Jan 20, 1984 in Fort-de-France, Martinique,
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Jan 20, 1984 in Fort-de-France, Martinique,
French neo-soul chanteuse Perle Lama embraced the traditions of American R&B and Caribbean zouk to win critical and commercial success. Born January 20, 1984, in Fort-de-France, Martinique, Lama was just 14 years old when she claimed top honors in the JM Harmony Contest. The prize, a recording contract, yielded her 1999 debut LP, Challenger, with the single "Akwarel la Sé Taw" winning the Best Zouk category at the annual SACEM Awards. The 2001 follow-up, Perle Etc., expanded Lama's musical reach, channeling reggae influences to win two more SACEM prizes, including Best Female Singer. Lama nevertheless spent the next five years out of the spotlight, finally resurfacing in the autumn of 2006 with Mizikasoleil. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
C'est Toi
Perle Lama Lyrics
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Tu es au sommet de tous mes secrets
Toi que j'attendais mon âme te réclamait
Tu es mon essentiel mon rayon de soleil
C'est toi
Le gardien de mon sommeil
Tu couvres mon corps d'or et de lumière
Tu ouvres mon coeur mon bonheur éternel
Oh yeah
Toi mon ange mon étincelle
C'est toujours mieux sous tes ailes
Chaque jour ton amour est fidèle
Je veux vivre à l'ombre de tes ailes
Emmènes-moi au bout de la terre
Je suis à toi gardes moi près de toi
Chaque jour ton amour est fidèle
Je veux vivre à l'ombre de tes ailes
Emmènes-moi au bout de la terre
Le coeur rempli de joie je n'appartiens qu'à toi
Hahaha heay
Hahaha ohohouw
Refrain :
Tu illimines ma vie
C'est toi que j'ai choisi
Tu es mon paradis
Le soleil de mes nuits
Tu illimines ma vie
C'est toi que j'ai choisi
Tu es mon paradis
L'exil de mes nuits
Toi que j'attendais
C'est ta présence qu'il me fallait
Et dans tous mes souhaits
Nuit et jour Eternel je t'appelle
Et devant toi plus belle
Je me sens éternelle
Pour toi
Tout comme à l'origine je me sens divine
Ow-ow
Refrain
Toi mon paradis le soleil de mes nuits tu illumines ma vie C'est toi que j'ai choisi
Toi mon paradis le soleil de mes nuits tu illumines ma vie
(x2)
Tu illumines ma vie
C'est toi que j'ai choisi
Tu es mon paradis
Tu illumines ma vie
C'est toi que j'ai choisi
Toi le soleil de mes nuits
(x2)
Eternel
The song "C'est Toi" by Perle Lama is a love song that expresses the importance of the person being addressed to the singer. The chorus of the song emphasizes the centrality of this person in the singer's life. The singer describes this person as the keeper of their secrets, their essential element, and the one who brings light into their life. The opening line of the song, "Tu es au sommet de tous mes secrets" means "You are at the top of all my secrets" which shows how important and intimate the relationship this person shares with the singer. The person being addressed is someone who the singer has been waiting for, and their presence completes them. The singer refers to this person as their guardian angel, and as someone that brings immense joy and warmth to their life.
The song also highlights the depth of the bond between the singer and the person being addressed. They talk to this person in their prayers, and their love and loyalty never waver. The singer wants to be close to this person forever, and they make it clear that they belong to them. The song's overall tone is romantic and emotionally charged, conveying the depth of feeling that the singer has for the person being addressed.
Overall, "C'est Toi" celebrates the happiness and joy that love and the right person can bring into one's life. The lyrics are expressive, poetic, and reveal a lot about the emotions of the singer. The focus is entirely on the importance of the person being addressed, and this is what makes the song so effective as a love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu es au sommet de tous mes secrets
You are the topmost in my secrets list
Toi que j'attendais mon âme te réclamait
You whom I was waiting for, my soul was calling you
Tu es mon essentiel mon rayon de soleil
You are my essential, my sunshine
C'est toi Le gardien de mon sommeil
You are the guardian of my sleep
Tu couvres mon corps d'or et de lumière
You cover my body with gold and light
Je parle avec toi dans toutes mes prières
I talk to you in all my prayers
Tu ouvres mon coeur mon bonheur éternel
You open my heart, my eternal happiness
Oh yeah Toi mon ange mon étincelle
Oh yeah, you my angel, my spark
C'est toujours mieux sous tes ailes
It's always better under your wings
Chaque jour ton amour est fidèle
Every day, your love is faithful
Je veux vivre à l'ombre de tes ailes
I want to live in the shadow of your wings
Emmènes-moi au bout de la terre
Take me to the ends of the earth
Je suis à toi gardes moi près de toi
I am yours, keep me close to you
Le coeur rempli de joie je n'appartiens qu'à toi
With a heart full of joy, I belong only to you
Toi que j'attendais
You whom I was waiting for
C'est ta présence qu'il me fallait
It was your presence that I needed
Et dans tous mes souhaits Nuit et jour Eternel je t'appelle
And in all my wishes night and day, eternal, I call you
Je me sens éternelle
I feel eternal
Pour toi Tout comme à l'origine je me sens divine
For you, just like in the beginning, I feel divine
Tu illumines ma vie C'est toi que j'ai choisi Tu es mon paradis Le soleil de mes nuits
You light up my life, it's you I have chosen, you are my paradise, the sun of my nights
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jessi TeamZouk Officiel
Replay replay , magnifique. J'en fais ma soirée en boucle. 🥰🎶👍❤❤
Astrid COYAN
Indémodable. Belle déclaration d'amour à Dieu!!
fairlyagile
I really love this sound!!! anyone know where i can get this song or cd?!?! thanks! :)
zazagyal01
Seigneur tu illumine ma vie! Ton amour reste Eternel
Angela Semedo Cabral
que dieux te bénisse au non de Jésus amen. magnifique zouk chapeau 👍👍👍👍👍
Natapier
Very good zouk song. The artist knows how to sing... Belle chanson. Much love from Canada.
gdiyamona
I love this song like there's no 2moro.Nice one Perle
Aisha Bella
I love this song Oh my God it make me want to dance every time Oohh
NeidesBoutique
i love it!!!
NALWEYISO
Amazing.....Sing it Girl.