Formed in Haiti as Shleu-Shleu, Skah Shah was … Read Full Bio ↴biography by Craig Harris
Formed in Haiti as Shleu-Shleu, Skah Shah was reorganized by vocalist Joe Ely "Cubano" Telfort after he moved to New York in the mid-'70s. Their approach to Haiti's compas and zouk traditions has been described by www.real.com as "easy rhythms (that) are inviting for dancers who are entertained by vaguely operatic vocals and seductive saxophones." Dividing their time between Central and North America during the 1970s, Shleu-Shleu survived a critical period after several members elected to remain in the United States. Recruited as a vocal replacement, Talford assumed the band's leadership shortly afterwards.
Pas à pas
Skah-Shah Lyrics
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At dit værelse nu står tomt
Ku' du i det mindste ikke have givet mig et hint
Bare noget på forhånd
Det så stille uden din sang
Hver morgen når jeg gør mig klar
Til en dag i håb om
Har du ville se dig om
Har du tænkt på mig og mor og far
Har du tænkt at pakke dine ting og liste hjem
I så fald ved du hvor nøglen er
du lukker bare dig selv ind når du vil
Og når du kommer ind sig ingen ting
For vi vil glemme
Hvis nu du ikke gider mere
Hvis nu du ombestemmer dig du vil hjem
Så har jeg ryddet op og redt din seng
For jeg har gået og tænkt
Det ku jo være at du
Du står der og kigger når jeg sætter døren på klem
Det ku jo være at du
Du står lige udenfor en dag du pludselig træder ind
Hvem skal nu skælde mig ud
når mit tøj det flyder dagen lang
Hvem skal nu kaste sin pude
Når jeg skifter kanal for syvende gang
Det så stille uden din sang
Hver morgen når jeg gør mig klar
Til en dag i håb om
At en morgen du vil væk derfra
Har du ville se dig om
Har du tænkt på mig og mor og far
Har du tænkt at pakke dine ting og liste hjem
Det ku jo være at du
Du står der og kigger når jeg sætter døren på klem
Det ku jo være at du
Du står lige udenfor en dag du pludselig træder ind
I så fald ved du hvor nøglen er
Du lukker bare dig selv ind når du vil
Og når du kommer ind sig ingen ting
For vi vil glemme
Hvis nu du ikke gider mere
Hvis nu du ombestemmer dig du vil hjem
Så har jeg ryddet op og redt din seng
For jeg har gået og tænkt
Det ku jo være at du
Du står der og kigger når jeg sætter døren på klem
Det ku jo være at du
Du står lige udenfor en dag du pludselig træder ind
Du pludselig træder ind ind ind
The lyrics to Skah-Shah's song "Pas à pas" explore themes of loss, longing, and uncertainty in a relationship. The singer expresses their inability to adjust to the emptiness left behind by the absence of their partner. They lament not receiving any indication or hint that their partner was planning to leave, which adds to their sense of confusion and sorrow.
The silence without their partner's voice is particularly notable, especially in the mornings when the singer gets ready for the day. They hold onto hope that one morning their partner will no longer be there, implying a desire for a return to the relationship. The lyrics convey a mixture of sadness and longing as the singer wonders if their partner has considered the impact of their departure on the singer and their family, questioning whether they even thought about packing their belongings and leaving.
The singer extends an invitation to their partner, mentioning that the door is unlocked and they can let themselves in whenever they want. They emphasize that upon their partner's return, nothing will be said or questioned, as they are willing to forget the pain and move forward. The singer has cleared up and made the bed, symbolizing their readiness for the partner's return.
The repetition of the phrase "Det ku jo være at du" (It could be that you) throughout the lyrics further emphasizes the singer's longing and anticipation for their partner's return. They imagine moments where their partner stands outside the door as they crack it open, or suddenly enters their life again. The lyrics also touch upon the absence of the partner's presence in everyday moments, such as no one scolding the singer for their untidy clothes or playfully throwing pillows during a TV channel change.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pas à pas" capture the emotional rollercoaster of missing someone who has left unexpectedly and the profound desire for their return, while also highlighting the singer's willingness to forgive and move forward with their partner, should they choose to come back.
Line by Line Meaning
Tror aldrig rigtig jeg vænner mig til
I don't think I'll ever get used to
At dit værelse nu står tomt
That your room is now empty
Ku' du i det mindste ikke have givet mig et hint
Could you at least have given me a hint
Bare noget på forhånd
Just something in advance
Det så stille uden din sang
It's so quiet without your song
Hver morgen når jeg gør mig klar
Every morning when I get ready
Til en dag i håb om
For a day hoping
At en morgen du vil væk derfra
That one morning you will leave from there
Har du ville se dig om
Have you wanted to look around
Har du tænkt på mig og mor og far
Have you thought about me and mom and dad
Har du tænkt at pakke dine ting og liste hjem
Have you thought about packing your things and sneaking home
I så fald ved du hvor nøglen er
In that case, you know where the key is
du lukker bare dig selv ind når du vil
Just let yourself in whenever you want
Og når du kommer ind sig ingen ting
And when you come in, say nothing
For vi vil glemme
Because we will forget
Hvis nu du ikke gider mere
If now you don't care anymore
Hvis nu du ombestemmer dig du vil hjem
If now you change your mind and want to go home
Så har jeg ryddet op og redt din seng
Then I have cleaned up and made your bed
For jeg har gået og tænkt
Because I have been thinking
Det ku jo være at du
It could be that you
Du står der og kigger når jeg sætter døren på klem
You're standing there looking when I crack the door
Det ku jo være at du
It could be that you
Du står lige udenfor en dag du pludselig træder ind
You're just outside one day, suddenly stepping in
Hvem skal nu skælde mig ud
Who will scold me now
når mit tøj det flyder dagen lang
when my clothes are scattered all day long
Hvem skal nu kaste sin pude
Who will throw their pillow now
Når jeg skifter kanal for syvende gang
When I change the channel for the seventh time
Du pludselig træder ind ind ind
You suddenly step in, in, in
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