La guyanaise
Sylviane Cédia Lyrics
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Mo té ganyin, mo ti wom, mo té chéri
Fanmyan vini, pran li an mo lanmin
Mo ganyin chagrin la tchô
Mo kalé véyé mo kô
Lan lay guéré lan lay lan lay guéré x2
Mo ganyin chagrin la tchôMo kalé véyé mo kô
Sa ki savé yé gain wom ki inkonsyan
Sa ki savé yé gain wom ki papiyon
Yé délivèt kan tout' yé prékosion
Sa sé sambou tchembé yé
Tou lé jou a yè jou nou
Lan lay guéré lan lay lan lay guéré x2
Mo ganyin chagrin la tchô
Mo kalé véyé mo kô
Mo bay manjé tout mo piti désè
Tout lan nui blanch mo rété la poli
Tout mo bien fè kan rien pou rékonpans
Ingratitude trahizon, ingra la ka lésé mo
Lan la guéré lan la lan la guéré x2
Ingratitude trahizon, ingra la ka lésé mo
Lé renn lo lé renn lo lé renn lo x2
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé alé
Lô mo ka pasé, mo ka tendé wishi wishi
Lô mo ka pasé, mo ka tendé washa washa
Lô mo ka pasé, mo ka tendé wélé wéléSa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé alé
Lé renn lo lé renn lo lé renn lo x2
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé palé
Lô mo ka pasé, lé malpalan ka malpalé
Lô mo ka pasé, lé kritikeur ka kritiké
Lô mo ka pasé, tout sé kurieu ka vinn gadé
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé gadé
Lé renn lo lé renn lo lé renn lo x2
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé alé x2
The song "La Guyanaise" by Sylviane Cedia expresses a range of emotions, from joy and love to sadness and frustration. The first two lines of the song celebrate the joy of being alive, loved and cherished. However, this joy is interrupted by the singer's chagrin (grief), which is emphasized in the repetition of the phrase "Mo ganyin chagrin la tchô" and echoed in the melancholic melody of the song. The "lan lay guéré lan lay lan lay guéré" chorus adds to the feeling of sadness and loss.
The second verse deals with betrayal and ingratitude. The singer has given her all to her loved ones, providing food and shelter to her children and staying awake all night to think about her life. Yet, this hard work has not been acknowledged, and instead, she has been left with feelings of bitterness and treachery. The repetition of "Ingratitude trahizon, ingra la ka lésé mo" highlights the central emotion of this verse.
The last two verses of the song deal with the singer's response to the negative feelings she has experienced. She urges herself to keep moving forward and not let the negativity of others bring her down. The repetition of "Lé renn lo" emphasizes her resolve and determination, while the chorus of "Lô mo ka pasé" suggests that she is ready to move on from the negative experiences and continue living her life to the fullest.
Overall, "La Guyanaise" is a song about the ups and downs of life, about the joys of love and the pain of betrayal, and about the importance of resilience in the face of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Mo té ganyin, mo ti wom, mo té kontan
I was young, I was beautiful, I was happy
Mo té ganyin, mo ti wom, mo té chéri
I was young, I was beautiful, I was cherished
Fanmyan vini, pran li an mo lanmin
Destiny comes, take it in my hands
Mo ganyin chagrin la tchô
I have sorrow in my heart
Mo kalé véyé mo kô
I put up with the pain
Lan lay guéré lan lay lan lay guéré x2
The fight is long and hard
Sa ki savé yé gain wom ki inkonsyan
Those who know they have beauty are unconscious
Sa ki savé yé gain wom ki papiyon
Those who know they have beauty are like butterflies
Yé délivèt kan tout' yé prékosion
They are delivered with great care
Sa sé sambou tchembé yé
This is a delicate subject
Tou lé jou a yè jou nou
Every day and every night
Mo bay manjé tout mo piti désè
I give all my little bit to eat
Tout lan nui blanch mo rété la poli
All night long, I stay here clean and white
Tout mo bien fè kan rien pou rékonpans
Everything I do without reward
Ingratitude trahizon, ingra la ka lésé mo
Ingratitude, betrayal, ingratitude that leaves me
Lé renn lo lé renn lo lé renn lo x2
The years pass, they pass, they pass
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé alé
What can I do, look and let them go
Lô mo ka pasé, mo ka tendé wishi wishi
Here I pass, I hear whispers
Lô mo ka pasé, mo ka tendé washa washa
Here I pass, I hear gossip
Lô mo ka pasé, mo ka tendé wélé wélé
Here I pass, I hear rumors
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé alé
What can I do, look and let them go
Lé renn lo lé renn lo lé renn lo x2
The years pass, they pass, they pass
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé palé
What can I do, look and let them talk
Lô mo ka pasé, lé malpalan ka malpalé
Here I pass, the slanderers slander
Lô mo ka pasé, lé kritikeur ka kritiké
Here I pass, the critics criticize
Lô mo ka pasé, tout sé kurieu ka vinn gadé
Here I pass, all the curious come to watch
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé gadé
What can I do, look and let them watch
Lé renn lo lé renn lo lé renn lo x2
The years pass, they pass, they pass
Sa mo pé fè pou sa, gadé yé lésé yé alé x2
What can I do, look and let them go
Writer(s): folklore guyanais
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dilettemarose3064
J'adore cette artiste qui est Sylviane Cedia, authentique, simplicité, générosité telle je la définis. Bravo !
@jpyoutou13
Trop belle chanson !!!! ça me rappel mon enfance en Guyane !!!!
@chrystel3001
quel souvenir!! une pensée chaleureuse pour mon père qui est dans un ailleurs meilleur
@gabrielleauguste5946
Les biguines d'où ,ongles danseront resteront , nôtre patrimoine culturel.
C'ÉTAIT la meilleure façon de guerrir les plaies de l'esclavage.
Bravo d'avoir compris ,au lieu de faire de l'animosité entre nous, faisons en sorte que les 2culltures et les 2races , donnent des moments aussi positifs.. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@alexandrinetitaou4746
Ce sont mes annees d enfance
@janyjaniky2455
sa to fé , ba mo ti rhum blada , un frère de la Réunion
@alecpayne18
Que belle chanson
@evaellepetitboutdesoleil1454
♡♥♡ très heureuse
@bbarbie973
😍 j'adore 👍🏾
@fa1531
Exceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelent !!