Compas
Sonia Dersion Lyrics


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Compas

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Interprete: SONIA DERSION

Langue: Créole
Genre: Compas
Année: 2004
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La vi a douce
Ha ha ha
Pa bizwen bouskilé cow ou sav
Toute fanm ki bon fanm, yo ké toujou connèt mal é mizé
Toute fanm ki bon fanm, ké toujou connèt bonè, respè
Ha ha ha la vi a douce
Fanm doubout′, fanm ki gren, fout' fanm bèl
Ha ha

Fo pa rété la, alé fè zafèw
Fanm doubout′, fanm ki gren, fout' fanm bèl
Fo pa rété la

Pa ni longtemps, kon en ti moment ou té ka gadé
Sim ilizion cété zié aw, mwen té disparèt'
Di mwen sa mwen fè′w kon sa, di mwen mal palé′w
A pa pass ou propozé ki fok en accepté.

Fo pa rété la
Alé fè zafèw
Fo pa rété la
Alé fè zafèw

Lè'w ka pacé, en sav′ c sa'w ka rissenti
Fo pa nou lécé tombé, fok toujou espéré

Si′w c en nonm ki ni patience,
Peut èt' ou pé ni en ti chance trop′
Précé paf è jou ouvè cé sa lé gren toujou di

Fo pa rété la
Alé fè zafèw
Fo pa rété la
Alé fè zafèw

Pa ni longtemps, kon en ti moment ou té ka gadé
Sim ilizion cété zié aw, mwen té disparèt'
Di mwen sa mwen fè'w kon sa, di mwen mal palé′w
A pa pass ou propozé ki fok en accepté.

Lè′w ka pacé, en sav' c sa′w ka rissenti
Fo pa nou lécé tombé, fok toujou espéré





Lè'w ka pacé, en sav′ c sa'w ka rissenti
Fo pa nou lécé tombé, fok toujou espéré

Overall Meaning

Sonia Dersion's song "Compas" is a Creole-style compas song that speaks to the experiences of women. The lyrics celebrate women who have overcome hardships and challenges, acknowledging that the lives of all good women include both joys and sorrows. The song encourages women to stand up, be strong, and continue pursuing their goals, despite the obstacles they might face.


The song begins with the singer laughing at life's sweetness and urging listeners not to worry because women who have faced adversity always know how to handle suffering. The chorus praises women who are upright, bold, and beautiful, urging them to continue to move forward and not to be trapped by difficulties. The song then recounts a painful experience when the singer realized that what she had believed to be true was not, but reminds listeners that acceptance is necessary in moving forward. The message is that experiences can be transcended with hard work, hope, and determination.


In addition to the powerful message conveyed in the lyrics, "Compas" has a catchy melody that showcases Sonia Dersion's vocal range and the rhythm of compas music. The song has become a beloved classic in creole communities, and Dersion has been considered one of the top voices in the genre. "Compas" has also garnered a loyal fan base in Haiti, the singer's birthplace.


Line by Line Meaning

La vi a douce
Life is sweet


Pa bizwen bouskilé cow ou sav
You don't need to worry, you know


Toute fanm ki bon fanm, yo ké toujou connèt mal é mizé
Every good woman will always know hardship and misery


Toute fanm ki bon fanm, ké toujou connèt bonè, respè
Every good woman will always know goodness, respect


Fanm doubout′, fanm ki gren, fout' fanm bèl
Stand up woman, strong woman, beautiful woman


Ha ha ha la vi a douce
Life is sweet, ha ha ha


Fo pa rété la, alé fè zafèw
You can't stay here, go and do your thing


Pa ni longtemps, kon en ti moment ou té ka gadé
It wasn't long ago when you were watching


Sim ilizion cété zié aw, mwen té disparèt'
If it was an illusion you saw, I disappeared


Di mwen sa mwen fè′w kon sa, di mwen mal palé′w
Tell me what I did wrong, tell me why you're upset


A pa pass ou propozé ki fok en accepté.
It's not just your proposition that needs to be accepted


Lè'w ka pacé, en sav′ c sa'w ka rissenti
When you pass by, you know what you feel


Fo pa nou lécé tombé, fok toujou espéré
We can't give up, we must always hope


Si′w c en nonm ki ni patience,
If you're a man who has patience


Peut èt' ou pé ni en ti chance trop′
Maybe you can have a little too much luck


Précé paf è jou ouvè cé sa lé gren toujou di
First, take note, that's what the strong always say




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