T-Vice is a Haitian Compas music band that is based in Miami, Florida.
T… Read Full Bio ↴T-Vice is a Haitian Compas music band that is based in Miami, Florida.
The musical group was formed in 1991 by brothers Roberto and Reynaldo Martino, sons of renowned Haitian guitarist Robert Martino of the classic Top Vice band, T-Vice's predecessor. Longtime friends James Cardozo and Gerald Kebreau were soon part of the group thus completing the quartet as they were originally known to be. Roberto and Reynaldo had thought of the idea of creating their own group through the musical influence and inspiration they received from Top Vice in which their father was the lead guitarist.

T-Vice revolutionized the genre of konpa with the energetic party vibe they brought to the scene. Musical influences from reggae, merengue, flamenco and modern synthesizing from rock 'n' roll have made the group one of the most innovative musicians of the genre. The group's performances have led them to become the current face behind the music in large part due to their international touring. The band has traveled to European, and Caribbean countries, as well as U.S states for concerts. The band's debut album "Konpa Kontak" was a hit among konpa listeners. In October 2006, T-Vice released a new album titled Kité'm Viv.

T-Vice has collaborated with other Haitian konpa bands such as Carimi and their rival Djakout Mizik. The group appeared in the hit single Party By The Sea along with rapper Wyclef Jean and Jamaican reggae artist Buju Banton.

Many sought to attribute the band's success to their relationship with patriarch Robert Martino, as well as the steadfast managerial genus of the Martino brothers' mother Jessie Al-Khal and their uncle Pierrot Al-Khal. T-Vice were victimized in the late 90s by a vicious rumor which was later proven to have been fabricated. It was widely believed that a jealous rival had begun the falsehood. T-Vice has also been involved in a noticeably ongoing "feud" with successful Konpa band Djakout Mizik. However, regardless of their supposed ongoing feud, members of both group share an amically professional friendship.

Over the years, T-Vice has become one of the most successful konpa bands of the modern era.

Haiti
1991

Se Pa'w Mwen Ye
T-Vice Lyrics

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Ye (FOREVER)
4 ever 4 ever
Se pa w mwen ye4 ever 4 ever
Se pa w mwen ye(Roberto Martino)
Dèyè moun wap gade a
G′on lòt ki kache
Men se sa ou pa wè a
Ki renmen'w tout bon vre (yeah)

Si′w cheche li
W'ape jwen li (Annik)
Annik souri ba li
Wap wè yon ti Chen anba pye'w
Forever, Forever, Forever
Se pa′w mwen ye(Alan Cavé)
No need to be so mean
Just fè′m yon ti siy
Tankou yon liv ouvè wap ka li tout andedan'm
Wap wè tout mask tonbe
E l′ap klè douvan je'w (douvan je′w)
W'ap sezi wè yon ti Chen anba pye′w
Se pa w mwen ye
Se pa'w mwen ye
Se pa'w mwen ye
M′avèk ou
Se pa′w mwen ye(Alan Cavé)
Paske depi'm nan bra′w
Nothing matters
Pa gen anyen ki pi enpotanke lanmou sa Bondye ba nou
Paske lè ou gade mwen
Nothing matters
Pa gen anyen'k fò ke lanmou sa
Ke lanmou sa Bondye ba nou
Se pa′w mwen ye
Se pa'w mwen ye
Se pa′w mwen ye
M'avèk ou
Se pa'w mwen ye
Solo Keyboard(Roberto Martino)
Se pa′w mwen ye
E pa gen moun
Ki ka chanje sa′k nan kè'm pou ou
Gade devan′w
Mwen ajenou
Se pa'w mwen ye
Ou grave nan kè mwen cheri
Se pou lavi
Fè tou sa ou vle avè′m
Se pa'w mwen ye
Solo Keyboard
Se pa′w mwen ye
Se pa'w mwen ye... (Chouchou Mwen)
M'avèk ou
Se pa w mwen ye(Alan Cavé)
Paske depi′m nan bra′w
Nothing matters
Pa gen anyen ki pi enpotanke lanmou sa Bondye ba nou
Paske lè ou gade mwen
Nothing matters
Pa gen anyen'k fò ke lanmou sa
Ke lanmou sa
99Genres: World, Music, Dance

Released: May 17, 2013℗ 2013 Vice2k Productions
PLAYLIST1Se Pa′w Mwen Ye (FOREVER)4: 52

Overall Meaning

The song "Se Pa'w Mwen Ye" by T-Vice is a classic Haitian love ballad that speaks to the unbreakable bond between two individuals who have committed to each other. The lyrics repeat the phrase "Se Pa'w Mwen Ye" which means "It's You I Am with Forever" in English. The song begins by describing how others may be looking at the couple, but it's only them who truly know and understand their love. The singer's confident optimism is palpable when he says that even if someone is trying to hide their feelings, he knows deep down that they love him. He implores his partner to smile and show their affection publicly.

As the song progresses, the singers emphasize their commitment to each other, even in tough times. The chorus repeats the phrase "Se Pa'w Mwen Ye" several times, driving home the point that they are each other's forever. The solo keyboard adds an emotional depth to the song, emphasizing the passion and intensity the singers feel for each other. The song's soothing melody, combined with the sincerity of the lyrics makes it a classic love song that has transcended time.

Line by Line Meaning

4 ever 4 ever
Forever and ever

Se pa w mwen ye
You are my forever

Dèyè moun wap gade a
Behind the people you are looking at

G′on lòt ki kache
There's another one hiding

Men se sa ou pa wè a
But what you can't see

Ki renmen'w tout bon vre (yeah)
Is the one who truly loves you

Si′w cheche li
If you search for them

W'ape jwen li
You will find them

Annik souri ba li
Give them a smile

Wap wè yon ti Chen anba pye'w
You will see a little dog under your feet

No need to be so mean
There's no need to be cruel