Discography:
Albums:
2018: Treehouse
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2016: Soft Animals
2019: Dancing on the People
Mon Cheri
Sofi Tukker Lyrics
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A eternidade começa
O tempo dispara
Quando o ritmo cessa
Tudo acontece
Tudo se esquece
Tudo acontece
Tempo só existe
Tudo acontece
Tudo se esquece
Tudo acontece
Tudo se esquece
Tempo só existe
Quando o ritmo parar
Te desafio a ficar
Quando o ritmo parar
Minha querida
An be ta anga yalahoula
Kiléganfai yalahoula
An be ta anga koumahoula
Sogomadala koumahoula
An be ta anga baro la
Soufai baro la
An be ta anga yalahoula
Kiléganfai yalahoula
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh mon amour ensemble
Ont s'en va
Oh ma chérie ensemble
Ont s'en va
Quando o coração para
A eternidade começa
O tempo dispara
Quando o ritmo cessa
Soufai barola an be ensemble ont s'en va
Soufai barola an be ensemble, ensemble
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana ta Ka ne to
Oh mon amour diarabido kana ta Kan kele to
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana ta Ka ne to
Oh mon amour diarabido kana ta Kan kele to
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana ta Ka ne to
Oh mon amour diarabido kana ta Kan kele to
The lyrics in Sofi Tukker and Amadou & Mariam's song "Mon Cheri" explore the relationship between time and rhythm. When the heart stops, eternity begins and time rapidly speeds up, but when the rhythm ceases, everything happens and is forgotten, and time only exists as a concept. The singer challenges their love interest to stay even when the rhythm stops, implying that their love will prevail despite the inevitable passing of time. The song switches between English and French, with some parts in Malian Bambara language, adding to the multilingual and multicultural qualities of the music.
The bridge of the song, which shifts to Bambara language, contains phrases that translate to "dance for me, my love, let's go" and "my darling, dance for me, let's go together." This emphasizes the importance of movement and rhythm in the song and in life, suggesting that dancing together through life is a way to make the most of time. The upbeat tempo and electronic sound of the music reinforce the idea of movement and forward motion, creating a sense of urgency and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Quando o coração para
When the heart stops
A eternidade começa
Eternity begins
O tempo dispara
Time shoots ahead
Quando o ritmo cessa
When the rhythm stops
Tudo acontece
Everything happens
Tudo se esquece
Everything is forgotten
Tempo só existe
Time is all there is
Quando o ritmo parar
When the rhythm stops
Te desafio a ficar
I challenge you to stay
Minha querida
My dear
An be ta anga yalahoula
The power of music
Kiléganfai yalahoula
Can move mountains
An be ta anga koumahoula
The beat of the drum
Sogomadala koumahoula
Can make you dance
An be ta anga baro la
The melody
Soufai baro la
Can touch your soul
Oh mon amour ensemble
Oh my love together
Ont s'en va
We're leaving
Oh ma chérie ensemble
Oh my darling together
Oh, oh
Oh oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh
Oh oh oh
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana ta Ka ne to
Oh my darling, let's go together
Oh mon amour diarabido kana ta Kan kele to
Oh my love, let's go together
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana ta Ka ne to
Oh my darling, let's go together
Oh mon amour diarabido kana ta Kan kele to
Oh my love, let's go together
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana ta Ka ne to
Oh my darling, let's go together
Oh mon amour diarabido kana ta Kan kele to
Oh my love, let's go together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Amadou Bagayoko, Mariam Doumbia, Richard Bynon, Sophie Hawley Weld, Tucker Raymond Halpern
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Morcegaolopes
Quando o coração para
A eternidade começa
O tempo dispara
Quando o ritmo cessa
Tudo acontece
Tudo se esquece
Tudo acontece
Tudo se esquece
Tempo só existe
Tudo acontece
Tudo se esquece
Tudo acontece
Tudo se esquece
Tempo só existe
Quando o ritmo para
Te desafio a ficar
Quando o ritmo para
Minha querida
An be tá anga yalahoula kiléganfai yalahoula
An be tá anga koumahoula sogomadala koumahoula
An be tá anga baro la soufai baro la
An be tá anga yalahoula kiléganfai yalahoula
Oh-ah, oh-ah
Oh-ah, oh-ah
Oh-ah, oh-ah
Oh-ah, oh-ah
Oh mon amour ensemble ont s'en va
Oh ma chérie ensemble ont s'en va
Quando o coração para
A eternidade começa
O tempo dispara
Quando o ritmo cessa
Soufai barola an be ensemble ont s'en va
Soufai barola an be ensemble ensemble
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana tá Ka ne tô
Oh mon amour diarabido kana tá Kan kele tô
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana tá Ka ne tô
Oh mon amour diarabido kana tá Kan kele tô
Oh ma chérie diarabido kana tá Ka ne tô
Oh mon amour diarabido kana tá Kan kele tô
@karimkone3011
Bambara - Dioula translate
(language of Mali, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Gambia)
An be ta anga yalahoula
We go to our walks
kiléganfai yalahoula
Our midday walks
An be ta anga koumahoula
We go to our conversations
sogomadala koumahoula
Our morning conversations
An be ta anga baro la
We go to our talks
soufai baro la
Our night talks
diarabido
It's love
kana ta Ka ne to
Don't go to leave me
@davidlong2353
Who knew American Dad would turn this song into a perfect Ayuhasca trip sequence
@Mikaz24
Honestly, American Dad is amazing for music recommendations. Many of the songs I love were first discovered on that show 😅
@rooms8853
Namste.... @Mikaz24 and the FarCry series
@whythissongisgood
What? Please explain.
@SOFITUKKER
We absolutely love how this video turned out, it makes us smile the whole way through. Not only is it one of our favorite songs we’ve made with one of our favorite artists in the world, Amadou & Mariam, but it’s in collaboration with and support of Red Hot, which has been fighting AIDS since 1989. In the spirit of supporting the LGBTQ community, we wanted to tell the story of a real life queer couple — and not just the young lover honeymoon phase — but also how love evolves, and transcends 💜
@camilaalzatel
love you guys, thank you for everything you do!! FF4L
@zurisadaiRj98
Great idea, loved it! <3
@70RCH
Thankyou so much for both your incredible music and your support of beautiful causes 💜
@user-mj3mx3qt6y
Great idea 👌
@n.methexi7852
You know really how to love....
All the world....🌎💜