Born:
Jan 20, 1984 in Fort-de-France, Martinique,
French neo-soul cha… Read Full Bio ↴Born:
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

Viens
Perle Lama Lyrics

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Sur quelques notes ivres
Nous, nous sommes rencontrés
En se laissant emportés
Sur quelques sons sucrés
2 sourires échangés
Nous voilà rapprochés
Je n'ose te regarder
Tu m'intimides, tu me séduis

Ton feeling m'envahit
Refrain* :
Oh, boy viens plus près de moi
Vini'w tou pré mwen
Sous ces jeux de lumière
J'ai ton doux souvenir
Ton sourire qui m'emmène
Me rempli de désir
Tu es ma poésie
Tu m'inspire l'avenir
Je voudrais tant te dire
Viens plus près de moi boy !
Refrain *
Sur quelques notes ivres
Nous nous sommes rencontrés
En se laissant emportés
Sur quelques sons sucrés
2 sourires échangés
Nous voilà rapprocher

Je n'ose te regarder
Baby baby ouh oh !

Overall Meaning

The song "Viens" by Perle Lama tells the story of two people who meet and are instantly drawn to each other. They connect over the music, and as they get lost in the sweet sounds, their smiles bring them closer together. However, the singer is too intimidated by the other person's presence and dare not look them in the eye.

The chorus of the song is a plea for the other person to come closer - "oh, boy viens plus près de moi, vini'w tou pré mwen" which translates to "oh, boy come closer to me, come to me". The singer wants nothing more than to be close to this person, and their smile fills them with desire. The other person is the inspiration for the singer's future and is described as their poetry.

The sweet and romantic lyrics are complemented by the lively and upbeat melody. The instrumentation is predominantly reggae-inspired with a strong bassline and syncopated rhythms. The use of horns and percussion creates a lively and joyful atmosphere, perfectly suited for the theme of the song. "Viens" is a charming love song with an infectious groove that will have listeners swaying to the music.

Line by Line Meaning

Sur quelques notes ivres
We met each other on some intoxicated notes

Nous, nous sommes rencontrés
We met each other

En se laissant emportés
Getting carried away by the music

Sur quelques sons sucrés
On some sweet sounds

2 sourires échangés
We exchanged smiles

Nous voilà rapprochés
Here we are getting closer

Je n'ose te regarder
I can't help but feel intimidated by you

Tu m'intimides, tu me séduis
You intimidate and seduce me

Ton feeling m'envahit
Your vibe is taking over me

Oh, boy viens plus près de moi
Oh, boy come closer to me

Vini'w tou pré mwen
Come close to me