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.
Gazekagnon
Magic System Lyrics
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Tous tes amis t′ont pleuré
Akissi delta t'a pleuré
Les caméraman sont placés
On t′attend pour tourner...
Je me demande qui a fait ça
Créa laisser
The lyrics to Magic System's song Gazekagnon are centered around the idea of mourning for someone who has been lost due to being gassed. In the beginning of the song, the lyrics "Pitié gazéee, tous tes amis t'ont pleuré, Akissi Delta t'a pleuré" translate to "Pity gassed, all your friends have cried for you, Akissi Delta has cried for you." This sets the somber tone of the song and highlights the devastating effects of gas attacks. The lyrics go on to describe how the media is present to capture the moment, indicating the tragedy has become a public spectacle. The phrase "Je me demande qui a fait ça, Créa laisser" suggests the question of who is responsible for the attack and leaves room for interpretation on the true culprit of the gas attack.
Overall, the lyrics of Gazekagnon bring attention to a serious issue and mourn the loss of those who have fallen to gas attacks. The song serves as a statement on the current state of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Pitié gazéee
Please have mercy and stop using tear gas on us
Tous tes amis t′ont pleuré
All your friends are mourning and crying for you
Akissi delta t'a pleuré
Akissi delta is also shedding tears for you
Les caméraman sont placés
The cameramen are ready and in position
On t′attend pour tourner...
We are waiting for you to start filming
Je me demande qui a fait ça
I wonder who is responsible for this
Créa laisser
Créa let it happen
Writer(s): Narcisse Sodoua, Edson David Tayoro
Contributed by Kaitlyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mero
on Amoulanga
Beautiful