He first formed the Frères Lumières trio with two other friends and released a maxi single. He was also involved in many musical projects including the album Tendance by the band Bana Kin (with Sinistre, Kozi, Philo, and Mike Génie).
His own street DVD was released at end of 2005 as Eternel Recommencement followed in 2006 and was signed to Hostile record label. After working with several famous American rappers (including 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Method Man, Redman), he released his debut studio album in March 2007 titled À chaque frère featuring guest appearances from Diam's, Kool Shen, S'Pi and Mike Génie. It has sold 50,000 records. That same year, he also worked as a songwriting teacher in the musical reality TV show Popstars.
His second album came out in October 2009 called Sur les chemins du retour and he launched an international tour. In preparation for his third album, he released a downloadable digi-tape titled En noir et blanc - En attendant Noir Désir where he included some remixes of the album. In January 2012, he released his third studio album Noir désir featuring Taipan, Corneille, S-Pi, Sam's, Indila, LFDV and his own father, Tabu Ley Rochereau.
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Dreamin'
Youssoupha Lyrics
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Makes me feel for real
In the night in the night, you know when I close my eyes
I can hear your voice for ever
I'm dreaming, singing, hoping, smiling
Giving flying falling, fighting, crying, living, writing when you love me
I'm dreaming, singing, hoping, smiling
Giving flying falling, fighting, crying, living, writing when you love me
J'écris des textes en relief juste avec des rimes plates
J'ai pas changé mes rêves contre un chèque de 1000 plaque
Quand je suis en concert et que le public back
C'est grâce a Philo mon frère big up a mon big black
Je suis parti de mon bled forcé sous les bruits de balles
Dans la rue les murs ont des oreilles et les briques parlent
Rap de référence tu sais je ne biz pas
Espérant que ce putain de show biz ne me brise pas
D'une manière ou d'une autre rêvais de toucher le ciel
Je pouvais pas être astronaute alors j'ai fait de la scène
J'ai un pied sur terre, l'autre dans le vide
Un pied dans le superficiel, l'autre dans le din
J'ai un cœur chez les miens, un cœur chez les fous
Un cœur sur la main, un cœur au milieu de la foule
En guise de refrain pour le public qui m'entoure,
Y a cette voix qui revient pour vous dire tout mon amour
Miss me miss me, you are the one who makes me feel
Makes me feel for real
In the night in the night, you know when I close my eyes
I can hear your voice for ever
I'm dreaming, singing, hoping, smiling
Giving flying falling, fighting, crying, living, writing when you love me
I'm dreaming, singing, hoping, smiling
Giving flying falling, fighting, crying, living, writing when you love me
J'allume une bougie pour éclairer nos remords
Je me bouge vite pour ne pas rester dehors
Le temps s'écoule vite donc on a besoin de l'or
J'ai le flow de LL Cool J quand j'ai besoin de loves
J'ai une main sur mes proches l'autre sur une femme
J'ai une main sur le microphone l'autre sur une arme
Le succès est de taille mais faut garder nos repères
Plus belle sera la médaille plus lourd sera le revers
J'écris ces quelques lignes car souvent je m'y perd
La défaite est orpheline la victoire a mille pères
J'ai un œil sur nos vie un œil sur le monde
Un œil sur mon fils un œil sur la montre
Ma vie sans la foule triste anesthésie
Quand je soufre pour vous je souffre avec plaisir
En guise de refrain pour le public qui m'entoure
Ya cette voix qui revient pour vous dire tout mon amour
Miss me miss me, you are the one who makes me feel
Makes me feel for real
In the night in the night, you know when I close my eyes
I can hear your voice for ever
I'm dreaming, singing, hoping, smiling
Giving flying falling, fighting, crying, living, writing when you love me
I'm dreaming, singing, hoping, smiling
Giving flying falling, fighting, crying, living, writing when you love me
No one else but you
I'm nothing without you
I don't want it to end
My love is in your hands
No one else but you
I'm nothing without you
I don't want it to end
My love is in your hands
In Youssoupha's song "Dreamin'," the artist shares his thoughts and emotions regarding his dreams, his roots, and his love for his audience. The lyrics of the chorus express how the singer feels about the person he loves and how he dreams of her even when he closes his eyes. The line "you are the one who makes me feel, makes me feel for real" shows how important the person is to him and how she makes him feel alive.
The first verse, delivered in French, talks about Youssoupha's journey from his home country, Democratic Republic of Congo, to France, and reflects on his early struggles with gun violence in his neighborhood. The artist hopes to inspire listeners with his music, and he mentions his gratitude to his brother Phillipe, also known as Philo, for his support. He acknowledges that he dreams of success and fame, but he vows not to sell out and to stick with his roots, even if his dreams come true.
