Comment aller là-bas
Teri Moïse Lyrics


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oh on ne s'est jamais vraiment rencontrés
mais je t'ai toujours vu dans mon reflet
tu es mon passé

oh tes enfants volés, tués, pour leur peau
un chapitre triste dans un roman si beau
que tu continues à écrire
c'est toi qui m'inspire

comment aller là bas
pays si loin qui est au fond de moi
mère de l'humanité
auteur de chansons d'espoir rythmées
comment aller là bas
pays si loin qui est au font de moi
sa beauté cache sa douleur
terre des couleurs

oh seras-tu comme je t'imagine
pays de magie de mes origines
tu me fascines

hey oh tes forêts sauvages tes champs
répandus
je me chercherai dans tes villages perdus
pour trouver mon identité
un jour je verrai

comment aller là bas
pays si loin qui est au fond de moi
mère de l'humanité
auteur de chansons d'espoir rythmées
comment aller là bas
pays si loin qui est au fond de moi




sa beauté cache sa douleur
terre des couleurs.

Overall Meaning

Teri Moïse's song "Comment aller là-bas" is a poetic and reflective journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration. The song is essentially about discovering oneself and reconnecting with one's roots, which can be a difficult and complex process. The verses highlight the desolate tragedies of African slavery, with reference to children who were stolen and killed for their skin color. Despite this, the song continues to express beauty and hopefulness of this journey.


The first verse talks about how we have never really met, but the persona has always seen themselves in the reflection of the African continent. It emphasizes the deep connection that we have with our ancestry and how it can impact our identity. The next verse shows how the persona is inspired by Africa's painful past, as it strengthens their sense of purpose in life, and inspires them to become a better person.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of the title: "Comment aller là-bas (How to get there)," which captures the persona's curiosity for this mythical land that lies deep inside them. The continent is referred to as "mère de l'humanité (mother of humanity)," which is significant as Africa is considered the birthplace of humankind. It also mentions that the author penned "chansons d'espoir rythmées (hopeful rhythmic songs)," which may indicate that the persona is a musician and is using this journey to inspire her writing. The chorus concludes with "terre des couleurs (land of colors)," a poetic reference to the vibrancy of African culture.


Overall, Teri Moïse's "Comment aller là-bas" is a poignant reflection of one's self-discovery and cultural exploration, and it encourages listeners to embrace their heritage and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

oh on ne s'est jamais vraiment rencontrés
We have never truly met.


mais je t'ai toujours vu dans mon reflet
But I have always seen you in my reflection.


tu es mon passé
You are my past.


oh tes enfants volés, tués, pour leur peau
Oh, your children stolen, killed for their skin.


un chapitre triste dans un roman si beau
A sad chapter in such a beautiful story.


que tu continues à écrire
That you continue to write.


c'est toi qui m'inspire
It is you who inspires me.


comment aller là bas
How can I get there?


pays si loin qui est au fond de moi
A country so far away, yet so deeply rooted within me.


mère de l'humanité
Mother of humanity.


auteur de chansons d'espoir rythmées
Author of rhythmic songs of hope.


sa beauté cache sa douleur
Its beauty hides its pain.


terre des couleurs
Land of colors.


oh seras-tu comme je t'imagine
Oh, will you be as I imagine you?


pays de magie de mes origines
Land of magic from my origins.


tu me fascines
You fascinate me.


hey oh tes forêts sauvages tes champs répandus
Hey, your wild forests, your vast fields.


je me chercherai dans tes villages perdus
I will search for myself in your lost villages.


pour trouver mon identité
To find my identity.


un jour je verrai
One day I will see.




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