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.
Petit pompier
Magic System Lyrics
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Kizimoh oh
Gagoule Yah Yah Goule Gagoule 2X
On dit rien est tard si la vie se prolonge
C'est au pied du mur qu'on voit le vrai macon oh.
Toi le vieux Digbeu tu fais ton cafe cacao
Tu viens Abidjan tu dis tu cherches femme de feu
Ya Goule Gagoule ca fait pitie oh
Il est vrai qu'on nous a toujours dit derriere un grand homme se cache une dame de feu mais souvent les dames de feu il y a des petits pompiers.
Il a sa femme de feu chaque fois qu'il retourne au village, derriere lui Abidjan il y a un petit pompier.
On a beau critiquer femme c'est femme oh
Quoi qu'on dise elles peuvent pas changer
Refrain
(attalakou)
Le vieux qui la la il n'ecoute pas les on dit oh
Pour lui c'est vis-a-vis
Mille jours pour le voleur, un jour pour le proprietaire oh
Ye Goule Gagoule ca fait pitie
(Attalakou)
Un bon matin c'est a dire six heure du matin qui frappe a la porte c'est petit pompier qui ouvre oh.
Bonjour mon petit, allons on va t'assoir.
C'est la j'ai vu que femme est forte.
Malgre tout ca la elle ne s'est pas genee oh.
Elle cree causerie ou elle parle d'horoscope oh
Quel est ton zodiac, pompier dit c'est Lion.
Elle pose la meme question au vieux
Refrain
(Attalakou)
Le vieux dit J'a mouton parce que c'est mouton qui peut payer maison et puis lion va dormir dedans
Le reste la je connais pas oh
Vous meme imaginez ce que le vieux va faire
The lyrics of Magic System's song Petit pompier start by repeating the phrase "Gagoule Yah Yah Goule Gagoule" twice, which is repeated again later on in the song. Then, the singer introduces the character of Digbeu, an older man who enjoys drinking coffee and cocoa. Digbeu comes to Abidjan, the commercial capital of Ivory Coast, and claims he is looking for a fiery woman. However, he only manages to attract the attention of a young girl, referred to as "petit pompier". The singer then reflects on the idea that behind every successful man, there's a strong woman, but sometimes there's only a small fireman behind him.
The chorus repeats several times, highlighting the theme of the song which is to show sympathy and understanding for the small fireman. They are often overlooked or underestimated, but they too are important and deserving of recognition. The Attalakou comes in after the chorus, which is a unique style of singing and chanting mostly found in Ivory Coast's music, showcasing the song's regional roots.
The song's message is about the strength of women and how they are often overlooked or underestimated. Even though they cannot change their gender or the society around them, they still have value and worth. The song also highlights the importance of recognizing the inequality and discrimination that women often face in society. It promotes respect and understanding for all people, regardless of their gender or social standing.
Line by Line Meaning
Gagoule Yah Yah Goule Gagoule 2X
The singer is chanting the song's refrain.
Kizimoh oh
This line does not seem to have any clear meaning and may simply be a nonsense sound added for musical effect.
On dit rien est tard si la vie se prolonge
It is said that nothing is too late if life is prolonged.
C'est au pied du mur qu'on voit le vrai macon oh.
It is at the foot of the wall that the true mason is revealed.
Toi le vieux Digbeu tu fais ton cafe cacao
The singer is addressing an old man named Digbeu who is making his coffee and cocoa.
Tu viens Abidjan tu dis tu cherches femme de feu
The old man says he is looking for a woman of fire in Abidjan.
Ya Goule Gagoule ca fait pitie oh
The repeated refrain expresses pity for something called Goule Gagoule.
Il est vrai qu'on nous a toujours dit derriere un grand homme se cache une dame de feu mais souvent les dames de feu il y a des petits pompiers.
It is true that we have always been told that behind every great man is a woman of fire, but often those women have little firefighters (i.e. lovers).
Il a sa femme de feu chaque fois qu'il retourne au village, derriere lui Abidjan il y a un petit pompier.
The old man has his woman of fire in his village, but behind him in Abidjan there is a little firefighter (i.e. his lover).
On a beau critiquer femme c'est femme oh
Quoi qu'on dise elles peuvent pas changer
Despite any criticisms, women are women and cannot change.
Le vieux qui la la il n'ecoute pas les on dit oh
Pour lui c'est vis-a-vis
The old man does not listen to rumors, for him it is face-to-face.
Mille jours pour le voleur, un jour pour le proprietaire oh
Ye Goule Gagoule ca fait pitie
There is an expression that says a thief will have a thousand days, but a landlord only one. The repeated refrain again expresses pity for Goule Gagoule.
Un bon matin c'est a dire six heure du matin qui frappe a la porte c'est petit pompier qui ouvre oh.
Bonjour mon petit, allons on va t'assoir.
C'est la j'ai vu que femme est forte.
Malgre tout ca la elle ne s'est pas genee oh.
Elle cree causerie ou elle parle d'horoscope oh
Quel est ton zodiac, pompier dit c'est Lion.
Elle pose la meme question au vieux
One morning, at six o'clock, the little firefighter knocks on the door and is welcomed in. The singer notes how strong women can be, even in the face of adversity. The woman asks the little firefighter about his horoscope, then asks the same question to the old man.
Le vieux dit J'a mouton parce que c'est mouton qui peut payer maison et puis lion va dormir dedans
Le reste la je connais pas oh
Vous meme imaginez ce que le vieux va faire
The old man responds that he has a sheep because the sheep can pay for the house, and then the lion can sleep in it. The singer admits he does not know what the rest of the old man's plan may be and tells the listener to imagine for themselves what the old man will do next.
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mero
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Beautiful