Ogou O
Olivier Deriviere Lyrics


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Man) Ogou Oemblesu, ferauyó Oemblesu, Semble semble se.
Mempué samué. (Choir) Ogou oemblesu ferauyó oemblesu
Semble semble se Mempué samué. (Man) Ogou uemblesu Ogou Féraisam
Uemblesu, Semble Semble se Mempué
Samué Agué. (Choir) Ogou Uembleseu Ferauyó
Uemblesu Semble Semble Se Mempué Samué.
(Choir)
Ogou O uembleseu Ferayó Uembleseu Semble Semble Se Mempué Samué.(Man)
Ogou O Uembleseu Ferayó Umbleseu Semble Semble Se
Mempué Samué.(Man) Semble Semble se. (Choir) Mempué Samué.
(Man) Semble Semble Se. (Choir) Mempué Samué.




(Man)
Semble Semble Se. (Choir) Mempué Samué.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Olivier Derivière's song Ogou O are primarily in Haitian Creole and include repeating phrases and sounds, which create a hypnotic and almost trance-like feeling. While the words may not have a clear, obvious meaning, they evoke a sense of power and mysteriousness.


The song is named after Ogou, a powerful deity in Haitian Vodou traditions. Ogou is often associated with war and is said to be fierce and courageous, willing to fight for the protection of his people. The lyrics reinforce this idea of strength and power, using repeating phrases like "Ogou Oemblesu, ferauyó Oemblesu," which can be interpreted as Ogou's chant or battle cry.


The repetition in the song also gives it a rhythmic and almost ritualistic feel. The chanting of "Semble semble se" and "Mempué samué" creates a sense of unity and oneness among those chanting, as if they are all part of the same ceremony or ritual. The music itself adds to this feeling, with its use of percussion and other traditional Haitian instruments.


Overall, Ogou O is a powerful and evocative song that draws on the rich cultural traditions and mythology of Haiti. The repeating rhythms and sounds create a sense of community and power, while the lyrics evoke the strength and courage of the deity Ogou.


Line by Line Meaning

Man) Ogou Oemblesu, ferauyó Oemblesu, Semble semble se. Mempué samué.
The man sings about Ogou O, who seems to be there, as if present, fighting and protecting. The choir joins in repeating his name and reinforcing this idea. The man then sings again about Ogou O, who seems to be present and fighting, while the choir continues to repeat his name, as if summoning him.


(Choir) Ogou oemblesu ferauyó oemblesu Semble semble se Mempué samué.
The choir repeats the name of Ogou O, emphasizing his presence and the fact that he is fighting and protecting. They also repeat the idea that he seems to be there, as if present, and summon him by calling his name.


(Man) Ogou uemblesu Ogou Féraisam Uemblesu, Semble Semble se Mempué Samué Agué.
The man repeats the name of Ogou O, emphasizing his presence and also mentions another form of his name, Ogou Féraisam. He reinforces the idea that Ogou O seems to be present and fighting, while also expressing the idea that he is powerful.


(Choir) Ogou Uembleseu Ferauyó Uemblesu Semble Semble Se Mempué Samué.
The choir repeats the different forms of Ogou O's name, emphasizing his presence and the fact that he is fighting and protecting. They also repeat the idea that he seems to be there, as if present, and summon him by calling his name.


(Man) Ogou O Uembleseu Ferayó Umbleseu Semble Semble Se Mempué Samué.
The man repeats the different forms of Ogou O's name, emphasizing his presence and also expressing the idea that he is powerful. He also repeats the idea that Ogou O seems to be present and fighting.


(Man) Semble Semble se. (Choir) Mempué Samué.
The man and the choir repeat the idea that Ogou O seems to be there, as if present and fighting, emphasizing his protective power.


(Man) Semble Semble Se. (Choir) Mempué Samué.
Again, the man and the choir repeat the idea that Ogou O seems to be there, as if present and fighting, emphasizing his protective power.


(Man) Semble Semble Se. (Choir) Mempué Samué.
Once again, the man and the choir repeat the idea that Ogou O seems to be there, as if present and fighting, reinforcing his protective power.




Writer(s): Olivier Deriviere

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@michaeltheundeadmariachi4494

this actually my favorite song out of the entire dlc

@facehim

Michael Lamas I've been looking for the "Plant the seed" mission variation

@Ghost-ws7uh

It's not a dlc

@biterborkovski6777

Me too

@ImperadorLucius

i wish this "DLC" could be a bigger standalone. imagine one assassins creed in actual africa, Mali Empire in the era of Mansa Musa

@danieldelimafreitas3952

The best game soundtrack ever

@RbFloat11

Isn't there a faster paced version of this song in the game?

@Himmelslaeufer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t3vAxQHY-I

You're welcome!

@karthik9908

@@Himmelslaeufer thank you bro👍🏿

@karthik9908

https://youtu.be/V094BFiNYUM
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