh
Those you listen to today, eh
N'étaient pas présents, oh
Were not present, oh
Quand on mangeait à crédit, oh
When we were eating on credit, oh
Chez moi c'est chez toi, oh
My place is your place, oh
Je t'ai invité à la maison, oh
I invited you to my house, oh
Tu as refusé de venir, oh
You refused to come, oh
Malgré tout, tu restes mon frère, eh
Despite everything, you're still my brother, eh
N'écoute pas les on-dit, oh
Don't listen to hearsay, oh
On a grandit ensemble, oh
We grew up together, oh
On dit frappe, on ouvrira, oh
They say knock, and the door will open, oh
J'ai fait le contraire, oh
I did the opposite, oh
J'ai ouvert, tu m'as frappé, oh
I opened and you hit me, oh
Mon ami, tu étais pour moi le frère que ma mère ne m'a pas donné
My friend, you were the brother my mother never gave me
Alors pourquoi ce changement si brusque à mon égard?
So why this sudden change towards me?
Vieux Olivier, oh
Old Olivier, oh
Faut te souvenir, oh
You must remember, oh
Tchôtchok à Douala, oh
Tchôtchok in Douala, oh
Palé Gaston à Ouaga, oh
Palé Gaston in Ouaga, oh
Braza à Paris, oh
Braza in Paris, oh
Tu peux tout dire de moi, oh
You can say anything about me, oh
Moi je fais des prières, oh
But I pray, oh
Pour que tu avances, oh
So that you can progress, oh
Olivier Capo, oh
Olivier Capo, oh
Laïdo l'impériale, oh
Laïdo the imperial, oh
Kaba Mignon, oh
Kaba Mignon, oh
Jean Yves le faucon, oh
Jean Yves the falcon, oh
Dezy Champion, oh
Dezy Champion, oh
Waze de Waze, oh!
Waze from Waze, oh!
Armand de Bordeaux, oh
Armand from Bordeaux, oh
Fais des prières, oh
Say some prayers, oh
On a besoin de soutien, oh
We need support, oh
À vous mes commissaires, oh
To you, my commissioners, oh
Commissaire Dibi, oh
Commissioner Dibi, oh
Zokohi oh
Zokohi, oh
Gnaoua Dorgeles, oh
Gnaoua Dorgeles, oh
Gogo Gnakouri, oh
Gogo Gnakouri, oh
Bakayoko, oh
Bakayoko, oh
Commissaire Baro, oh
Commissioner Baro, oh
Commissaire Bini, oh
Commissioner Bini, oh
Paul Olivier, oh
Paul Olivier, oh
Esprit Watcha, oh
Esprit Watcha, oh
Esso Mélèdje, oh
Esso Mélèdje, oh
Commissaire Kader, oh
Commissioner Kader, oh
Je suis au garde à vous, oh
I am at attention, oh
John Pouk, c'est toi le last, oh
John Pouk, you're the last, oh
Writer(s): Salif Traore, Olivier Ble
Contributed by Elijah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nycoshouse
Doubehi oh! Doubehi oh eh!
Doubehi oh! Doubehi, remember?
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
We had said a lot,
in our galley oh, Anoumabo oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
We slept together oh!
a cigarette for two oh!
it was really friendship oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
My misfortune was your misfortune!
Today you refuse oh,
to share my happiness oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
We say the man proposes oh!
Gnamien has oh!
everyone has their destiny oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
[Refrain]
Those you listen to today eh!
were not there oh,
when we ate on credit oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
At my place it's your house oh!
I invited you to the house oh!
you refused to come oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
In spite of all you remain my brother eh!
do not listen to the "we say" oh!
we grew up together oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
We say knock, we open oh!
I did the opposite oh!
I opened you hit me oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
[Refrain]
"My friend, you were the brother my mother did not give me, so why is this change so abrupt to me?"
Doubehi oh! Doubehi oh eh!
Doubehi oh! Doubehi, remember?
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
Doubehi oh! Doubehi oh eh!
old Olivier oh!
You must remember oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
Chocho to Douala oh!
Pale Gaston in Ouaga oh!
Braza in Paris oh!
You can tell everything about me oh!
I do prayers oh!
for you to advance oh!
Olivier Capo oh!
Laïdo the imperial oh!
Cute Kaba oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
Jean Yves the falcon oh!
Dezy Champion oh!
Waze Waze oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
Armand de Bordeaux oh!
pray oh!
We need support oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
To you, my commissioners, oh!
Commissioner Dibi oh!
Zokohi oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
Gnaoua Dorgeles oh!
Gogo Gnakouri oh!
Bakayoko oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
Commissioner Baro oh!
Commissioner Bini oh!
Paul Olivier oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
Watcha spirit oh!
Esso Melèdje oh!
Commissioner Kader oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
I'm at your attention oh!
John Pouk, you're the last one oh!
(ah! ah Doubehi.)
@nycoshouse
remix premier gaou 🚀https://youtu.be/ce4c9D4olQ8
@sebastiandjomgoue4854
Qui est encore là en 2024 a écouté cette chanson et médité 😥... Très profond
@abdoulrazakzonga7197
Je suis burkinabè mais les musiques ivoiriennes ont bercé carrément mon enfance ❤
@Madderjunior
Moi🙌🏾🔥
@MayoMayo-n1o
J'y suis ❤😢
@MarinaLulu-w3b
26 décembre 2024 j’écoute encore ça
@KassiAdingra
Toujours
@rachidfoussadjogo-lq5fc
2023 nous sommes encore en écoutant cette musique qui à bercé notre enfance merci encore
@zairoualidou423
Qui est venu ici après avoir écouté Camso "des marabouts" hier au plateau de pplk de la 3?
@jessyondo7181
Moi ohh 😅