Poukisa
Nu-Look Lyrics


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Genre: Konpa
Album: No Stress
Year: 2019
Lyrics by: Arly Larivière

Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa vle renmen m
Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa tchenbe men m

A 6 heures du matin w reveye
Pou di m kijan lanmou kriminel
Ou enkosolab, pat menm ka pale
Rien qu′à t'écouter kè m ap ronger
Toujou ap kache sa m éprouver pou wou
De peur m pa gacher amitye n
Reyalize ke plis mwen ezite
Reyalize chans mwen ap diminye
Jodia m vle fè w yon aveu

Ou souri, ou di m sispann plezante
Sa twouble m ke w pa pran m au serieux
Ou di tout gaf ou fè mwen imbu de yo
Fè w panse w pèdi valè nan zye m
Pa genyen moun ki pa gen yon pase
Erreur de jeunesse pa dwe andikape n
Reyalize se lè w gen volonte
Reyalize ou kapab surmonter
Nenpòt baraj ou kontre

Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa vle renmen m
Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa tchenbe men m

Ou toujou ap rakonte m
Lavi pa janm fè w kado
Nenpòt sa pou posede
Se nan batay pou genyen l
Mwen paka orfri w lesyèl
Mwen pa pwomèt ou richès
Sèl garanti m ap ba ou
M ap renmen w ak tout sa m genyen

Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa vle renmen m (por que)
Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa tchenbe men m
(Tanpri di mwen pouki)
Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa vle renmen m
(Ou inyore tout avans mwen yo)
Poukisa poukisa
Poukisa w pa tchenbe men m

Ou toujou ap rakonte m
Lavi pa janm fè w kado
Ninpòt sa pou posede
Se nan batay pou genyen l
Mwen paka orfri w lesyèl
Mwen pa pwomèt ou richès
Sèl garanti m ap ba ou
Se ke m ap renmen w ak tout mwenmenm

Oh oh oh oh
Dadou ti frè m
David gran frè m
Nou wè mizè mwen

Cheri pou ou pagen anyen ki twòp
Pare pou m sakrifye m
Chemen lanmou genyen zepin
Ansanm nou ka eskive yo
Depi se pou m ran ou heureuse
Anyen pa genyen pri
Bonheur ou se priyorite m
A wi se l′essentiel

Pou eksperyans nou fè
Moment de folie n konèt
Il n'y a plus rien pou n ap chèche
Rès wout la fò n fè l à deux
Epi pa okipe w de sa yo ka rankonte





Men li papa... wa degaje w
Cheri w kite m la ap gaspiye

Overall Meaning

The song "Poukisa" by Nu-Look, released in 2019, is a typical konpa love song filled with heartbreak and disappointment. The chorus repeats the words "Poukisa" (why) as the singer Arly Larivière questions his lover's lack of love and commitment towards him. In the first verse, he wakes up at 6 am and contemplates how love can be so cruel as he listens to his lover speaking. He realizes that he is hesitant to express his feelings for fear of ruining the friendship, and he is losing his voice as a musician. He decides to confess his love to his lover, hoping for a reciprocation of his feelings. In the second verse, he has a conversation with his lover, who never takes him seriously, and he feels undervalued. He acknowledges that everyone has a past and that it should not hinder their relationship. He also emphasizes that he cannot guarantee riches, but his love is genuine.


The song's lyrics are relatable and express the feelings of many who have experienced heartbreak and unrequited love, making it popular among konpa lovers. The melody is also catchy, with the use of a guitar, bass, and piano, creating a smooth and romantic atmosphere. The song's vocals are impressive, with the singer Arly Larivière's signature smooth and soulful sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Poukisa poukisa
Why, oh why


Poukisa w pa vle renmen m
Why don't you want to love me?


Poukisa poukisa
Why, oh why


Poukisa w pa tchenbe men m
Why don't you hold onto me?


A 6 heures du matin w reveye
At 6 in the morning, you wake up


Pou di m kijan lanmou kriminel
To tell me how cruel love can be


Ou enkosolab, pat menm ka pale
You're distant, can't even talk


Rien qu′à t'écouter kè m ap ronger
Just by listening, my heart aches for you


Toujou ap kache sa m éprouver pou wou
Always hiding how I feel for you


De peur m pa gacher amitye n
Afraid to ruin our friendship


Reyalize ke plis mwen ezite
Realizing I hesitate more


Reyalize chans mwen ap diminye
Realizing my chances are diminishing


Jodia m vle fè w yon aveu
Today I want to make a confession to you


Ou souri, ou di m sispann plezante
You smile, tell me to stop joking


Sa twouble m ke w pa pran m au serieux
It troubles me that you don't take me seriously


Ou di tout gaf ou fè mwen imbu de yo
You tell me all the mistakes I make, it makes me feel conceited


Fè w panse w pèdi valè nan zye m
Makes you think you're losing value in my eyes


Pa genyen moun ki pa gen yon pase
Nobody is without a past


Erreur de jeunesse pa dwe andikape n
Mistakes of youth shouldn't hold us back


Reyalize se lè w gen volonte
Realizing it's time to have the willpower


Reyalize ou kapab surmonter
Realizing you can overcome anything


Nenpòt baraj ou kontre
Any obstacle you face


Ou toujou ap rakonte m
You keep telling me


Lavi pa janm fè w kado
Life never gives you gifts


Nenpòt sa pou posede
Anything you want to possess


Se nan batay pou genyen l
You have to fight to win it


Mwen paka orfri w lesyèl
I can't offer you the sky


Mwen pa pwomèt ou richès
I don't promise you riches


Sèl garanti m ap ba ou
The only guarantee I give you


M ap renmen w ak tout sa m genyen
Is that I love you with all that I have


Cheri pou ou pagen anyen ki twòp
Baby, you don't ask for too much


Pare pou m sakrifye m
I'm ready to sacrifice myself for you


Chemen lanmou genyen zepin
The path of love has thorns


Ansanm nou ka eskive yo
Together we can avoid them


Depi se pou m ran ou heureuse
Since it's my job to make you happy


Anyen pa genyen pri
There's no price to pay


Bonheur ou se priyorite m
Your happiness is my priority


A wi se l′essentiel
Yes, that's the essential


Pou eksperyans nou fè
For the experiences we have


Moment de folie n konèt
Our moments of foolishness


Il n'y a plus rien pou n ap chèche
There's nothing left for us to look for


Rès wout la fò n fè l à deux
The rest of the way, we must do it together


Epi pa okipe w de sa yo ka rankonte
And don't worry about what others say


Men li papa... wa degaje w
But he's here, so... you can go now


Cheri w kite m la ap gaspiye
Baby, leave me here, wasting away




Writer(s): Arly Lariviere

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Susan Ann


on Wasn't Meant to Be

So in love with this man.

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