Massi's music, which prominently features the acoustic guitar, displays Western musical style influences such as rock, country or the Portuguese fado, rather than traditional Algerian or Raï musical styles performed by most Algerian musicians. Massi sings in Algerian Arabic, French, and occasionally English and Kabyle (Berber language), often employing multiple languages in the same song.
Massi was born in Algiers, Algeria to a poor Muslim family of seven children. Encouraged by her older brother, she began studying music at a young age, singing and playing guitar. Growing up Massi immersed herself in American country and roots music, musical styles that would later heavily influence her songwriting. At the age of seventeen she joined a flamenco band, but quickly grew bored with the group and left.
In the early 1990s, Massi joined the Algerian political rock band Atakor, who were influenced by Western rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and U2. She recorded and performed with the group for seven years, releasing a successful album and two popular music videos. The band, however, with its political lyrics and growing popularity, became a target. Massi disguised herself by cutting her hair and dressing in male clothing, but she nevertheless became the target of a series of death threats. In 1999, she left the band and moved to Paris, France.
In 1999, Massi was invited to perform at the Femmes d'Algerie ("Women from Algeria") festival in Paris, which led to a recording contract with Island Records. In June of 2001, she released her solo debut album Raoui ("Storyteller"), which All Music Guide compared to 1960s American folk music. Sung mostly in French and Arabic, the album became a critical and commercial success in France. The following year she was nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the Radio 3 World Music Awards.
In 2003, she released her second album Deb ("Heart-broken"). The album's lyrics were more personal rather than political and it became one of the most successful North African albums worldwide. Three years later, Massi released her third album Mesk Elil ("Honeysuckle"). The album expanded on the themes of love and loss that had been explored on Deb and featured duets with Daby Toure and Rabah Khalfa.
Studio albums
* 2001: Raoui
* 2003: Deb
* 2006: Mesk Elil
* 2010: Ô Houria
* 2015: El Mutakallimun
* 2019: Oumniya
* 2022: Sequana
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Kilyoum
Souad Massi Lyrics
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Love will be the theme song
Soon, the lonely nights will be ended
Soon, two hearts as one will be blended
When I'm with you who cares what time it is
Or what the place or the climate is
Home through every storm, never failing
The day you're mine this world will be in tune
Let's make that day come soon
Soon, a little cottage will find us
Safe with all our cares far behind us
The day you're mine this world will be in tune
Let's make that day come soon
Let's make that day come soon
Make it come soon
The lyrics of Souad Massi's song Kilyoum evoke images of love and dreams. The song opens with the statement "Life will be a dream song/Love will be the theme song," which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. The verse goes on to describe the coming together of two individuals in love, and the hope and anticipation of the future they will share.
The second verse speaks of the difficulties that the couple will encounter on their journey, but assures the listener that they will overcome those obstacles together. The use of the metaphor of a ship sailing home through every storm suggests that there will be challenges along the way, but that they will ultimately reach their destination.
The chorus repeats the phrase "The day you're mine this world will be in tune," which reinforces the idea that love brings harmony and balance to life. The repetition of the phrase "Let's make that day come soon" shows the urgency and importance of the singer's desire to be with their beloved.
Overall, Kilyoum is a song that speaks to the universal themes of love and the hope for a better future. It is a sentimental yet uplifting tune that offers a hopeful vision of what love can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Life will be a dream song
Life will be so beautiful; it will feel like a dream
Love will be the theme song
Love will be the central, dominating element in our lives and emotions
Soon, the lonely nights will be ended
It won't be long before we're together and loneliness will disappear
Soon, two hearts as one will be blended
Our hearts will merge as one, creating a powerful connection
When I'm with you who cares what time it is
Being with you is all that matters, not the time
Or what the place or the climate is
The location or weather doesn't matter; being together is enough
Oh! Soon, our little ship will come sailing
Our relationship will safely lead us through any difficult times
Home through every storm, never failing
We'll make it through every hardship and always stay strong
The day you're mine this world will be in tune
Once we're together, everything will feel right and harmonious
Let's make that day come soon
Let's do everything we can to be together as soon as possible
Soon, a little cottage will find us
We'll find a small home together where we'll live happily
Safe with all our cares far behind us
In our new home, we'll feel secure and leave all worries behind
Let's make that day come soon
We should work towards living a happy life together
Make it come soon
Let's not waste a moment and make our life together happen soon
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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