The second verse highlights the importance of time, loved ones, and success. Youssoupha paints a picture of his life, where he splits his focus between his family, music career, and his community. He acknowledges the importance of his fans and his love for them, but he is also aware of the immense pressure that comes with success. The artist realizes that everyone has a role to play in making their dreams come true, but he also acknowledges that failure is an integral part of the process. In the chorus, the artist expresses his love for his partner and how his love for her inspires him to pursue his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Miss me miss me, you are the one who makes me feel
You are the only one I want, the one who gives me those feelings nobody else can.
Makes me feel for real
When I'm with you, I know it's real and not just a fleeting moment of happiness.
In the night in the night, you know when I close my eyes
Even when I'm alone at night, I can still feel your presence and hear your voice in my head.
I can hear your voice for ever
Your voice and the memories of our time together will never fade away.
I'm dreaming, singing, hoping, smiling
When I think about you, I'm filled with hope and joy, making me dream and sing songs of love.
Giving flying falling, fighting, crying, living, writing when you love me
With your love, I'm capable of anything and everything, even if it means going through hardships or expressing my emotions through writing.
J'écris des textes en relief juste avec des rimes plates
I write meaningful lyrics with simple rhymes, to make sure my message gets across.
J'ai pas changé mes rêves contre un chèque de 1000 plaque
I haven't sold out my dreams for money or fame.
Quand je suis en concert et que le public back
During my concerts, when the crowd supports me,
C'est grâce a Philo mon frère big up a mon big black
It's all thanks to my friend Philo, shoutout to my fellow black man.
Je suis parti de mon bled forcé sous les bruits de balles
I had to leave my hometown amid gunshots and violence.
Dans la rue les murs ont des oreilles et les briques parlent
In the streets, even the walls and bricks can hear and talk about things.
Rap de référence tu sais je ne biz pas
I'm a reference in the rap world, and I don't compromise my art for business.
Espérant que ce putain de show biz ne me brise pas
I hope the harsh realities of show business won't break me.
D'une manière ou d'une autre rêvais de toucher le ciel
In one way or another, I dreamed of reaching for the stars.
Je pouvais pas être astronaute alors j'ai fait de la scène
I couldn't become an astronaut, so I became a performer.
J'ai un pied sur terre, l'autre dans le vide
I'm grounded in reality, but still reaching for the unknown.
Un pied dans le superficiel, l'autre dans le din
One foot in the superficial world, the other in the gritty reality of life.
J'ai un cœur chez les miens, un cœur chez les fous
I have a heart for my family and a heart for those who are considered 'crazy' by society.
Un cœur sur la main, un cœur au milieu de la foule
I wear my heart on my sleeve and share it with my fans and the masses.
En guise de refrain pour le public qui m'entoure,
As a chorus for the audience surrounding me,
Y a cette voix qui revient pour vous dire tout mon amour
I have this voice that comes back to tell you all my love.
J'allume une bougie pour éclairer nos remords
I light a candle to shed light on our regrets.
Je me bouge vite pour ne pas rester dehors
I move quickly so I don't get left behind.
Le temps s'écoule vite donc on a besoin de l'or
Time flies by, so we need to treasure what's most valuable - our time and relationships.
J'ai le flow de LL Cool J quand j'ai besoin de loves
I have the smooth rap flow of LL Cool J when I want to express my love.
J'ai une main sur mes proches l'autre sur une femme
I have one hand for my friends and family and the other for the woman I love.
J'ai une main sur le microphone l'autre sur une arme
I have one hand on the mic and the other holding a weapon metaphorically, ready to battle against those who oppress us.
Le succès est de taille mais faut garder nos repères
Success may be great, but we need to stay true to ourselves and our values.
Plus belle sera la médaille plus lourd sera le revers
The greater the reward, the heavier the setback if we fail.
J'écris ces quelques lignes car souvent je m'y perd
I write these lines because I often get lost in my thoughts and need to express them.
La défaite est orpheline la victoire a mille pères
When we lose, we're alone and nobody wants to take responsibility, but when we win, everyone wants credit.
J'ai un œil sur nos vie un œil sur le monde
I have one eye focused on our individual lives and one eye focused on the global issues and events.
Un œil sur mon fils un œil sur la montre
I have one eye on my son and one eye on the clock, reminding me to cherish the time I have with him.
Ma vie sans la foule triste anesthésie
Without my fans, my life would be a sad and dull existence.
Quand je soufre pour vous je souffre avec plaisir
When I suffer for you, it brings me joy knowing that I'm doing it out of love for my fans.
No one else but you
There is no one in this world for me except you.
I'm nothing without you
Without you, my life would be meaningless.
I don't want it to end
I don't want our love to ever come to an end.
My love is in your hands
You hold the key to my heart and my love is yours forever.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Youssoupha Mabiki, Pascal Koeu, Adila Sedraia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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