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.
L'eau va manquer
Magic System Lyrics
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Pour améliorer notre quotidien
Le progrès s'était consommé
On a même lancé des fusées
Pour toujours plus loin
Inconscients du prix à payer
Car juste sous nos pieds
Une terre abîmée
Car même l'eau va manquer
Même l'eau va manquer
Il faut nous rassembler
Il faut s'entraider
Chacun doit changer
Chacun peut changer
Il faut se libérer nous réinventer
Car même l'eau va manquer
Même l'eau va manquer
Un seul besoin, une seule envie
Préserver la vie et le genre humain
Les rivières ne font plus de bruits
Y a du poison dans la pluie
Qui arrive au loin
Toutes nos forces réunies
De tous les pays se donnant la main
Avoir raison de cette folie
Du monde d'aujourd'hui
Qui ne mène à rien
Il faut nous rassembler
Il faut s'entraider
Chacun doit changer
Chacun peut changer
Il faut se libérer nous réinventer
Car même l'eau va manquer
Même l'eau va manquer
The first verse of the song talks about how we have seen our parents struggle to improve our daily lives and how progress has been consumed. The mention of launching rockets represents the pursuit of going further and achieving more. However, the lyrics also suggest that we have been unaware of the consequences of our actions, as beneath our feet lies a damaged earth. The phrase "Aujourd'hui, les temps ont changé" (Today, times have changed) indicates that things have shifted, and now even water is becoming scarce. This line emphasizes the urgent need to address the impending water crisis.
The chorus encourages unity and cooperation in order to overcome this challenge. It calls for everyone to change their behaviors and mindset, to liberate themselves and reinvent their ways of living. The repetition of "Il faut" (We must) emphasizes the importance and urgency of these actions. By coming together and supporting each other, the song suggests that we can make a difference and prevent the water shortage from worsening.
The second verse highlights the singular desire to preserve life and the human race. It mentions that the rivers no longer make any noise, indicating their silent deterioration. Additionally, it points out that even the rain is contaminated with toxins when it reaches distant places. These lines create a sense of urgency and alarm about the current state of the world. However, the lyrics also bring hope by mentioning the unity of all nations and the importance of overcoming the madness of today's world. This unity is presented as the key to finding a solution.
The overall message of the song is about the imminent threat of water scarcity and the need for global collaboration and individual responsibility to address this issue. The lyrics emphasize the power of collective action and individual change in making a positive impact. It calls for a reevaluation of our actions and a reinvention of our lifestyles to ensure the preservation of water and ultimately our survival. The repetition of "Même l'eau va manquer" (Even water will run out) serves as a reminder of the gravity of the situation and the urgency to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
On a vu nos parents lutter
We witnessed our parents fighting
Pour améliorer notre quotidien
To improve our daily lives
Le progrès s'était consommé
Progress had been consumed
On a même lancé des fusées
We even launched rockets
Pour toujours plus loin
To go even further
Inconscients du prix à payer
Unaware of the price to pay
Car juste sous nos pieds
Because right beneath our feet
Une terre abîmée
A damaged earth
Aujourd'hui, les temps ont changé
Today, times have changed
Car même l'eau va manquer
Because even water will be scarce
Même l'eau va manquer
Even water will be scarce
Il faut nous rassembler
We must come together
Il faut s'entraider
We must help each other
Chacun doit changer
Each one must change
Chacun peut changer
Each one can change
Il faut se libérer nous réinventer
We must free ourselves and reinvent
Car même l'eau va manquer
Because even water will be scarce
Même l'eau va manquer
Even water will be scarce
Un seul besoin, une seule envie
One single need, one single desire
Préserver la vie et le genre humain
To preserve life and humanity
Les rivières ne font plus de bruits
The rivers no longer make noises
Y a du poison dans la pluie
There is poison in the rain
Qui arrive au loin
That reaches afar
Toutes nos forces réunies
All our forces united
De tous les pays se donnant la main
From all countries, holding hands
Avoir raison de cette folie
To overcome this madness
Du monde d'aujourd'hui
Of today's world
Qui ne mène à rien
That leads to nothing
Il faut nous rassembler
We must come together
Il faut s'entraider
We must help each other
Chacun doit changer
Each one must change
Chacun peut changer
Each one can change
Il faut se libérer nous réinventer
We must free ourselves and reinvent
Car même l'eau va manquer
Because even water will be scarce
Même l'eau va manquer
Even water will be scarce
Lyrics © EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: ANTHONY GOUIN TAMBURRO, YANN PAIREL, SALIF TRAORE
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Mero
on Amoulanga
Beautiful